Yes, 2024 started a few days ago. However, the undersigned was very ill last week and it is only January. 3, we watch Larry David’s New Year’s Statute of Limitations for three days. Plus, we all know that the first few days of the new year are spent recovering from the holidays before making those resolutions.
With that in mind, it’s time to take a look at all 18 players on the Phoenix Suns roster and determine what realistic goals each should set for themselves. As with any New Year’s resolution, we try to keep it as achievable as possible (ie within each player’s control). Like 99% of New Year’s resolutions, we’re stuck with a goal that only applies for the next four to six months. Theo Maledon: The Sons Debut It has been more than two weeks since Maledon signed his third and final bilateral contract with the Suns. With Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon controlling minutes in the backcourt, not to mention Josh Okogie, Jordan Goodwin and Saben Lee, the entire roster will compete for playing time, making the Suns debut the only thing who awaits Maledon Become a player. . new comer Udoka Azubuike: Make a U-turn On one hand, it’s nice to see a two-way guy get rotation minutes like Azubuike. On the other hand, the claim of Jusuf Nurkic. it is related to the rotation of the center of the sun. Azubuike hasn’t let anyone down, especially laying goose eggs in his last three games.
But his immediate impact as a circle player showed just how much the Suns need that prototypical third center.In that regard, Azubuike posted an absurd 94.4% success rate last season. His overall shooting percentage of 81.9% is also the highest in NBA history among players who played at least 35 games in a season. In limited minutes, he shot 76.5 percent from the floor for Phoenix. The poor showing against the Houston Rockets reminded us how much fun it can be to play, especially against a team like this. Isabel: Go, drive, go.We figured the Suns wouldn’t trade another backup player, but that’s out of Lee’s control. With Goodwin out of control, Saben Lee got his chance, logging double-digit minutes against the Sacramento Kings, Rockets and Charlotte Hornets. He had 16 points and 8 assists in three games. Beal’s return has Lee on the outside looking in, but with more time, his goal is to show coach Frank Vogel the face of a backup downhill driver. The Suns don’t need traditional floor generals like Book, Beal and Kevin Durant, but bench time is still in the works. Lee is one of the few players who can attack in coverage or drive and kick. Reminding Vogel to bring that dynamic to the table is the best way for him to buy time. Spherical Ball: Show your birds a new world with a ballBol Bol played a total of 19 minutes in Monday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. In the first game of 2024, he scored 11 points and 9 rebounds in 20 minutes. His coaches and teammates alike raved about his performance, citing “discipline” or “consistency” as the key to getting the most out of Ball’s talent and tenure.Come on, rain. Show everyone your new globe In the first 2-3 months. A few weeks ago, Goodwin was a hero in the fourth quarter, fueling Phoenix’s offense in a different time than Booker, when Beal and KD were still injured. Fast forward to now and he has nothing but free time and there is someone opening the door for Isard.Unlike Okogie, Goodwin doesn’t hesitate to shoot when he’s open. The problem is he’s shooting 36.9% overall and just 29.5% on 3-pointers. Worse, Goodwin is taking 5.3 long-range attempts per 36 minutes. It’s more than just Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant!His shot selection has been questionable for a while, but at least he’s getting his shots quicker. That hasn’t been the case lately, and between missed open 3s and forced layups, Goodwin has disappeared from the rotation.
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