John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.
The first round of the NBA playoffs is thinning the field, and with each exit comes an inevitable reckoning. Teams begin the introspective process, dissecting what went wrong, where cracks formed, and how they might rebuild stronger. Roster construction, once seen as vision, now feels like hindsight. And the flaws, previously ignored in the thrill of competition, stand exposed, demanding attention.
The Phoenix Suns know this cycle well.