No one expected the avalanche of misfortune and inconsistency that has befallen the Suns through the first three quarters of this season. Yet the series of injuries, bizarre roster moves and scheduling screwballs that have made this season disappointing can also be seen as stepping stones eventually leading to a turnaround. Inconsistency has led the way all year, meaning that if the young Suns can overcome their unpredictable nature they could pop out of the 2018-19 season looking back fondly on how they grew as a team. It’s too late to salvage the year from a competitive standpoint but not too late to make progress.
5 things to watch as the Phoenix Suns try to turn their season around in the final months
