Injuries Force Goodwin's Minutes, Production to Skyrocket

So much for being deep at the guard positions.

Injuries to Eric Bledsoe (knee), Brandon Knight (groin) and Ronnie Price (foot) have depleted the Suns' well-stocked backcourt cupboard. Head Coach Jeff Hornacek has been left to make do with other ingredients, most of which have never been so prominently featured in their NBA careers.

This is especially the case for Archie Goodwin, someone who defines the phrase "paying his dues." The 6-5 guard entered the league as a late first-round draft pick with gobs of potential and the will to unleash it. Doing so, however, required countless extra hours in the gym and nearly as much time watching games transpire from the bench.

Goodwin stayed ready by…