The Suns should be absolutely thrilled by the team they’ve assembled. With assets in their back pocket, good young players on the roster, and future cap space still in tact, Phoenix basketball is finally starting to inspire some hope.
But it’s easy to overlook all of that with just a quick look around the Pacific division. Golden State is still doing Golden State things. DeMarcus Cousins just signed for the veterans minimum, meaning the team now has five active All-Stars to go along with a deep bench.
Then in Los Angeles, everyone suddenly has to be a Laker.