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5 Things Phoenix Suns Fans Should Be Thankful For

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5 Things Suns Fans Should Be Thankful For

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The Phoenix Suns have been the feel-good story of the NBA. They were supposed to be one of the worst teams in the league, but ended up one game out of a very competitive Western Conference a year ago. Suns fans thought they were in for a long couple of seasons, but here are five things they have to be thankful for.

5. No Injuries

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5. No Injuries

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Just ask the Oklahoma City Thunder how big of a deal this is. The Suns have gone through this entire season without any major injuries. It's only 15 games into the season, but this is a great sign.

4. Eric Bledsoe Is Signed

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4. Eric Bledsoe Is Signed

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All offseason long the basketball world wondered what team Eric Bledsoe would end up on when negotiations between him and the Suns weren't going anywhere. He was a restricted free agent, so the Suns could match any offer presented to him. They eventually came to an agreement on a five-year deal, and fans should be thankful for his return.

3. Isaiah Thomas' Bench Play

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3. Isaiah Thomas' Bench Play

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Isaiah Thomas has not started any of the Suns' games this season. He leads the team with 15.7 points per game and also a 23.0 PER, while his 4.2 assists per game rank second on the team. While the signing was questioned, it seems to be a smart move by the Suns.

2. High-Scoring Offense

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2. High-Scoring Offense

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The Suns have the fourth-highest scoring offense in the league at 105.3 points per game. They do this without a player getting more than 16 points per game and have six players who score more than 10 points per game. They don't rely on one player, so if one is cold on any given night it won't affect the overall performance.

1. They Are Competitive

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1. They Are Competitive

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That alone should make all Suns fans happy. This team was supposed to be in rebuilding mode, but they are picked by many to make the playoffs in the difficult Western Conference. They also may end up with a high Los Angeles Lakers' pick, as long as it isn't too high.

Nick Villano is the New Jersey Devils writer for Rant Sports. He also adds to the site’s NBA, MLB and NFL content. You can follow him on Twitter or add him to your Google circle.

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