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The Tyus Jones acquistion is a sign of Mike Budenholzer’s influence on the roster

When the 2023-24 season ended for the Phoenix Suns far earlier than anyone had anticipated, the reasons for their premature exit were multifaceted and abundant. A team that was arguably the most talented the Valley of the Sun had ever seen didn’t come near to achieving the expectations set forth before the season began.

We all have our theories as to why. However, one thing that has become common knowledge (and was a continual talking point last season) is the fact that the Suns lack a traditional point guard. A conversation was sparked last summer when the team traded Chris Paul for Bradley Beal.