Jeff Hornacek has been head coach of the Suns for two years. He has already witnessed the yin and yang of NBA chemistry.
It can move you to tears. Or it can blow up in your face.
Two years ago, Hornacek guided a joyful Suns team that shocked the experts. Last year, he was marginalized by a stupid, immature, disrespectful crew that alienated even the most die-hard fans. He begins Year 3 in a coach's nightmare, entering the last guaranteed year of his contract and tagged with the dreaded lame-duck status.
And guess what? He hasn’t felt this good in a long time.