Known for his toughness and defensive acumen, Carroll transitioned into coaching in 2022, joining the Milwaukee Bucks under Mike Budenholzer, who coached him during their Atlanta Hawks days. He then joined the Lakers in 2023, and this past season served on the Cavaliers’ staff.

“Jordan Ott is an outstanding hire,” Vaughn said last week. “His work ethic, demeanor, passion, and deep knowledge of the game will resonate with both young and veteran players. Jordan will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of finding solutions and will be committed to building a sustainable and successful brand of basketball.”

The Suns have to maximize the 29th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, as this is a chance for them to infuse the roster with young talent.

Jordan Ott, the Phoenix Suns ' fourth head coach in the franchise's four years under new majority owner Mat Ishbia, recently got frisky at his introductory team press conference on Tuesday. Ott had been one of two finalists for the role, and he ultimately beat out fellow Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Johnnie Bryant.

The Phoenix Suns officially introduced first-time NBA head coach Jordan Ott on Tuesday at the team’s practice facility

The Suns' have made 20 lottery selections in the NBA Draft. Here's a closer look at those picks and their tenures in Phoenix.

Ott is the organization’s fourth head coach in four seasons and arguably the most important in a couple decades.

The Phoenix Suns made a bold move in the middle of last season acquiring big man Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns sent veteran forward Josh Ok