Why The Phoenix Suns Do The Deal
On the other hand, some will suggest that the Suns ought to be thinking about Wembenyama and Henderson as well.
In fairness, this team does appear to be falling apart. We’ll spare you the detailed breakdown: we’re sure you’ve heard about it. Robert Sarver. Deandre Ayton. Jae Crowder. All told, it’s been a messy summer in Phoenix.
Counterpoint: so what? The Suns made the NBA Finals in 2020-21. They won 64 games last season. This group is close. Moving some draft capital in order to improve could be a decision that gets them over the hump.
Frankly, we love the concept of DeRozan as the sixth man on this team. Alternatively, he could start at the 4 position, giving the Suns a boost in front-court playmaking.
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Still, we think he’d function best as the best sixth man in the NBA, seeing time at the 2, 3, and 4 situationally. For the multi-time All-Star, it would be quite the sacrifice:
Sometimes, to accomplish the hardest goal in the league, sacrifices have to be made.
