Two Suns Fall in Bottom Half of Top 100 NBA Rankings
There's no surprise to see a handful of Phoenix Suns represented in ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players ranking.
Devin Booker paved the way by landing at No. 10, while Chris Paul wasn't too far behind at No. 21.
However, two more members of the Suns saw themselves named: Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges.
No. 51: Deandre Ayton
Previous Rank: 35
"One game to watch: Feb. 7 at Brooklyn, a game that could have been vastly different following Kevin Durant's summer trade request. Had Durant gotten his wish, Ayton could have been a Net for this showdown of championship hopefuls. Instead, Ayton reupped with the Suns and can veto any trade that involves him for a year," said Dave McMenamin.
Not a whole lot of analysis there, but Ayton falling 16 spots isn't a great endorsement for his performance last season.
Two players behind Ayton: Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jarrett Allen
Two players above Ayton: Jamal Murray and Mikal Bridges
No. 49: Mikal Bridges
Previous Rank: 66
"Swing skill: Bridges was one of three Suns players, along with Jae Crowder and Chris Paul, to rank in the top 25 in defensive real plus-minus last season. Coach Monty Williams often credited the 6-foot-6 Bridges as the key to Phoenix's defensive success due to his ability to crowd ball handlers while also disrupting as a help defender," said McMenamin.
Bridges propelled himself 17 spots from last year, and anybody who has watched Suns basketball understands how important Bridges has been to their success.
Two players behind Bridges: Jamal Murray and Deandre Ayton
Two players above Bridges: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Domantas Sabonis
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