Suns hire Igor Kokoskov as new head coach.

[specialsauce]

I'm very happy we got Iggy Kok. He was one of my top 3 choices with Bud and Triano.

That has to be his nickname lmao

[BlaCkAdDa]

I'm very happy we got Iggy Kok. He was one of my top 3 choices with Bud and Triano.

That has to be his nickname lmao

Already stuck for me

[Gladiator]

https://twitter.com/luka7doncic/status/991924964658991104

Apologies if posted elsewhere but very interesting

[The Bobster]

I'm very happy we got Iggy Kok. He was one of my top 3 choices with Bud and Triano.

That has to be his nickname lmao

Crap. I was thinking KKK might catch on.

[TOO]

Apparently Fizdale turned down a 4yr offer from the Suns before we hired Koko. Source: internet

[The Bobster]

Apparently Fizdale turned down a 4yr offer from the Suns before we hired Koko. Source: internet

And the Internet has never lied to us before!

[Cap]

Apparently Fizdale turned down a 4yr offer from the Suns before we hired Koko. Source: internet

IIRC, Fizdale publicly pulled his name out of the running before we even interviewed Kosh.

[The Bobster]

Fizdale to coach the Knicks -

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2339 ... head-coach

[TOO]

Apparently Fizdale turned down a 4yr offer from the Suns before we hired Koko. Source: internet

IIRC, Fizdale publicly pulled his name out of the running before we even interviewed Kosh.

https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/992161955468271621

[JustWinBaby]

Apparently Fizdale turned down a 4yr offer from the Suns before we hired Koko. Source: internet

I am glad he turned us down. Highly suspect IMO, I was worried that we might hire him. I like the choice of Koko.

I am betting the Koko will have a better record in Phoenix, after 3 years, than Fizdale does after 3 years in New York. That is if Fizdale makes it to the 3rd year.

[The Bobster]

Apparently Fizdale turned down a 4yr offer from the Suns before we hired Koko. Source: internet

IIRC, Fizdale publicly pulled his name out of the running before we even interviewed Kosh.

https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/992161955468271621

I'm not to surprised of disappointed by this. I assume the Knicks offered more money that the Suns were willing to pay, and I'm not sure Fizdale is worth it if that was the case.

[TOO]

Apparently Fizdale turned down a 4yr offer from the Suns before we hired Koko. Source: internet

I am glad he turned us down. Highly suspect IMO, I was worried that we might hire him. I like the choice of Koko.

I am betting the Koko will have a better record in Phoenix, after 3 years, than Fizdale does after 3 years in New York. That is if Fizdale makes it to the 3rd year.

I am ok with him passing on the Suns as well, I think Koko is more exciting, not sure he'll be better but he excites me more. I was sure that Fiz was the guy after he became available because of his relationship with Jones. Hopefully its worked out for the best.

[Superbone]

In case anybody is not sure of pronunciation:

Kokoskov (kuh-KOS-kov)

Pretty sure it’s kuh-KOSH-kov.

I'm just reporting what AZCentral posted.

[Superbone]

From this NBA pronunciation guide:

http://saltcityhoops.com/nba-pronunciation-guide/

Igor Kokoskov → EE-gore kuh-KOS-kov

[Superbone]

And here is a SLC sideline reporter pronouncing it like Cap said:

http://www.nba.com/jazz/video/teams/jaz ... ch-2072358

[Cap]

Most sources I have seen have it as KOSH.

And from http://www.learncroatian.eu/blog/the-cr ... s:[quote]Š: sounds like sh in “shoe”[/quote]

[Superbone]

Yup, after some extensive googling, I have ended up with kuh-KOSH-kov. Thanks.

Here is a good Deseret News article on the pronunciation of current Jazz players and coaches:

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865 ... thful.html

[Superbone]

https://twitter.com/eric_nehm/status/991818165763104770

[Superbone]

Check out the AZ Sports app. There are new interviews today with Sarver, Gentry, James Jones, Majerle, and McDonough all about the Kokoskov hire.

[O_Gardino]

Our boy has a series of instructional videos on YouTube.

[youtube][/youtube]