Stephen Curry believes LeBron James' free agency this summer was good for the league — and yes, he called up and tried to recruit LeBron to the Warriors.
Curry also said that's not his path, even as he could become a free agent next summer.
Curry appeared on CNBC this week to promote his new deal with Chinese sneaker manufacturer Li-Ning and his signature shoe coming out next year, but for hoop fans, that wasn't the most interesting part of the conversation. Curry said that yes, he reached out to LeBron and recruited him.
"If anybody didn't [try to recruit him], I think they'd be a fool. It was a good time for the NBA — obviously with a guy of his stature, his notoriety, to be in that position where he got to choose where he wanted to go."
A Curry and LeBron nostalgia tour would have been fun for fans, but LeBron surprised the NBA and chose Philadelphia, his fifth stop in his NBA career. Curry may think that is good for the league, but also said it's not his path, he wants to stay in Golden State. When asked if he wanted to test free agency as LeBron did, Curry said, "Not at all."
"I've always stated that I wanna be a lifer with Golden State. What we've built there, the fact that I get to run it back this year with Draymond [Green] and coach [Steve] Kerr. All the contract stuff, this NBA thing from year to year, is so crazy, things change really fast. But I do know my interest and mission to stay in Golden State and be competitive is there, and the contract stuff will take care of itself."
Curry is eligible to sign an extension worth up to two years and $136.7 million. The Warriors reportedly went to Curry and said they would sign him to whatever kind of deal he wanted — one year, two years, player option, whatever money he asks for — and Curry is deciding what it is he wants, but a deal is expected, possibly before the start of training camp. Curry is set to make $62.6 million this season in the final year of his current deal.
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Today, it hit me. Basketball is nearly back, and with that realization came that familiar tinge of excitement. A couple of hairs stood up on the back of my neck, which was a reminder to trim them.
Covering the Phoenix Suns is a process, and one I have grown to absolutely love. Little did I know when Dave King reached out to me in early 2020 about bringing the Suns JAM Session into the now-defunct Bright Side of the Sun podcast network, while also giving me the opportunity to write for the site, that he was handing me one of the greatest gifts you can give someone like me: the opportunity for perpetual creativity. Thank you, King.
That has always been in my blood. I started taking graphic design classes in high school in 1999, working with technology that feels prehistoric compared to what sits at our fingertips today. I was learning the basics of something that would eventually become one of my primary creative outlets. Writing, podcasting, and graphic design…all of it scratches that same itch because it’s all interconnected. Create something. Finish it. Look at it for 30 seconds. Immediately start thinking about the next thing.
So there I was yesterday, sitting at my computer and tweaking graphics. I was preparing the projected starting lineup graphic for our game previews, adjusting the 5-year salary graphic, building team previews for our division preview series, and preparing for the Suns JAM Session podcast. Then it hit me. We are 5 weeks away from basketball that actually counts.
The cadence of the season is nearly upon us. The previews, the podcasts, the game days, the recaps. The nights spent staring at a computer screen trying to figure out why the hell the Suns did whatever the hell they did 20 minutes earlier and finding a way to put that into words while trying to avoid allowing emotions to dictate verb usage (if you’ve been around here long enough, you know my emotions do win sometimes). The machine is beginning to rumble again, and soon enough, we will be strapped to the damn thing for 82 games. I cannot wait.
With that in mind, now feels like the right time to explore the 5 most interesting storylines surrounding the Phoenix Suns as we prepare for the upcoming season, because it will be here before you know it. Some of these storylines should get you excited. Some might make you nervous. A couple could have you staring into the basketball abyss, wondering what fresh form of Suns-related chaos awaits us this time. Either way, these are the stories that could define what we are about to experience.
5. The Maluach Opportunity
It might be fifth on my list, but it could end up being one of the most exciting aspects of this upcoming season. How does Khaman Maluach respond to the opportunity that’s about to be put in front of him?
Mark Williams recently suffered a torn labrum during a scrimmage and is expected to miss substantial time at center. Last season, Williams played 60 games and averaged 23.6 minutes per game, so the assumption is that a significant portion of those minutes will now fall to second-year big man Khaman Maluach. We’re already debating whether he should start, how many minutes he should receive, and what the best strategy is for Phoenix to remain effective at center while Williams is out.
At the center of all of that is a 20-year-old player who is about to receive his first extended opportunity. Maluach appeared in 46 games last season and averaged 8.9 minutes. Now he’ll be asked to navigate not only the mental challenge of an NBA season and the adjustments opposing teams will make as they identify weaknesses, but also the physical toll that playing center in this league demands. All of that has to be considered when evaluating him. There will be nights when he looks dominant, and there will be nights when he looks exhausted.
We saw how demanding an extended workload can be for a young big last postseason, when Victor Wembanyama appeared to run out of gas late in the NBA Finals. He averaged 29.2 minutes during the regular season before jumping to 39.8 minutes in the Finals.
My point? Especially with young big men, how you manage their workload throughout the season matters. A deep postseason run isn’t necessarily the expectation for this Suns team, but growth is. Maluach is taking the next step developmentally. And that is one of the reasons you’re going to tune in every night this season. We get to watch how a player who could potentially be the Suns’ last lottery prospect for the next half-decade responds when the opportunity is finally his.
A subset of this conversation is how long it will ultimately take Mark Williams to recover from his injury. It’s a disappointing blow for a player who simply hasn’t been able to stay healthy. Williams’ career has been marred by injuries to his foot, back, thumb, ankle, and knee, and now he has another recovery to navigate.
The hope is that he makes a full recovery and has enough time to become an impactful player who can help this team make a postseason push. And if that doesn’t happen? Well, that becomes an interesting conversation next offseason. Williams would have two years and $26.3 million remaining on his contract, which puts the Suns in an interesting position with a player whose talent has never really been the question.
4. A New Geometry from Deep
Last season, the Phoenix Suns attempted the fifth most three pointers in the NBA at 40.8 per game. They shot 36.1% from beyond the arc, 12th in the league, while their 45.3% three point attempt rate ranked seventh. This was a team that leaned heavily into the three-ball, with 39.3% of its total points coming from deep, the fifth-highest mark in the NBA. And in the end, that reliance hurt them. In clutch situations, 47.7% of the Suns’ shots came from beyond the arc, third most in the league. The problem was that they connected on only 31.3% of those attempts. Live by the three, die by the three.
This season, the assumption is that the method of attack will have to look different. Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale are both gone, two players who accounted for 29.1% of the Suns’ three-point attempts last season while combining to shoot 38.1% from deep.
Phoenix did add one of the league’s best three-point shooters in Luke Kennard, although he has never been a high-volume shooter. That still leaves a legitimate question about how this team will generate enough shooting. Combine the career numbers of the projected starting five, and that group has shot 34.7% from beyond the arc.
What is the combined career three-point percentage of a potential Suns starting five of Jalen Green, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, and Mark Williams?
Thankfully, Collin Gillespie, a career 40.5% shooter from deep, and Kennard will be coming off the bench. Still, it will be hard to replicate the output vacated by Allen and O’Neale.
So one of the more interesting things to watch this season will be the geometry of the Suns’ offense. How do they generate quality looks from three, and when those opportunities come, can they knock them down? In Jordan Ott’s first season as head coach, the Suns set franchise marks for their frequency from beyond the arc. This year, the personnel is different. Ott is going to have to adjust.
And that gives us another reason to tune in every night, to see what those adjustments look like and how well the Suns execute them.
3. Year Two Ott
For the first time since the 2022–23 season, the Phoenix Suns will begin the year with a second-year head coach. That alone is something worth appreciating because the position hasn’t exactly been a beacon of stability. Monty Williams coached the team for four seasons, and before that, Phoenix had one season of Igor Kokoskov. The season before that, Earl Watson started 0–3 in his second year as head coach, but the losses were so catastrophic that Jay Triano was handed the reins. So having Jordan Ott back for Year 2 is significant in and of itself.
Now comes the challenge, because his role as a head coach changes. Ott’s job last season was to fortify the identity established by the front office while implementing his analytical approach on the court. This year, he’ll be asked to evolve without abandoning that foundation.
Thankfully for Ott, continuity was a priority for the organization, giving him the opportunity to build on what worked rather than start over. But the job gets tougher. Opponents now have a full season of film on what the Suns like to do. They know Phoenix’s favorite actions, how the team defends certain situations, and how Ott navigates his rotations. Can the Suns impose their will rather than constantly reacting to what opposing teams throw at them? Can Ott adjust?
Plenty of people will point to adjustments as one of the challenges Jordan Ott faced last season. Before the All-Star break, the Suns were 32–23 and averaging 113.6 points per game. After the break, they went 13–14. That scoring average dropped to 110.5.
You can make the observation that teams learned who and what the Suns were, put more pressure on what Phoenix wanted to do, and Ott didn’t adjust appropriately. There’s merit to that. There’s also merit to the fact that Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and Mark Williams all missed time during that stretch. It’s difficult to make adjustments when your top four scoring options aren’t consistently available.
Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Denver Nuggets at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
In the same breath, I acknowledge that Ott didn’t always make the adjustments that we, as a fan base, thought he should. When Williams was out for an extended period and the seventh seed was all but locked up, we didn’t see Khaman Maluach with enough regularity to give us much comfort. There was an opportunity to develop him, yet the Suns stuck with their small-ball approach. Ultimately, that hurt them both in the standings and in the paint.
Part of Ott’s growth is learning when to trust the numbers and when to trust the game. He comes from an analytical background, and his first season reflected that approach. That’s part of why we saw so much Oso Ighodaro down the stretch. From an advanced metrics standpoint, Oso elevates the players around him offensively. He also has deficiencies, especially when it comes to rebounding and his inability to stretch the floor.
The numbers can tell you that a particular lineup creates better spacing, generates turnovers, or produces more efficient possessions. You still have to remember that basketball isn’t played inside a spreadsheet. If you’re getting killed on the glass or Oso is getting worked over by Nikola Jokic, you need to make an adjustment. That tension between data and feel naturally develops with experience and will be one of the more interesting aspects of Ott’s growth in Year 2.
The other challenge he faces is managing increased expectations. There’s a significant shift that occurs between a coach’s first and second seasons. In Year 1, there are explanations for mistakes. When losses occur, you can lean into the new coach, new system narrative.
Those explanations lose some of their power in Year 2. Once the system is established, the organization and its fan base expect progress. And that’s the biggest expectation the Suns are going to face this season. Vegas might have Phoenix at 38.5 wins, but that doesn’t mean that’s our expectation. The Suns won 45 games last season and were swept out of the first round. Progress means either winning more games and earning a higher seed or advancing further in the postseason, whether that means winning a round or putting together a competitive first-round series against a higher-seeded team.
That may ultimately be the defining challenge of Year 2. Ott no longer has to teach Phoenix who it wants to be. Now he has to prove that identity can evolve when opponents attack it. Better adjustments, more flexibility, and a stronger feel for when the numbers matter and when the game is screaming something different. The Suns are betting heavily on continuity and development this season. If they expect the roster to take another step forward, Jordan Ott has to take one with it.
2. The Integration of Miles Bridges
If you want to talk about one of the most polarizing aspects of this upcoming season, it would be hard to find anything more polarizing than the addition of Miles Bridges.
The Suns acquired Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick. I can understand the Allen and O’Neale aspects of the transaction. They were two players with tradable contracts who are getting older and may have already played their best basketball. It’s the 2033 first-round pick that I still struggle with.
I know you can make the argument that whoever Phoenix eventually selects with that pick is probably sitting in an eighth-grade classroom right now. But by 2033, this organization could be navigating whatever comes after the Devin Booker era. Having another bullet in the chamber would have been valuable, and I still feel like there should have been a way to acquire Bridges without surrendering that asset. That being said, Bridges is someone who potentially has his best basketball ahead of him, and the organization is clearly extremely high on what he can bring.
Yes, there is the Michigan State connection, and in this case, I actually view that as a positive. Given the Suns’ relationship with Tom Izzo and the Michigan State program, there may not be another organization with more insight into who Bridges is as both a player and a person.
The acquisition remains polarizing for reasons that extend far beyond basketball. Bridges has a documented history involving domestic violence, and that alone gives people plenty of reason to question his character and how they feel about him representing the team. I’m not going to tell you how to be a fan or how to root for the Phoenix Suns. That’s entirely up to you. The fact remains that Miles Bridges is now a member of the Phoenix Suns.
So now we turn to the basketball side of the transaction, and I’m truly interested to see how Bridges affects the Suns’ offensive ecosystem.
Bridges has been asked to wear a variety of hats throughout his seven-season tenure with the Charlotte Hornets. He’s been a primary focal point of the offense, and he’s been asked to take a step back as younger players and prospects were integrated around him. He’s had to adjust his role in a variety of ways, and there should be some appreciation for the flexibility that he brings because of those experiences. He should be able to adapt to what Phoenix asks of him, unlike some players who have come through here in recent years. Yes, I’m looking at you, Bradley Beal.
From an offensive standpoint, using O-LEBRON as a catch-all for how much a player contributes on that end of the floor, BBall Index gave him an A-, putting him in the 91st percentile among his power forward peers. That’s a pretty strong indication that there’s a lot more to his offensive value than simply looking at his scoring numbers.
Miles Bridges is going to put more stress on opposing defenses because of his ability to create opportunities for himself. According to BBall Index, Bridges ranked in the 82nd percentile in self-created opportunities last season. Royce O’Neale ranked in the 12th percentile. That difference matters. Bridges can put pressure on a defense, whether he has the ball or not, because the threat of him creating his own shot changes how you have to defend him. You can’t simply leave him standing alone in the corner on the weak side.
Well, you can. But there’s still the threat of the three-ball. Bridges is a career 33.8% three point shooter, although he did shoot 40% back in 2020–21. And if you leave him open in the right corner, he can make you pay. He’s a career 37.7% three point shooter from that spot.
Defense is where the conversation creates an opportunity for Bridges. His overall defensive impact graded as a C minus last season, placing him in the 44th percentile. It’s an area of his game that appears to be improving as he enters his prime.
One of the more interesting things about Miles Bridges last season was that he spent much of his time in essentially the Dillon Brooks role, guarding the opposing team’s best offensive threat. Bridges ranked in the 88th percentile in matchup difficulty, which measures the quality of the offensive players a defender is asked to guard while factoring in their offensive impact and usage. He graded out as an A minus.
That gives Phoenix another highly switchable perimeter defender who can take on difficult assignments and fortify different aspects of the Suns’ defense. And within the starting five, that should be an absolute upgrade over Royce O’Neale, who was a liability in this area.
Bridges is more than capable of being a point of attack defender
That’s where the real opportunity exists. Phoenix doesn’t need Bridges to become an elite defender. It needs him to use his size, strength, and athleticism to become a reliable one within a system that already has Dillon Brooks setting the tone (Brooks is in the 98%tile of isolation perimeter defenders) and Malauch (hopfully…please dear Lord, hopefully) on the back line. Offensively, the impact is much easier to envision. Bridges gives the Suns another player defenses have to react to rather than ignore. If the defense continues trending upward, Phoenix may have acquired something more valuable than another scorer. They may have found a genuinely impactful two-way player.
1. The Jalen Green evaluation
The most interesting thing about this upcoming season, from my perspective, is the Jalen Green situation. He is currently the second-highest-paid player on the team, making $36.2 million this season, with a $36 million player option for next year. I’m going to go out on a limb and be the first to report that he’ll probably pick that option up. That puts a lot of weight on his shoulders to live up to the contract, especially for a team already carrying $24.2 million in dead cap money. You can’t keep paying players north of $36 million if the production isn’t there or if the fit doesn’t make sense within the lineup you’re trying to build.
Green has talent. He has athleticism. He brings a dimension that nobody else on this roster really has, and it’s something we probably haven’t seen in Phoenix since Gerald Green. He can get downhill with incredible quickness and get to the rim almost at will. The problem is what happens once he gets there. He isn’t always consistent finishing around the basket. He is a career 53.9% shooter inside 8 feet. For context, all guards in the NBA combined last season for 57.7% inside 8 feet. Green shot 54.3%.
At times, it almost feels like he’s too athletic for his own good. He can blow by the first defender, but once he gets into the paint and meets the big trees waiting for him, he has to make a decision. And those decisions haven’t always produced positive results. That inconsistency has followed Green throughout his young career, whether it’s finishing around the rim or shooting from beyond the arc. He’s a career 33.9% shooter from three, so opposing defenses know he isn’t someone who is going to consistently punish them from deep.
Last season was supposed to provide Phoenix with a full year to evaluate all of this. Instead, Green missed 50 games with hamstring issues. So now the evaluation is being pushed into this season, with even more pressure attached. There is also concern because the injury affected the very things that make Green special: his speed and explosiveness.
The Suns don’t have much flexibility on the cap sheet, which means they need answers. They need to see what Green can be, how well he fits, and whether it makes sense to commit to him as part of the organization’s long-term direction. He becomes extension eligible on October 1, which adds another layer to the situation, although that shouldn’t force the Suns into making a decision before they have enough information. This should be a season of evaluation.
And a major part of that evaluation will be how Green handles more responsibility as a distributor and facilitator. The Suns are likely to ask him to initiate more offense because the goal should be to get Devin Booker off the ball as often as possible. That allows Booker to move through defenses, find his spots, and play more naturally as the shooting guard he is.
That puts even more responsibility on Green. He can’t simply bring the ball up, make one pass, and consider his job done for the possession. He has to read the floor. He has to organize the offense. He has to put teammates in positions to succeed and prove that he can do it efficiently and consistently. Whether he can execute that role has real long-term consequences for Phoenix.
That’s why, for me, evaluating Jalen Green takes precedence over almost everything else this season. It affects what the Suns can be right now and what they can become moving forward.
The Suns have plenty of questions entering this season, but these five sit at the center of what makes the year so interesting. Maluach’s development, the changing offensive geometry, Ott’s growth, Bridges’ integration, and Green’s evaluation all connect to the same larger question: what is this team becoming? We’re about to get some answers. And after a long offseason, I’m more than ready to start finding them.
Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (left) and guard Kyrie Irving (right) look on during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Think about it. Two team-oriented, extremely versatile, selfless and very skilled players, both among the highest of the highest IQ players in the league. Put them together and healthy, and have them solve problems. There’s a real chance that they will be able to find new ways to play the game and develop – or expand – the boundaries of what’s possible in basketball.
From two different generations, one on the way out, one on the way in, none of them with an ounce of selfishness. One already proved almost everything he needed to and is as highly regarded and respected by everyone. The other coming in with all the expectations, the weight of pressure and the potential of reaching the very top in this league. There’s even talk of him changing the game.
Imagine the two of them together. Dynamic players, capable of adjusting in-game to whatever the defense throws at them.
The fact that this duo will wreak havoc on defenses across the league is inevitable. But if you look at what they have been capable of doing separately, and how their connection and chemistry have been honed over a while now, the fun question here is whether they may actually be capable of pushing the boundaries and limits set by the very best of what basketball can do. Because as it turns out, the mentorship from the bench and recently pick-up games, have forged a real connection between them.
DALLAS, TX – APRIL 29: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a photo with Kyrie Irving #11 and Dereck Lively II #2 during the 2026-26 Rookie of the Year Presentation on April 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
But does this duo have it in them to change the game?
If we look at how basketball has been changing over the past seasons to become more about versatility, shooting, high IQ plays and decision-making, these two have it in them to take that and elevate it. Efficiency-wise, mentality-wise and in the area of mental strength and clutch time talent, they are both special. Then add that they are creating a culture around them where the team comes before the individual: a winning team. And this is just to start.
It’s not so much about their individual skillsets, but more about how they both have an incredibly creative approach to solving whatever comes at them.
Both are almost ambidextrous. Just think of how people almost started thinking that Flagg was a lefty last season? And remember Kyrie’s legendary left-hand game winner?
Kyrie Irving's shot-making is something else 🤯
We're still not over this game-winner against the Nuggets from last season… 👏 pic.twitter.com/CBbVjWAzts
“Obviously, they are two very high-IQ basketball players. I think they complement each other really well. I know that Kyrie has a ton of respect for the player that Cooper is. Just like Coach May, he wants to continue to help Cooper take that next step in his career.”
But there’s another point to add to the to the argument that these two can accomplish special things together. The fact that Flagg and Irving have been practicing together and playing pick-up through the offseason.
According to Mackenzie, the two of them were excited to get back to work and to develop that on-court chemistry:
“Obviously, we’ve all been excited to see what that chemistry will look like on the floor. They’ve had a chance to spend some time together on the court and in workouts when they’ve played pickup a little bit. I think they really enjoyed playing with each other. I think we’re going to be able to see that joy come October and November.”
MacKenzie also mentioned that the two already developed a good relationship last season, with Kyrie serving as a mentor from the bench.
“Cooper was able to spend quite a bit of time last season with Kyrie. Although Kyrie wasn’t able to play, he was able to be somewhat of a mentor off the court, on the bench and around the practice facility.”
Staying in touch has been important. With a talent like Cooper Flagg, it’s essential to surround him with players and vets, who can guide and support him when needed. And Kyrie Irving can end up being an extremely important part in the journey to greatness for Flagg.
“They have continued to stay in contact [through the offseason]. They have found little pockets of time during the course of the offseason to connect, stay in touch and check in on each other.”
Mentorship and smart veterans are crucial to developing players, especially the very best. Luka Doncic had Sergio Lull among others in Madrid, and Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas. Kyrie Irving famously sought out Kobe Bryant to mentor and guide him. And the fact that Kyrie Irving looks to be a major part of Flagg’s development journey feels like a nice full circle moment.
“Any opportunity to spend time with somebody like that that has that type of experience, court sense and high IQ makes for an unbelievable opportunity. I think they both have the same mindset in terms of what they want out of this coming year,” Matt Mackenzie said.
And what is that?
From what we’ve seen and heard over the last weeks, it’s to be able to help the Mavs grow as a team, hopefully climb and be able to produce more wins – and to create that winning culture. That sentiment is echoed by new head coach Dusty May, who recently emphasized that the newly acquired players all share that trait: they already know what winning requires.
So what can we expect from the duo this season? According to Matt Mackenzie, a lot:
“I think that, at least at this point, it’s looking very promising. We’re all very optimistic. We’re really excited about what’s to come.”
Will the duo change basketball? Maybe. There’s certainly the potential to challenge how things are done, when two such creative players align. But more importantly, this duo will most certainly change the culture in Dallas and lead a team that’s about to bring joy back to the city and its fans. That is not even a question anymore.
BOSTON - 1985: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics makes a move to the basket against the Washington Bullets during a game played in 1985 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1985 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Yesterday I posted on some found footage of the Spurs and Lakers 1982 Western Conference Finals. If that didn’t stir a desire for parachute pants, Hypercolor t-shirts, and big hair, someone created this amazing post:
What NBA players would look like if they played in the 80s. 👀
As if pairing today’s biggest NBA starts with their 80s throwback jerseys was not enough, the creator added era appropriate hairstyles to match.
While giving Luka Doncic a taste of John Stamos’ famous hair kicks off the post in the most excellent way, Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets throwback mullet and mustache is just about the raddest photoshop ever. That said, Anthony Davis’ Washington Bullets triggered a “Got Milk” coming out my nose moment.
They were a few that didn’t change too dramatically, which may say more about today’s fashion that yesteryear. Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama are basically the same…just with shorter shorts.
Kevin Durant looks like he could play Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a biopic. Jason Tatum appears to have been given John Travolta’s Staying Alive haircut. But James Harden takes the cake. The jacked up, knee high, color-coordinated socks place him right in the middle of the Los Angeles Clippers (first) worst era.
I realize I’ve been off-roading some of these OTs, but the basketball news has been slow as the summer winds down and the Spurs prepare for the preseason. There is a lot on the horizon and much to be excited for, so keep checking back.
In the meantime, add your favorite 80s phrase in the comments and share which player you think looks the most like he just crawled out of a DeLorean with the Huey Lewis blaring through the speakers.
Welcome to the Thread. Join in the conversation, start your own discussion, and share your thoughts. This is the Spurs community, your Spurs community. Thanks for being here.
Our community guidelines apply which should remind everyone to be cool, avoid personal attacks, not to troll and to watch the language.
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 6: Brandon Weems, Maverick Carter, Keith Dambrot, & LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a photo during the game on April 6, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
John Calipari’s deep NBA connections are the open secret to his legendary recruiting success. Need proof? Look no further than the 44 of his college players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.
However, the assistants who have grinded alongside him haven’t always replicated that success when taking the reins themselves. Historically, the 11 Calipari assistants who moved on to Division I head coaching jobs have scraped together a combined record of 1,491–1,522.
But one former Kentucky staffer is breaking the mold by bypassing the college coaching route entirely. According to an official release from NBA.com, Brandon Weems has been promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Weems cut his teeth in Lexington, landing his first coaching job with Kentucky. He quickly climbed the ladder to become the program’s assistant director of basketball operations, serving as a vital behind-the-scenes piece of the Wildcats’ 2012 national championship run.
His rise in Cleveland’s front office is backed by hard results. Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman praised the move, stating, “He has been instrumental in our player evaluation and roster-building processes, has a deep understanding of our culture, and has grown into a tremendous leader.”
Adding another cool layer to the promotion, Weems was actually a high school teammate of Akron’s own LeBron James. The King would leave Cleveland only to return and bring an NBA title home to Cleveland in 2016.
Now, Weems is tasked with helping construct another championship roster for that same franchise, this time building around Donovan Mitchell.
UNITED STATES - MARCH 26: College Basketball: NCAA Final Four, Michigan State Magic Johnson (33) in action vs Indiana State, Salt Lake City, UT 3/26/1979 (Photo by James Drake/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: X23267)
It wasn’t like Magic Johnson came out of nowhere. In his senior year in high school, Johnson, along with Albert King, who picked Maryland, and Gene Banks, who chose Duke, was one of the top three players, at least according to Street & Smith’s annual basketball magazine.
Johnson would choose Michigan State, and by his sophomore year, he emerged as a highly unusual player. At 6-9, Johnson played point guard, which was a revolutionary move. Not many guys who were 6-9 were capable of playing point guard, much less as well as Johnson did.
Johnson led Michigan State to the Elite Eight in 1978, only to fall to eventual national champion Kentucky, 52-49 (Kentucky would go on to beat Banks and Duke in the national championship game, 92-88).
In 1979, as a sophomore, he became iconic in the 1979 championship game against Larry Bird and Indiana State, as the Spartans won their first title, 87-75.
There were many great players before Johnson, and many after, but consider this: there have been players who are similar to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant being the best. There are players who have been compared to Larry Bird. Luka Doncic comes to mind.
Perhaps his greatest win came in his rookie season in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could not play, so Johnson, the point guard mind you, took over at center. He finished with 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists.
You can’t really compare anyone to Johnson. He is utterly unique in basketball history. Perhaps the one player to rival his uniqueness is 5-3 Muggsy Bogues.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Last season, Payton Pritchard began the year as the Celtics starting point guard. In February, he was moved to the bench after Anfernee Simons was traded to give Boston’s second unit more punch in the scoring department.
He should be put back in the starting 5 this year.
There are reasons to do both, but the reason I would start him is that I think he is set up to be the Celtics number 2 offensive option.
Paul George and Derrick White are great players who can score the ball with high volume, but I don’t think either have the offensive ceiling, at this point in their careers, that Pritchard does.
I also think that maximizing the minutes that Tatum and Pritchard play together should be a priority for Joe Mazzulla.
Over the past three seasons, the Celtics have an offensive rating of 121.2 with just Tatum on the court and 122.2 with just Pritchard on the court. When those two guys share the floor, Boston’s offensive rating jumps to 125.
With Jaylen Brown gone, the opportunity is there for Pritchard to breakout next to Tatum. I think their partnership on the court could open up Payton’s game even more than it already has. Tatum is a better screener, passer and catch-and-shooter than Brown is and those three things make it easier for Pritchard to put up the big numbers next to J.T. that he didn’t with J.B.
This isn’t a slight at Brown, but Pritchard has just meshed better with Tatum throughout his career.
His isolation game is another reason why I think Pritchard is set to be the Celtics 2nd leading scorer this year.
His handle is so tight, leaving little room for teams to swipe the ball away and he is so quick, making it hard for defenders to stay in front of him. His pull-up and step-back jumpers are also so elite giving him really every option at his disposal to score the ball in isolation which makes him so hard to defend.
His usage percentage has never been above 22.7% and has never been above the 35th percentile in the NBA. Derrick White ran out of gas last year as the number 2 option and couldn’t hit a shot in the playoffs. I’d like to see Joe Mazzulla hand off some of that workload to Pritchard this year.
He is also an elite catch-and-shoot three-point shooter, as he shot 42% on catch-and-shoot threes last year. His catch-and-shoot ability is a part of why he has been so effective in sharing the floor with Tatum.
I’d like to see Payton’s passing take a leap this season though. He averaged a career high 5.2 assists per game last year and assisted on 23.3% of teammates baskets, also a career high, but both those numbers should grow this year. He is a solid passer, but that is the next part of his game that needs to improve, especially if he is going to be the starting point guard. Pritchard has been working a lot with Mike Conley recently, so Conley could help his playmaking take a leap.
One way Boston can increase Payton’s assists is by having him run pick-and-roll with both Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson. That should lead to lob opportunities and more assists for Pritchard.
Defense really isn’t something that comes to mind when talking about Pritchard. His size, or lack thereof, puts a limit as to how good he can really be on that side of the floor but he isn’t a disaster either. He shouldn’t prevent the Celtics from having an elite defense this year.
The Jalen Brunson comparisons are insane. Pritchard is never going to be as good as the Finals MVP from this year is. However, that doesn’t take away from how good he has become over these past few years and how his role, game and production should continue to grow this upcoming season.
The opportunity to have a career year is out there for Payton Pritchard, he just needs to take it.
TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 21: David Stockton #11 of the Valley Suns warms up prior to the NBA G-League game against the Indiana Mad Ants on January 21, 2025 at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Former Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard David Stockton was signed by the Phoenix Suns to a training camp deal and was soon after waived on Friday, Sept. 18, RotoWire reports. This move pushes the son of Hall of Famer John Stockton to rejoin the Valley Suns, the Phoenix Suns’ G League affiliate, this fall. That organization’s general manager is former Gonzaga student manager Brendan Sabean.
The last time the now 35-year-old Stockton appeared in an NBA contest was with the Utah Jazz during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets on May 4, 2018. In his short-lived NBA career, he has suited up for eight total games with Utah and the Sacramento Kings.
Stockton is a nine-year NBA G League veteran who has averages of 16.3 points, 6.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 29.5 minutes played across 244 career games (185 starts). He last competed in the G League with the Valley Suns during the 2024-25 season and has been a part of the Indiana Pacers’ Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Memphis Grizzlies’ Memphis Hustle, Los Angeles Lakers’ South Bay Lakers (now the Coachella Valley Lakers), and Sacramento’s Reno Bighorns (now the Stockton Kings) dating back to 2014.
Throughout his professional basketball career, Stockton had international stops in the countries of Croatia, Australia, Germany, and Puerto Rico.
Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Joshua Kushner attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, in July. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
Mark Walter may be selling the Lakers, but the new owners plan to take a money-making page out of the Dodgers’ playbook nonetheless: Dump the ticket brokers and leverage control over the resale market to drive up the cost of a ticket.
As a result, the average price for a Lakers ticket could rise from $217 to $361 within the next two years, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing documents prepared for potential investors.
Thrive Eternal, the sports properties company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner, declined to comment because the NBA has not yet approved the sale.
However, the $361 figure was intended to illustrate to potential investors how much incremental ticket revenue the Lakers could gain by booting the brokers, not to signal another immediate and steep price hike, according to a person familiar with the deal but not authorized to comment publicly about it.
In February, under Walter’s ownership, the Lakers announced significant increases in ticket prices for the 2026-27 season. No announcement has been made for seasons beyond then, but the investor presentation provides information on how prices have increased for NBA tickets across the league.
Sports teams often enjoyed long and beneficial relationships with brokers, who bought out blocks of season tickets. That guaranteed the teams with revenue, with brokers benefiting from a markup for popular games but taking the risk that tickets to less popular games would sell at a loss, or not at all.
Over the past decade, the Dodgers and other teams have kicked out the brokers and taken that risk themselves, with the aid of dynamic pricing: the constant raising or lowering of ticket prices based on real-time supply and demand. For the Dodgers, the worst tickets seldom fall to market rate, because the team would rather live with a few empty seats rather than condition fans to hold out for a lower price.
The Dodgers lead the major leagues in attendance, on pace to sell 4 million tickets for the second consecutive season. The Lakers played to 99.8% of capacity last season, according to ESPN. So the calculus is simple for both teams: Sell a $100 ticket to a broker, who would then sell it for $200; or cut out the broker, sell the ticket for $200, and pocket the $100 difference.
Kushner and former Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger agreed last month to buy controlling interest in the Lakers, at a $12.5-billion valuation. The world’s most valuable sports team, according to Sportico: the Dallas Cowboys, at $15.5 billion.
According to the Journal, the Thrive Eternal investor pitch projected that the Lakers could leverage increases in ticket prices, media rights, sponsorships and international growth to generate close to $600 million in annual profit by 2037, when the value of the franchise could reach $30 billion.
Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong holds a 4% stake in the Lakers. He is not selling his stake in the Lakers, his attorney told The Times last month, in part because “we believe they are still undervalued.”
New ownership, led by Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, purchased the team for a record-setting $12.5 billion. Kushner and Iger plan to get the Lakers’ valuation to at least $30 billion within the next 10 years, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The investment firm led by Kushner, Thrive Capital, noted several aggressive financial projections featured in an investor presentation. The new Lakers ownership group laid out plans to expand the franchise via international growth and new local media rights opportunities.
Joshua Kushner attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Getty Images
Assuming that TV and streaming rights double in value, the moves above would reportedly increase the Lakers’ valuation, per Thrive Capital.
The Lakers are already a lucrative professional sports franchise with the team on pace to generate $681 million in revenue in 2026. Ticketing and media rights are set to account for the largest share of revenue this year.
Executive Chairman of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger arrives at the world premiere for the film “The King’s Man” at Leicester Square in London, Britain. REUTERSJeanie Buss, CEO, Governor, and Co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, holds a new Lakers jersey as the team hosts a 2021-2022 season kick-off event at the UCLA Health Training Center. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Under ownership’s new plans, revenue is set to reach at least $1.6 billion by the end of 2037.
While Kushner and Iger purchased the majority stake in the Lakers from Walter, there is still some uncertainty surrounding the Buss family’s role in the franchise. Five of the Buss siblings have announced their intentions to sell their remaining 17.8% stake in the team.
The star forward posted a video on Instagram with highlights throughout his time in LA with the phrase “thank you” centered in the frame.
“I truly appreciate your unwavering support during both the highs and lows. Thank you, Clip Nation,” Leonard wrote in his Instagram caption.
Kawhi Leonard attends the Public School New York SS27 show at Starrett-Lehigh in New York City on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Madison McGaw/BFA.com/Shutterstock
Kawhi Leonard on Instagram:
“I truly appreciate your unwavering support during both the highs and lows. Thank you, Clip Nation.” pic.twitter.com/GZvW11wrCE
The 35-year-old notably turned off comments on the post.
Leonard’s departure comes at a nightmarish period for the Clippers organization. After the NBA’s investigation, the team was stripped of five first-round picks and fined $30 million. Owner Steve Ballmer faces a yearlong suspension for violating the league’s salary cap circumvention rules.
Leonard was also punished for his involvement in the scandal and was fined $700k. The Clippers initially traded the star forward to Toronto in June, but the trade was put on hold amid the NBA’s investigation.
Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers in action during a game against the Sacramento Kings. Getty ImagesKawhi Leonard sent a message to Clippers fans. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
After the findings were released, the NBA approved the deal and the trade became official.
Leonard returned to the Raptors at a convenient time as the Clippers will have to navigate uncertain times for the future of the franchise. Moreover, the organization is facing a potential federal criminal probe for circumventing the salary cap.
There are several question marks surrounding the Clippers following the league’s punishments. But Leonard will have no part in the team’s recovery from the scandal.
But he did manage to send one final message to Clippers fans.
As Jalen Duren remains a restricted free agent, the Pistons have agreed to terms with Ausar Thompson.
Thompson, already one of the NBA’s elite perimeter defenders, signed a $155 million extension over five seasons, averaging $31 million per season, according to multiple reports.
Thompson, 23, was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, one spot after his twin Amen, who agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension with the Rockets in early September, making them the highest-paid set of twins in NBA history.
The Pistons and Duren remain at a summer-long standstill, with reports that the center is tied to a possible deal with the Kings, although Detroit remains keen on retaining the All-Star center.
Ausar Thompson finished No. 3 in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2026 behind Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama and Thunder standout Chet Holmgren.
Ausar Thompson has re-signed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Pistons. Getty Images
The Oakland, Calif., native was also named to the All-Defensive First Team, becoming the Pistons’ All-Defense honoree since Tayshaun Prince in 2008, and the first to achieve the coveted first team distinction since 2006.
Thompson averaged 9.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last season while leading the NBA with 2.0 steals per contest.
In the playoffs, he dropped to 8.2 points per game, although his rebounds soared to 7.9 per contest, with his assists and steals remaining at 3.1 and 2.0, respectively.
The uber-athletic wing shot 52.5 percent from the field during the regular season and still hit over 50 percent from the field during the postseason.
Jalen Duren remains without a long-term commitment from the Pistons. Getty Images
Duren, who capped off his fourth season, finished 2026 as the runner-up for Most Improved Player to winner Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Hawks.
Duren finished with 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game on 65 percent shooting last season while earning his first All-Star bid.
The 22-year-old averaged 11.5 points and 10.2 rebounds in his first three seasons.
Duren, however, dropped off significantly in the playoffs, finishing with averages of 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds and just 51.4 percent shooting, a notable step-down from even his showing in a six-game series against the Knicks in 2025, where he posted 11.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.5 dimes on a nightly basis.
Detroit and Ausar Thompson have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million contract extension, news first broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by other reports.
Thompson is one of the NBA's elite perimeter defenders and was named First Team All-Defense last season, while averaging 9.9 points per game and starting 73 games for a 60-win team. He averaged a league-leading two steals a game plus nearly one blocked shot a night. The Pistons see Thompson as a core part of their future (some would argue more critical than Duren) and getting him locked down at this price is a good deal.
That said, a contract averaging $31 million a season is a bet on Thompson's offensive game — especially his outside shot (25% from 3-point range last season, and that was an improvement) — taking some steps forward. Right now, Thompson is considered a non-shooter and that can clog the offense at times, even though the Pistons were an impressive +7.5 points per 100 possessions better when he was on the court last season.
Ausar's twin brother, Amen Thompson, signed a five-year, $208 million extension with the Rockets this summer. The twins were selected back-to-back in the 2023 NBA Draft, Amen at No. 4 to Houston, then Ausar at No. 5 to Detroit. Both are considered freak athletes, even by NBA standards. While Ausar has proven to be the better defender (although Amen made an All-Defensive team two seasons ago), Amen has considerably more offensive pop.
While the Pistons have worked things out with Thompson, they are still negotiating with Duren, who is a restricted free agent. The Pistons reportedly have put a deal in the five-year, $190 million range on the table, but Duren, coming off an All-NBA and All-Star season, wants an average salary of at least $40 million a season.
Detroit is trying to lock down its core with Duren, Thompson and already under contract Cade Cunningham. That group won 60 games last season, but learned some hard lessons in the playoffs, where they exited in the second round. While Duren has taken a lot of criticism for his postseason struggles, part of the issue is that playing him with Thompson at the same time put two non-shooters on the floor, which allowed both the Magic and Cavaliers to pack the paint and make life especially difficult for Duren. Detroit is doing the right thing locking up this core, it has championship potential, but if Thompson doesn't become at least a threat from beyond the arc, Detroit could face tough roster construction decisions down the line.
Pelle Larsson drives on Hornets wing Kon Knueppel during the NBA Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026.
Pelle Larsson is a name NBA fans should get used to this season.
The Swedish wing just agreed to a four-year, $60 million extension to remain in Miami, where the Heat are coming off a transformative summer, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday.
The last year of the deal, which would be for the 2030-31 season, is a mutual option.
The deal will see Larsson — who will still bank a rookie-scale $2.3 million for the upcoming 2026-27 season — reportedly make $13.5 million in 2027-28 to begin the extension before getting annual increases.
Pelle Larsson drives on Hornets wing Kon Knueppel during the NBA Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Larsson is expected to play a huge role in his third season on a Heat team looking to contend once again.
The team executed a blockbuster for Giannis Antetokounmpo in late June, a deal which also netted Bobby Portis.
Miami sent an extensive package in the deal, highlighted by former All-Star Tyler Herro, Sixth Man of the Year contender Jaime Jaquez Jr., recent first-rounders Kel’el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis and a combination of first-round picks, including No. 13 overall in 2026, which Milwaukee used to select Nate Ament out of Tennessee.
Larsson, 25, made a big leap in his second season, jumping from 4.6 to 11.4 points per game in 2025-26, starting in 54 of his 70 appearances.
Pelle Larsson is the leader of the Swedish National Team. FIBA via Getty Images
The two-way swingman also saw his rebounds climb from 1.7 to 3.5 and his assists from 1.2 to 3.4 per game in his increased role.
The 6-foot-5 glue guy also shot nearly 50 percent from the field for the season and 32.3 percent from 3, going 62-for-192 from beyond the arc.
Larsson is also the top player on the Swedish National Team.
This offseason, he averaged 26 points per game across four contests with Sweden in FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifiers, where the team went 3-1 and pulled off an upset against Lauri Markkanen and Finland in Helsinki on Aug. 27. Larsson had 31 points in the game.
In last summer’s EuroBasket tournament, he averaged 18.8 points and 4.4 rebounds while leading Sweden, though it went 1-4 and was eliminated in Group Play.
The Warriors didn’t have an eye-popping offseason.
But they had an under-the-radar acquisition that could help them: They added Frank Vogel to their coaching staff as an assistant.
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Frank Vogel looks on during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Jan. 10, 2026. Getty Images
Vogel is bright. He’s defensive-minded. He led the Lakers to an NBA championship in the 2020 bubble at Walt Disney World.
When Steve Kerr (who won five championships as a player and four as coach) decided to return to Golden State’s helm this summer, he made it clear that the team and the coaching staff had some major areas in which they needed to improve.
Kerr added that he recently rewatched every turnover the Warriors committed last season. He believes they need to tighten the ship, bolster their decision-making and work on their fundamentals.
Vogel can help with all of that.
He’s known for transforming defenses. When he was the head coach of the Pacers from 2011-2016, he helped lead them to consecutive Eastern Conference finals in 2013 and 2014, in large part because of their discipline on the less glamorous side of the court.
Kerr has long been one of the league’s top coaches. He has a great staff. They helped the Warriors become the league’s modern-day dynasty, winning four championships in eight years from 2015-2018.
But it’s clear the Warriors could use some fresh eyes, too.
And Vogel will be very helpful with that.
Since the Warriors won their last championship in 2022, they’ve struggled. They haven’t made it past the second round of the playoffs the last four seasons. In two of those seasons, they missed the postseason altogether.
That said, those are guys who have lived atop the league the last decade and are used to winning.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, left, and assistant coach Frank Vogel look on during a game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
The Warriors will surely look to make some major moves ahead of the trade deadline to shore up their roster holes. And Vogel will be there to help oversee it all.
Vogel has a keen eye. In many ways, he got the raw end of the deal when he was fired by the Lakers in 2022 after the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in 2021 and missed the postseason in 2022.
But that wasn’t Vogel’s fault.
After the Lakers won their first championship in a decade in 2020, they parted ways with some key pieces of their championship squad to acquire Russell Westbrook, a move that will live in franchise infamy. Someone had to take the fall for the Lakers’ dysfunction. Vogel was first in line, a fate many coaches around the league have suffered in a role that often resembles a carousel.
After coaching the Suns from 2023-24 and serving as an assistant for the Mavericks last season, Vogel has landed with a veteran-laden team and a future Hall of Fame coach who will surely appreciate his skills.
A pairing of Kerr and Vogel just seems right.
There’s old blood. There’s new blood. And there are two great minds who have independently carried teams across the finish line now working in tandem.
