The Phoenix Suns have entered into what they hope will be a quick and seamless rebuild, and the early returns on the roster overhaul have been promising. Rookies Khaman Maluach, Koby Brea and Rasheer Fleming have already shown flashes during preseason, while many out there are predicting the Suns actually surprise a few people with how many games they will win.
It is clear head coach Jordan Ott is building a new defensive identity, and he already has buy-in from the likes of Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie. If there is one player across the entire league who would fit both their new timeline and also personify that defensive culture, it is a guy they gave away in Toumani Camara.