A lot of talk surrounding the Phoenix Suns this early season focuses on coach Earl Watson’s perceived over-reliance on grizzlied veterans at the expense of trotting out bright shiny new rookies.
Fans bristle over box scores with P.J. Tucker playing 40+ minutes in a loss, compared to rookie Dragan Bender’s 10 or fewer.
Or they growl over old man Leandro Barbosa Brandon Knight’s 30+ minutes while rookie Tyler Ulis can’t get off the bench.
Over the past 10 games, three of the Suns top seven minutes-getters are 30+ year old veterans Jared Dudley, P.