ESPN's Stephen A. Smith doesn't see Phoenix as championship contenders despite the Suns (39-15) having the NBA's second-best record.
"Not to me, not yet," said Smith on ESPN's First Take a day after Phoenix beat Miami, 106-86, Tuesday night.
Smith pointed out the "elite play at the point guard spot" with Chris Paul, acknowledged Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton and gave props to Monty Williams and the coaching staff, but said he feels as if the Suns are "a piece away."
While Smith never says what that 'piece" is, the Suns have questions at two positions.