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Phoenix Suns: 10 stars you forgot played for the Suns

By Jono Perilli

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 09: Michael Redd #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at US Airways Center on February 9, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockets defeated the Suns 96-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 09: Michael Redd #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at US Airways Center on February 9, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockets defeated the Suns 96-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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#2: Jalen Rose (2006-07)

Jalen Rose is an Indiana legend and a Chicago hotshot, so it blew my mind to see that he had a quick run in Phoenix. It comes as no surprise since Rose was floating around different teams in the twilight of his career. It’s crazy to see that more fans are seeing Rose as a pure analyst and are forgetting some of his best days in the NBA.

Getting drafted in 1994, Rose had a few rocky seasons with Denver, before sailing smoothly in Indiana, providing a pure scoring force from 1997 to 2001. He’d only get better as he’d make the move to Chicago in 2002. Heading into his prime, Rose was then dealt to the Raptors in 2004, during a rocky season in Chicago where Rose was performing subpar to his previous years. After a run in Toronto, he was yet again traded to the Knicks where he’d play a forgettable season before getting waived.

But, in November 2006, Jalen Rose signed with the Phoenix Suns.

In only 29 games, Rose was limited to around 8.5 minutes a game, scoring 3.7 points per game. He was apart of a team that were hot off two sizzling seasons, making the Western Conference Finals in both. This season didn’t prove to be as successful. Rose was more of a benchwarmer this season, which would end up becoming his final season in the NBA. It’s unfortunate really, seeing a washed-up NBA vet end his career as a benchwarmer, especially after years of dominating.

Rose’s short stint in Phoenix is ridiculously forgettable and rightfully so, the poor guy barely played. For a guy who’s so synonymous with Indiana and Chicago, it comes as no surprise that fans tend to forget his swansong season in Arizona.

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