The Suns supposedly added a piece to their puzzle this week by agreeing to terms with guard Jamal Crawford. But Crawford seems more like an oddly cut piece that doesn’t fit, no matter how many attempts are made to force it into place.
He’s not a true point guard, which the Suns need. He’s not a good defender, which the Suns need. And he’s not particularly good at creating opportunities for teammates, which runs counter to coach Igor Kokoskov’s offensive philosophy.
Oh, and he’s 38.
That’s not to diminish Crawford’s skill-set. There are reasons he’s played 18 seasons in the NBA.