Few players have as much to prove for the Phoenix Suns this season than new recruit Jalen Green. The 23-year-old did not feature for the team during preseason, aggravating a hamstring strain while on the two game trip to China to take on the Brooklyn Nets. As a result of this, he is not going to be available for opening night versus the Sacramento Kings.
Green isn't the only starter who will be missing - center Mark Williams also won't feature - but this group is quickly creating a next man up mentality. As evidenced by Dillon Brooks requiring stitches after a scrimmage at training recently, this roster is going to play hard no matter who is out on the court.