During the Suns draft picks' introductory press conference, Marquese Chriss was asked what he knew about Dragan Bender’s game and style of play.
His immediate, matter-of-fact response: “He can shoot.”
The room of reporters laughed along with Chriss’ new teammates, Bender and Tyler Ulis, and new bosses, head coach Earl Watson and general manager Ryan McDonough. Bender shrugged.
“Pretty much,” the No. 4 pick said with a smile.
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That was one of the first public interactions between Bender and Chriss, who were anointed partial “future-of-the-franchise” duties as the No.