Overview
- Mike Muscala begins his first NBA coaching role at age 34 after retiring following the 2023-24 season.
- His 11-year playing career, which included stops with the Hawks and Thunder, gives him a wealth of frontcourt insight.
- Muscala and head coach Jordan Ott previously crossed paths with the Atlanta Hawks, where Ott served as video coordinator and Muscala was a player.
- The Suns have already added Jesse Mermuys and Mateen Cleaves to Ott’s staff earlier this offseason.
- Ownership and management see Muscala’s hire as a boost to developing young big men like Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach.