When Frank Vogel began interviewing for open head coaching positions this spring, he found an unusual job market. Typically teams looking for a new coach are coming off poor seasons or are in, or about to be in, the early stage of a rebuild. This cycle, instead, was headlined by contenders who expected to win right away. That includes the Suns, who this week hired Vogel to a multiyear deal to take over a championship contender.
Sports Illustrated sat down with Vogel to discuss the Suns, Chris Paul and an NBA that has seen several championship coaches, including Vogel, fired not long after winning their title.
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.
