Phoenix Suns' Ideal Starting 5 For 2016-17 Season

By Brendan Patel

The Phoenix Suns had a rough season and will look to try to improve their roster in the offseason. They have cap space and a high draft pick, as well as several players returning from injury. With a new head coach and plenty of young talent, the future looks bright if the team can stay healthy.

Phoenix Suns\' Ideal Starting 5 For 2016-17 Season
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5. Point Guard – Brandon Knight

Point Guard – Brandon Knight Credit: Getty Images
Knight is a capable point guard who does a lot of things well and is still developing as a player. He is versatile enough to share the court with Eric Bledsoe, although the team might choose to stagger their minutes.

5. Point Guard – Brandon Knight

Knight is a capable point guard who does a lot of things well and is still developing as a player. He is versatile enough to share the court with Eric Bledsoe, although the team might choose to stagger their minutes.

4. Shooting Guard – Eric Bledsoe

Shooting Guard – Eric Bledsoe Credit: Getty Images
The Suns have had previous success with small lineups, and Bledsoe is talented enough to play multiple positions. He is one of the most athletic players in the league, but injuries have kept him off of the court.

4. Shooting Guard – Eric Bledsoe

The Suns have had previous success with small lineups, and Bledsoe is talented enough to play multiple positions. He is one of the most athletic players in the league, but injuries have kept him off of the court.

3. Small Forward – Devin Booker

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Booker’s true position is shooting guard, but the team could choose to go with a three-guard lineup to get their three most talented players on the floor. Booker showed some playmaking last year, but his best attribute is his outside shooting.

3. Small Forward – Devin Booker

Booker’s true position is shooting guard, but the team could choose to go with a three-guard lineup to get their three most talented players on the floor. Booker showed some playmaking last year, but his best attribute is his outside shooting.

2. Power Forward – Ryan Anderson

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Some team will certainly overpay for Anderson this offseason, and his defense still raises plenty of questions. However, his shooting would be a great fit in this lineup, and Tyson Chandler has had success next to offensive-minded power forwards.

2. Power Forward – Ryan Anderson

Some team will certainly overpay for Anderson this offseason, and his defense still raises plenty of questions. However, his shooting would be a great fit in this lineup, and Tyson Chandler has had success next to offensive-minded power forwards.

1. Center – Tyson Chandler

Center – Tyson Chandler Credit: Getty Images
Chandler is another player who struggled with injuries, but he is still a capable rim protector and a threat when rolling to the basket. He is also a veteran leader in the locker room, something this young team needs.

1. Center – Tyson Chandler

Chandler is another player who struggled with injuries, but he is still a capable rim protector and a threat when rolling to the basket. He is also a veteran leader in the locker room, something this young team needs.

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