Question: Following a season in which the Sacramento Kings won three of their first four games before proceeding to lose 12 of their next 13 games, who signed for the Phoenix Suns?
Context: The 1975–76 Phoenix Suns season was the eighth season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.  The season included an improbable run to the NBA Finals by a team that had never won a playoff series and made the playoffs only one other season in the franchise's existence.  With a regular season record of 42–40, the Suns had finished third in the Pacific division standings and improved upon last season's win total by 10 games.  The ensuing playoff run took plenty by surprise, including a seven-game series win against the Western Conference's top seed Golden State Warriors, a team that had finished 17 games ahead of the Suns in the divisional standings.  The franchise's first Finals appearance pitted them against a 12-time champion in the Boston Celtics, whose roster featured three players from that season's All-Star Game.  The 1976 NBA Finals would feature a memorable Game 5 triple-overtime thriller filled with controversies in which the Suns narrowly lost.  Returning home for Game 6, the demoralized Suns would lose Game 6 and the series but not before endearing a generation of fans to the Suns franchise and showcasing a basketball from the desert southwest.  The team's "Cinderella" season earned them the nickname Sunderella Suns.  John MacLeod was head coach and the Suns played their home games at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 1993–94 NBA season was the Kings' 45th season in the National Basketball Association, and ninth season in Sacramento.  With top draft pick Bobby Hurley from Duke University in the 1993 NBA draft, the Kings had a renewed optimism entering the season winning three of their first four games.  However, they proceeded to lose 12 of their next 13 games including eight straight losses.  In December, things got worse for the Kings as Hurley was involved in a life threatening automobile accident, and was out for the remainder of the season after playing just 19 games.  At midseason, the Kings acquired Olden Polynice from the Detroit Pistons as they went on to finish sixth in the Pacific Division with a 28–54 record.  Mitch Richmond averaged 23.4 points per game, and was selected to start for the Western Conference in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game.  Following the season, Wayman Tisdale signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns. The 2004–05 NBA season was the Kings' 56th season in the National Basketball Association, and their 20th season in Sacramento.  The Kings struggled losing four of their first five games, but would then win 12 of their next 13 games.  However, as the season progressed, the Kings would trade away their top players.  Doug Christie was traded to the Orlando Magic for Cuttino Mobley in January, and All-Star forward Chris Webber was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers for Kenny Thomas and former Kings' forward Corliss Williamson in February.  Still, the Kings managed to finish second in the Pacific Division with a solid 50–32 record, clinching a sixth spot in the Western Conference.  However, in the playoffs, the Kings failed to make it out of the first round, losing to the Seattle SuperSonics in five games.  Following the season, Mobley signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers, and Bobby Jackson was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Wayman Lawrence Tisdale (June 9, 1964 – May 15, 2009) was an American professional basketball player in the NBA and a smooth jazz bass guitarist.  A three-time All American at the University of Oklahoma, he was elected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Kings' 51st season in the National Basketball Association, and 15th season in Sacramento.  During the offseason, the Kings acquired Nick Anderson from the Orlando Magic, and signed free agent Tony Delk.  For the season opener, the Kings traveled to Tokyo, Japan to play their first two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Coming off a winning record in a strike shortened season was much expected of the Kings, who got off to a fast start winning nine of their first ten games.  However, they lost seven of their final eight games, finishing fifth in the Pacific Division with a 44–38 record.  Superstar forward Chris Webber led the way with 24.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, and was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.  In the Western Conference Quarterfinals, they would lose in five games to the Los Angeles Lakers.  Following the season, Corliss Williamson was traded to the Toronto Raptors, and Delk signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns. The 1990–91 NBA season was the Mavericks' 11th season in the National Basketball Association.  During the offseason, the Mavericks signed free agent All-Star forward Alex English, while acquiring his teammate Fat Lever from the Denver Nuggets, and Rodney McCray from the Sacramento Kings.  However, the Mavericks troubles would start early as Lever, and Roy Tarpley were both lost early in the season with season ending injuries.  While on the injured list, Tarpley would again be suspended for substance abuse by the NBA.  Despite winning four of their first five games, the Mavericks struggled and lost 10 of their next 13 games.  Their struggles continued as they lost eight consecutive games near the end of the season, finishing sixth in the Midwest Division with a 28–54 record.  Following the season, English retired. The 1988–89 Phoenix Suns season was the 20th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.  Cotton Fitzsimmons, Suns head coach for the '70–'71 and '71–'72 seasons, returned to the franchise where he got his first head coaching position.  The Suns also enjoyed the benefits of a trade which brought Tom Chambers to the Valley of the Sun, who would have an All-Star season his first year in Phoenix.  The Suns' regular seasons successes were carried on through the playoffs, sweeping Denver in the first round and defeating Golden State four games to one in the Western Conference Semifinals.  The Suns saw their playoff fortunes reverse in the Conference Finals when they met the season's MVP Magic Johnson and the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers, getting swept four games to zero.  All home games were played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 1983–84 Phoenix Suns season was the 16th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.  The Suns were in the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, extending a then-franchise record.  The Suns eliminated their first round opponent, Portland, three games to two before defeating the Utah Jazz and NBA leading scorer, Adrian Dantley, four games to two.  In the Western Conference Finals, the Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.  The team was led by head coach John MacLeod, in his 11th year with the Suns, and played all home games in Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 1980–81 Phoenix Suns season was the 13th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.  At 57–25, the team had finished with its best regular season record.  For the Suns, they had appeared in their first Finals five years ago but never could claim a divisional title as their own.  Atop the Western Conference standings for the first time, the Suns had earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs.  The offense was highlighted by balanced attack, with four starters averaging 15 points or more a game, but none greater than 19.  This, despite a trade that meant the departure of four-time All-NBA Paul Westphal, who was swapped for fourth-year All-Star guard Dennis Johnson.  In the conference semifinals, the Suns would meet the Kansas City Kings, a team they had defeated in the first round one season ago but found more difficult to handle this season.  After a 22-point win in game one, the Suns would go on to lose game seven and the series.  The Suns were led by head coach John MacLeod and played all home games in Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 2000–01 NBA season was the Kings' 52nd season in the National Basketball Association, and 16th season in Sacramento.  During the offseason, the Kings acquired shooting guard Doug Christie from the Toronto Raptors and signed free agent Bobby Jackson.  After two straight playoff seasons, the Kings would make it into the NBA's elite status by challenging the Pacific Division all season, falling just one game short with a solid 55–27 record.  Chris Webber had his best season averaging 27.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, as he was selected along with Vlade Divac for the 2001 NBA All-Star Game, while first round draft pick Hedo Türkoğlu made the All-Rookie Second Team.  In the first round of the playoffs, the Kings would win their first playoff series in 20 years by beating the Phoenix Suns in four games after losing Game 1.  However, they were swept by the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals in four straight games.  Following the season, Jason Williams was traded along with Nick Anderson to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Jon Barry was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
Answer: Wayman Tisdale