The Phoenix Suns are presumed to be in win-now mode this season, based on the acquisition of veteran role players this summer and the comments of owner Robert Sarver. But the success of the team will have much more to do with the performance of the young core.
Trevor Ariza and Ryan Anderson are both good players. They’re also both established in the league, and we know exactly what to expect from them this season. They won’t be what turns a league worst team into a respectable unit. So if the Suns are to become that, it will be because of the contributions of their young guys, namely Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.