“Jordan Ott is an outstanding hire,” Vaughn said last week. “His work ethic, demeanor, passion, and deep knowledge of the game will resonate with both young and veteran players. Jordan will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of finding solutions and will be committed to building a sustainable and successful brand of basketball.”

“I’m always going to bank on who I am as a person. … We’re going to demand that (players) work. That’s where it’s going to start. I want them to know and believe that I’m going to help them.”