Following the much-needed week off with the All-Star break, Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov decided to tweak his rotation. Instead of Mikal Bridges starting at small forward, which he had the previous 45 games, Kelly Oubre Jr. is getting his opportunity now to prove his worth long-term in Phoenix.
During the Suns’ last 10 games before resetting the batteries, which included no T.J. Warren as he continues to recover from a bone bruise in his right ankle, Oubre Jr. averaged 17.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.