PHOENIX – Is Jordan Ott the coach to break this trend for the Phoenix Suns and short-lived head coaching stints?
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Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Suns head coach Jordan Ott (left) alongside general manager Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Phoenix has cycled through head coaches with little hesitation in recent years. Both Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer were dismissed after one season despite strong resumes. That history suggests that Ott, regardless of the team’s shifting goals, won’t be granted unlimited time. Their trajectory is uncertain, though new Phoenix Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott’s leash might not be too short. With ties to Suns Owner Mat Ishbia through Michigan State, their connection might give him some comfort.
Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Phoenix head coach Jordan Ott during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Still, this could be the right moment for a fresh voice. Ott arrives with a reputation for communication, adaptability, and connecting with players. If he can foster growth, build chemistry, and keep the team competitive, he might just bring some stability to Phoenix. Ott’s background as a well-respected assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets earned him praise for his basketball IQ and player development skills.
Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA;Â Suns head coach Jordan Ott (left) poses for a photo with general manager Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With the Suns resetting and expectations recalibrated, Jordan Ott isn’t just coaching a new roster; he’s shaping the next chapter of a franchise searching for identity. Whether it’s the beginning of a long tenure or another short-lived stint may depend entirely on how quickly he can make it all work. He will have a little more breathing room though, as his connection with the front office is giving him some time to help build an aligned culture. The Suns are entering a new era, and at the center of it now stands first-time head coach Jordan Ott.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
