If this were a video game, everything would be so simple. The Suns are overflowing with former lottery picks approaching their primes, and there’s no doubt their losing days are coming to an end. In NBA 2K, that would mean a roster filled with All-Star talents in just two years. But in real life, it doesn’t guarantee a thing.
Other than Devin Booker, not a single Suns players has established himself as a consistent, valuable NBA player. Other guys have shown potential to be anywhere from good to great, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll get there.