Bright Side Of The Sun · Nov 23, 2022
Despite all the distractions, Suns atop Western Conference anyway
Less than two months ago, the Western Conference leading Phoenix Suns (11-6) were a team in turmoil holding a funeral-like Media Day to kick off the new season.
Usually, the annual preseason Media Day is a free chance for all 30 teams to spout an egregious dose of optimism, setting expectations far and wide for a magical season. I still remember Goran Dragic returning to a ragtag Suns team sure to lose at least 50 games. Yet on Media Day he declared with a grin and a shrug, “Why not? I think we can” when asked if they could make a playoff push. That team went 25-57.
Every year, all 30 teams are gonna make the playoffs. At least 10 of those teams have visions of the Finals.