Over his first four seasons (through 2017-18), Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough cycled through more than 45 players on his active roster. That’s 45 players who were acquired after McDonough was hired, have suited up and played at least one game with the Suns.
Since a roster cannot carry more than 15 active players on NBA contracts, that’s three wholesale roster turnovers. In four years.
First summer
In May 2013, McDonough inherited a roster that had just gone 25-57 and arguably had the least talented roster in the NBA. The roster boasted no All-Stars, and no one appeared remotely close to getting there.