Cameron Johnson Labeled as Suns' Most Underrated Player
The Phoenix Suns have no shortage of talented players.
The most recently paid is center Deandre Ayton, who just inked a four-year, $133 million deal to stay in Phoenix. Ayton joins stars such as Chris Paul and Devin Booker to form one of the best trios in the league.
However, the talent doesn't stop there. Mikal Bridges has elevated himself as one of the best defenders in the NBA, while contributors such as Jae Crowder have also helped elevate the Suns.
However, according to Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley, Cameron Johnson takes the title as Phoenix's most underrated player.
Cameron Johnson Labeled as Suns' Most Underrated Player
"Cameron Johnson landed in the desert three years back with a reliable three-ball and very little else going for him. Over the three seasons since, he has emerged as a major two-way contributor and key cog for a Suns team that won the West in 2020-21 and followed up with an Association-best 64 victories this past season," said Buckley.
"If you still think of Johnson as a fiery shooter, it's time to update the scouting report. While his three-ball is hotter than ever (his 2.5 makes per game and 42.5 percent splash rate were both personal bests), his game has grown more layered at both ends.
"His handles are getting tighter. His defense is becoming more versatile and more consistent. His scoring is growing not by extending out, but rather by featuring more in-between buckets and off-the-dribble scores. He could be a good distance shy of his final ceiling, but he's further on the growth chart than people might realize."
Johnson is due for a contract extension this offseason and could see around $15 million per season. He finished third in the league's Sixth Man of the Year award voting last season.
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