Wow... I guess Lindsey/KOC really do value Ty to let Hornacek walk like this.
It's a total surprise, I thought Hornacek would take over once Ty stuffed up.. well I guess Ty hasn't quite stuffed up badly enough to warrant that...
https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--jeff-hornacek-frontrunner-for-suns--coach-034901994.html
It's a total surprise, I thought Hornacek would take over once Ty stuffed up.. well I guess Ty hasn't quite stuffed up badly enough to warrant that...
One of the Phoenix Suns' popular former players – Jeff Hornacek – has emerged as the frontrunner for the franchise's head coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
An assistant coach with the Utah Jazz, Hornacek met with new Suns general manager Ryan McDonough and president Lon Babby in the past week in Phoenix.
No offer has yet been extended to Hornacek, but the Suns' search process could be completed within the next week, league sources said.
Hornacek, 50, played the first six seasons of his 14-year NBA career with the Suns and remains a popular figure in the community. He keeps his offseason home in the Phoenix area.
For the Suns, Hornacek would fit the profile of a coach who could grow with the franchise's plan to rebuild through young players and the draft. Phoenix has six first-round picks available over the next three years, and player development will be a top priority.
The Suns met with Houston Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff on Friday and have received permission to interview Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford. Clifford remains a strong candidate for head-coaching openings with the Bucks and Charlotte Bobcats. The Suns former interim coach, Lindsey Hunter, also interviewed for the job.
Hornacek also interviewed for the Bobcats' coaching opening this week.
https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--jeff-hornacek-frontrunner-for-suns--coach-034901994.html