Phoenix Suns

Why the Suns' Shot Selection is as Off as a Bad Tinder Date!

Is it time for the Phoenix Suns to rethink their shots? With Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the roster, you'd think they’d be throwing darts at the hoop!

The Phoenix Suns are facing a bit of a shooting crisis this season. Despite having superstar talents like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the team is taking only 23.3 percent of their shots from close range, a significant drop from their previously ranked averages. In years past, the Suns prided themselves on their ability to penetrate defenses and finish strong at the rim. This season, however, they seem to be content settling for jump shots rather than capitalizing on their strengths. Coach Monty Williams must be wondering if his players have lost the map to the basket!

The startling statistic is hard to ignore, especially when the Suns are now ranked at the bottom of the league for close-range shooting attempts. With both Durant and Booker known for their scoring prowess, it’s puzzling that the team would veer away from a high-percentage strategy. If they want to make a serious playoff push, they’ll need to focus on drawing defenders in, which often leads to easier buckets—or at least, enticing fouls that send them to the charity stripe.

In a fun turn of events, Stewart Cink, a golfer and sports personality, recently donned a Phoenix Suns jersey while participating in the Charles Schwab Cup week in Phoenix. His surprise appearance included a floor-side moment where he assisted the Suns Gorilla mascot during a playful dunk contest. This lighthearted distraction may just be what the team needs to spark a fire and remind them that basketball is meant to be fun.

But wait—there's more! Former Suns player Larry Nance commented on the current status of the Phoenix team and humorously suggested that Draymond Green could be the missing piece. Now, imagine Green striking a pose in Diamondbacks gear. Adding some tenacious defense to the roster might not hurt the Suns as they reshape their approach to scoring.

So, here's a fun fact: Did you know that before the Suns, Larry Nance was an NBA legend known for his athletic dunks and was one of the first players to make the slam dunk competition famous? Speaking of slam dunks, Stewart Cink’s unusual sideline antics remind everyone that sports are all about fun and unexpected twists; who would’ve thought golf and basketball mixed so well? In the end, perhaps it shows that finding a balance between playfulness and strategy is what the Suns need to reignite their shot selection!