Dragan Bender has struggled mightily over his first two seasons in the league. His critics have argued he’ll never be able to produce, while his believers have pointed out that he was supposed to be raw when he was drafted so his struggles haven’t been a surprise.
This season, Bender’s going to have to prove his worth to the Suns. If his play isn’t conducive to the team winning games, he’ll find himself at the back of a very crowded bench. Bender was a potential “two years away” guy when he was drafted. His two years are up, and this will likely be his last real shot in Phoenix.