Phoenix Suns Face Potential Repeat of Historically Poor Season amid Roster Concerns
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns are drawing early criticism for a roster construction that analysts are calling deeply flawed, raising concerns the team may be poised to replicate the struggles of past seasons. A recent analysis highlights significant imbalances and a lack of foundational assets,casting doubt on the team’s short and long-term prospects.
The core of the critique centers on a heavily guard-centric payroll, with approximately 70% of the team’s salary dedicated to shooting guards. Concerns have been raised about the performance of key players, with one analysis labeling a prominent secondary player as a “negative at both ends of the floor.” The team’s depth at the power forward position is also under scrutiny,with a marginal NBA small forward perhaps starting.
further compounding issues are veteran players perceived as unmotivated and focused on potential trades, exemplified by comparisons to players like Trevor ariza, Allen, Hunter, and O’Neale.the center rotation is described as among the league’s weakest, and there are anxieties that Devin Booker’s contract could become a financial burden similar to Bradley Beal’s in the coming years.A critical impediment to advancement is the Suns’ lack of draft capital, having relinquished their first-round picks for the next five years. Analysts suggest this situation could negatively impact player effort and motivation, as veterans may be disinclined to invest fully in a team with limited future prospects.
The analysis points to the Kevin durant trade,specifically the inclusion of Jalen Green,as a pivotal decision that initiated a “domino effect of badness.” Dillon Brooks is the onyl player currently believed to be optimally positioned within the roster, suited for a “junkyard dog 3-and-D wing” role.
The assessment concludes that a 30-win season would require a series of unlikely positive developments, attributing the current situation to avoidable missteps in team building and placing responsibility on Brian Gregory for constructing what some fear will be the worst Suns team in franchise history.