Bright Side Baller: Young athletic teams remain the Suns’ kryptonite

John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.

How does the chorus of Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul start again? That’s right. “I take two steps forward, I take two steps back”...

The Phoenix Suns, after their 121–113 stumble to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, embody the maddening dance of two steps forward, one step back. Monday night against the Clippers, they looked sharp, like a team with purpose, precision, and swagger. They opened this game riding that same wave, bringing energy, efficiency, and hustle to the first half. It was smooth, promising,…