Jeff Hornacek does not list “cooking” on his resume, but the Suns’ head coach is will sort through recipes this season nonetheless.
He has new ingredients. Overstocked at point guard last season, his cupboard now carries a better balance with which to mix.
What he and the Suns serve up will often depend on the counter dish delivered by the opponent. Heavy meals of big men can be countered by the same. Tyson Chandler and Alex Len offer 48 minutes of elite-level rebounding and consistent rim protection. Markieff Morris will no longer be a substitute fixing at center, unless the recipe calls for such an arrangement.