Gerald Bourguet

Brian Gregory surveyed Suns players as well as other players and coaches to figure out what a successful NBA head coach looks like right now. Steve Nash told him, “Substance commands the room,” and as the Suns went through each box, they thought, “That’s Jordan Ott.” https://t.co/w5pt1ipipx

Jordan Ott gave a very detailed answer on what he learned from each coach in his career: Tom Izzo: Building player relationships Mike Budenholzer: Details Kenny Atkinson: Player development/tactician/curiosity Jacque Vaughn: Stabilizing force Steve Nash: Knowledge for the game https://t.co/G9iBwLu66I

I appreciated how Jordan Ott handled the Michigan State question: "I’ve earned the right to be here. I’ve spent 20 years of working as hard as I possibly can to be here in this spot....I’m gonna work as hard as I can from here on out to prove that I am here for the right reason" https://t.co/m08eU9KtH9

Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Royce O’Neale and Jalen Bridges were all here for Jordan Ott’s intro presser today https://t.co/fcz8m1EyE2

Jordan Ott was asked about the Michigan State connection: "I've earned the right to be here. I've spent 20 years working as hard as I possibly can to be here in this spot....I know I've earned this opportunity." Said he's excited to prove that to people

Jordan Ott said the Suns will be building out his assistant coaching staff throughout the month

Jordan Ott said he shares the belief with Brian Gregory, Mat Ishbia and Josh Bartelstein that the Suns can build this thing the right way, systematically, step by step

Jordan Ott said he had Devin Booker for 1-on-0 draft workout and remembers how he communicated and competed with himself. They left the workout knowing he was different. "He's in his prime, he's ready to rock. And we need to help him. That's my job as a coach."

Asked about his philosophies, Jordan Ott mentioned playing faster, playing earlier in the clock, movement, cutting and finding ways to get extra possessions on offense. Defensively, he emphasized being aggressive, bringing effort, communication and connectivity

Jordan Ott: "The way the Cleveland Cavaliers played last year, that's how everyone wants to play." Said he's excited to build that here in Phoenix

Jordan Ott: "I'm honored to be the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns." Credited his different coaches and players and stops he's worked with over the years, and thanked all the former players for pushing him to this point

Oso Ighodaro is here for Jordan Ott's introductory presser