The Suns have reportedly fired head coach Igor Kokoskov after just one season.
have reportedly parted ways with head coach Igor Kokoskov, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.April 23, 2019
Kokoskov took over the Suns’ bench in May 2018, becoming the first European-born coach in NBA history, putting together a 19-63 record in his first season in the role. The 47-year-old previously served as an assistant coach for Phoenix from 2008-13, after stints with the Los Angeles Clippers and Detroit Pistons.
In recent years, he served in the same capacity for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz before returning to Arizona.Suns had planned to bring Kokoskov back for a second season, especially after the team's stronger play in late stages of the season. Kokoskov has been a well-respected tactician who becomes another victim of the constant turnover in Phoenix.
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