The new look Phoenix Suns are challenging the traditional narrative as it pertains to the point guard position, especially in the Valley of the Sun. James Jones is in the process of building a roster that doesn’t have a prototypical distributor. Who really does these day?
Chris Paul, one of the last true point guards in the game, is now with Golden State and Cameron Payne (who is a point guard by in name only) is in San Antonio. Their departure signifies that Phoenix is looking to change up their offensive strategy. Say goodbye to watching Deandre Ayton set five high-screens-per-possession as CP3 tries to set up the pick-and-roll, only to opt out and not pass the ball to the rolling DA.