Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov agrees to become Suns' coach

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The Phoenix Suns have agreed to terms with Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov to become the franchise's head coach. The two sides reached agreement on a three-year contract, league sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Kokoskov, a native of Serbia, will be the first head coach born and raised outside North America in NBA history, the Suns said. He will begin his duties as head coach after Utah's season concludes. The Jazz trail the Houston Rockets 1-0 in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Suns general manager Ryan McDonough met with Kokoskov in Houston before Sunday's Game 1 and moved quickly to make an offer, league sources told ESPN. The Suns are working on a major rebuild and need to start crafting a roster and culture around young star Devin Booker.

Kokoskov, 46, has been considered one of the finest assistant coaches in the NBA, on and off in the league for 15 seasons, including with the Suns from 2008 to 2013.

Jazz coach Quin Snyder and general manager Dennis Lindsey have credited Kokoskov with a great deal of the growth of Utah's young roster