The Phoenix Suns are still figuring things out. Sitting at a record of 7-6 (.538) they are battling through injuries, new coaching schemes, an entirely new roster, and the entire NBA pressuring them to succeed right away. Therefore, it is extremely difficult, especially with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal missing time to generate consistency and break off the training wheels of the new NBA season.
A major part of getting acclimated is setting the rotation, and with new defensive-minded head coach Frank Vogel taking the reigns, it is clear that he rewards hustle and effort on the defensive side of the floor.