Sky have opportunity to separate coach, GM after James Wade’s exit, but will they?

Emre Vatansever directs the Sky in the huddle during his first game at the helm. He said his “first priority is to make these players good on the court.” (Chicago Sky)

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the first calls Emre Vatansever made after he was tapped to replace coach/general manager James Wade on an interim basis was to Pacers assistant Jenny Boucek.

Vatansever’s first coaching opportunity in the WNBA was as an intern on Boucek’s Storm staff in 2014. He spent three seasons there before joining the Sky in 2017 on -Amber Stock’s bench. Boucek provided some advice over the phone and was present for the Sky’s 89-87 victory over the Fever on Sunday to provide support.