Excitement sparks the crisp winter air in Phoenix, Arizona. The bandwagon is beginning to fill. The city and fanbase are anxiously awaiting the new season. The Phoenix Suns, a team mired in mediocrity for a decade, have reasons to be enthusiastic. James Jones traded for an All-Star, signed a solid 3-and-D player in Jae Crowder, and solidified the bench.
These moves bring expectations for the Suns as national talking heads have the slated to make the playoffs from the first time since Larry King Live was on the air. The team will face the challenge of being expected to perform.