Igor Kokoskov will leave the NBA after quite a ride, as he has agreed to become the new head coach of Fenerbahce in Istanbul, according to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN.
Sacramento Kings assistant Igor Kokoskov has agreed in principle to become the next head coach of Fenerbahce in Istanbul, sources tell ESPN. Kokoskov had been the Suns head coach and is currently the Serbian national coach.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2020
The Sacramento Kings assistant coach was in charge of the Phoenix Suns for the 2018/2019 season and is also the head coach for the Serbian national team.
Kokoskov has some history as an international coach, leading the Slovenian national team to an EuroBasket title in 2017. Back then, Luka Doncic and Goran Tragic where part of the squad. The Serbian-born will replace Zelijko Obradovic with Fenerbache.
Heat Guard sent a message to Igor through social media, wishing him the best in this new chapter of his career.
Good luck to @FBBasketbol and Igor Kokoškov on the 3 year journey. Proud of you my coach 🙌🏼 iyi şanslar pic.twitter.com/1TJvYRReq0
— Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) July 2, 2020