When you bring up the Phoenix Suns and their young core to anyone, discussions involving Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton almost immediately ensue. Given each player’s rise to stardom, this routine honestly makes sense.
But with two incredibly bright stars constantly absorbing the public’s attention, a third one off to the side might go somewhat ignored, even despite its own luminous appeal.
Into the fold steps Mikal Bridges.
Thanks to a draft day trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Suns walked away with the former Villanova Wildcat three years ago, paring him with Ayton who went selected with that draft’s first overall pick.