Tag: Igor Kokoskov

Mavericks could be looking to hire Igor Kokosov as assistant coach

Staff

Not only could Igor Kokoskov return to the NBA but it may happen to coach Luka Doncic. By Antonis Stroggylakis/ info@eurohoops.net The Dallas Mavericks are moving towards hiring Igor Kokoskov as an assistant coach according to multiple reports. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer first reported that the Mavericks are “targeting” Kokoskov and Marc Stein tweeted that Dallas is “progressing in its attempts” to add the Serbian coach and prompt a reunion between him and two-time NBA All-Star Luka Doncic. In 2017, Kokoskov coached Doncic during Slovenia’s undefeated march to winning the EuroBasket championship for the first time ever. Under Kokoskov,…

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Suns Hire Jazz Ass’t Igor Kokoskov as new Head Coach

Brandon King

The Phoenix Suns hired Jazz assistant coach Igor Kokoskov to become the 19th Head Coach in their franchise’s history. The hire marks the first time a NBA head coach has been born and raised outside of North America. Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough had this to say of the hiring: We are thrilled to bring Valley resident Igor Kokoškov back to Arizona as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Igor has been a pioneer throughout his basketball career and he brings a wealth of high level coaching experience to our…

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