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Liberty beat the Sky 85-66 to become the 9th team in WNBA history to start a season 9-0
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New York Times
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- New York Times
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Ott is the organization's fourth head coach in four seasons and arguably the most important in a couple of decades. With the Suns looking to trade Kevin Durant and possibly discard Bradley Beal, it will be Ott's responsibility to create a system that brings out the best in franchise guard Devin Booker while fostering a cohesiveness that ultimately determines how deep this reset will go. Ott, 40, came off well. He paid respect to those he's learned from throughout his 12-year NBA journey. He said he never presumed this day would come, reaching the top of his profession, he just kept working. The theme of Ott's media session wasn't as easy to identify as Ishbia's or Gregory's, but it might carry the most weight in the franchise's direction. Curiosity. It started in the video room, Ott said, a place where he worked long hours in college, on Tom Izzo's staff at Michigan State (more on this soon), then later under Budenholzer (oh, the irony) with the Atlanta Hawks. 'I think a part of being in the video room, you have to be curious, to learn to know that you don't have all the answers,'' Ott said. 'I think I have carried that with me.' The Suns tried championship coaches in Budenholzer and Frank Vogel, both here and gone after one season. Ott arrives at a completely different stage of his career, a beginning phase, a different personality. Ott came across as confident, not concerned about proving anyone right or wrong, just wanting to continue on the path he's on. Advertisement He credited Kenny Atkinson, a head coach he worked for with the Brooklyn Nets and last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, calling him 'the most curious man in basketball,'' and a model to follow. 'There's other ways to learn about the game, but also best practices in the training room, best practices in the weight room,'' Ott said. 'That's what I strive to do, is to be curious and continue to learn.' The Suns promised this search would be thorough. It was. Gregory confirmed the Suns started with 15 candidates. In the beginning, the general manager talked with Phoenix players and others around the league about the profile of a successful head coach. He said feedback was similar. Players wanted someone who could help them grow as players while also molding their talents into team success. They wanted standards, someone who held them accountable. They also wanted someone who cared about them beyond basketball. 'Substance commands the room,' a former Suns standout told Gregory. Gregory said Ott stood out in every phase. 'I've earned this opportunity so that excites me.' 🗣️ Head Coach Jordan Ott — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) June 10, 2025 This all sounds great on Day 1, when so many hurdles have yet to form. Ott seemed to understand as much. He needs to build trust with the roster, which won't be finalized for weeks. He needs to change a mentality that's leaned on star power instead of toughness. 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