Since the departure of Steve Nash in 2012, the Phoenix Suns have lacked a bonafide face of the franchise. The moment Goran Dragic got close to earning that distinction, he was accidentally phased out of the backcourt and eventually traded away after voicing his distrust of the organization.
Between the Morris twins’ drama-filled season, Eric Bledsoe‘s quiet demeanor and the rest of the team still being too young, the Suns have lacked a player for fans to truly identify with. Free agent acquisition Mirza Teletovic may never be the face of the franchise, but he has a good chance of being a fan favorite based on everything we’ve learned about him over the last few weeks.