The Phoenix Suns have selected Jordan Ott, an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as their new head coach following a comprehensive search. Ott and another Cavaliers assistant, Johnnie Bryant, were finalists after multiple interviews with team officials. Devin Booker played a role in endorsing Ott as his preferred choice. Known for his strong communication skills and strategic offensive and defensive insights, Ott brings extensive experience working with various NBA teams, where he has developed a reputation for fostering player growth and adapting to trends.
The Phoenix Suns are hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Team officials focused in recent weeks on Ott and Bryant, who joined the Cavaliers last summer as Coach of the Year Kenny Atkinson's first hires.
Ott has been an NBA assistant coach since 2012 and has been rooted in principles of strong offensive and defensive creativity, player development and toughness.
The Cavaliers ranked first in offensive efficiency and eight in defensive efficiency this season, per ESPN Research.
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