Why The Phoenix Suns Do The Deal 

Let’s talk about how this deal changes the Suns. 

It sure makes them bigger. In recent years, the Suns’ success has been predicated on a big, two wings and two guards. This deal would have them using Davis as a jumbo four. It would hurt their pace and their space. 

On the other hand, it could juice their defense. Yes, Bridges is a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, but pairing Davis with Deandre Ayton in the frontcourt ought to do wonders for this team’s interior defense. The pros should outweigh the cons there. 

More significantly, this deal gives the Suns a dominant inside scorer they haven’t had with this team so far. Ayton can finish pick-and-rolls, but Davis can score out of the short roll, in face-up situations, and in isolation on the low block.

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All told, he’d give the Suns a dynamic they haven’t had in this era. 

Should the Lakers part with such a player?