For the first time since the announcement of his arrival on the bench of Phoenix, Jordan Ott spoke. He notably commented on the jokes that revolve around Michigan State since the new Sun coach comes from this university, like the owner, Mat Ishbiaand the GM, Brian Gregoryfranchise. Tom Izzo, legendary Spartans coach, even went so far as to react to this observation …
Did Jordan Ott take advantage of a small (or big) favoritism in the face of other candidates? Logically, he denies it.
“I'm going to say so: I deserved to be here”replies the technician During his press conference. “I spent twenty years working as much as possible to get such a position. I rubbed shoulders with great people, big coaches and players, who allowed me to progress, to be hard to find out if I could improve myself. I know I won this opportunity. I will work as hard as possible to prove that I am here for the right reasons. I deserved this chance, she excites me. »»
Aware that the place on the bench is fragile
Another sensitive subject for the former assistant of Hawks, Nets, Lakers and Cavaliers: instability in Phoenix, with three coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel, Mike Budenholzer) in three years before this summer. Will he really have time to prove himself?
“We are all aware of why we sign when we are coach NBA. I'm not here to look back, I'm here to focus on the future. My energy is there. The last days have been intense, with a lot to digest. It's exciting and I focus on the progress of this group from now on. »»
Only, what group is he talking about? Because there is a good chance that the workforce will be very different in a few weeks, with in particular the departure of Kevin during.
“Any good coach builds his system according to the players he has. We have a favorite game style and we can always apply it according to his players but, as long as the group has not mounted, we cannot really build his system ”announces the coach.
