May 29, 2013

5/29/2013 11:20:00 AM
The Phoenix Suns terminated then Coach Alvin Gentry and had an Interim Tag on Lindsey Hunter. They moved quickly right after the season termination GM Lance Blanks  and letting Interim Coach Hunter he won't be back. The Suns have a lot of work to do to get back to respectability forget getting back to the Glory Days where it was NASHty, Matrix, and S.T.A.T..

Suns New GM Ryan McDonough has made the first move the right move in hiring Jazz Assistant Coach and Ex-Suns Draft Pick from the 80s in Jeff Hornacek. Hornacek played on those great Jazz Teams led by Coach Jerry Sloan and Stock and Malone. He was also around that Phoenix Suns Drug Scandal his Rookie Season in the late 80s after he was drafted by the Suns. Hornacek wasn't part of any of that but it was a huge black eye for the Suns as multiple players were indicted. That is neither here nor there but in a nutshell he has seen a lot in his time in the NBA an that should only benefit him in his first Head Coaching Job in the Logo. Not bad for a Kid from LaGrange, Illinois Lyons Township High School who walked on at Iowa State led by the great Head Coach Johnny Orr and later to become a NBA 2nd round pick.

The Suns have a few bright spots moving forward into the 2013-14 season as they get the 5th and 30th Picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Hornacek has some nice young pieces on that Roster as Hornacek is going to have to make the puzzle fit.




 

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