PHOENIX — When the Phoenix Suns hired first-time head coach Jordan Ott last June, expectations were modest.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!A roster overhaul and the departure of star talent signaled a reset more than a contention window. Yet, in his first season, Ott has delivered one of the more compelling turnaround stories in the NBA.
Apr 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Phoenix Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott talks with his team at a timeout during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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