The man who drafted LeBron James could become the Suns’ next general manager. Or, it could be the guy who traded Kevin Garnett.
Marc Stein of the New York Times reported Thursday afternoon the Suns have spoken with Celtics legend, former Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations and Rockets head coach Kevin McHale as well as former Cavaliers general manager Jim Paxson.
In the early stages of the Suns' GM search, Phoenix has spoken to TNT's Kevin McHale (former Wolves GM & coach + former Rockets coach) and likewise has interest in Bulls consultant Jim Paxson (former Cavs GM), league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 21, 2019
The Suns, in their newly opened search for a top basketball executive who is more experienced than the usual Lon Babbies and Ryan McDonoughs, have seemingly targeted basketball lifers nearing regular Americans’ retirement age.