The Suns’ decision Monday to fire general manager Ryan McDonough just nine days prior to the team’s regular-season opener rings somewhat abrupt, if unsurprising. McDonough had been Phoenix’s general manager since 2013; during his tenure, the Suns didn’t once make the playoffs (which they’ve missed dating back to 2010). The timing of such a move clearly isn’t ideal in any way, yet somehow isn’t out of character for Phoenix, who last year fired head coach Earl Watson just five days into the start of the season. Obviously, none of this bodes particularly well for the organization, but the apparent lack of calculation points to a larger problem, one that extends beyond the general manager’s seat.
The Suns’ Oddly Timed Ryan McDonough Firing Is Not Out of Character
