We were just beginning to know Igor Kokoskov, and learning to pronounce his name, when the Suns fired him Monday night.
What we are not, or shouldn’t be, is surprised that Kokoskov was one season and done with the Suns. His replacement will be the Suns fifth coach in five seasons.
What Kokoskov never had is a chance. The general manager who hired him, Ryan McDonough, was fired nine days before the season. Ten players were 23 years old or younger. Veterans who were expected to be mentors, guys like Trevor Ariza and Tyson Chandler, just wanted out.