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Phoenix Suns: Grading every player’s 2019-20 season

By Jono Perilli

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Dario Saric #20 after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 28, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Dario Saric #20 after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 28, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Mikal Bridges

Mikal Bridges is arguably every Suns’ fan top-three favorite player at the moment, and rightfully so; the guy is the definition of a high-end role player.

After a decent, and overlooked rookie season, Bridges became one of the most improved players on the Suns’ squad in his sophomore season. One of the most deadly 3 and D players in the league, Bridges quickly transitioned from a hefty bench player to a reliable sixth-man, playing the final quarter over our friend Dario Saric.

Bridges is the definition of a “Statistics don’t show his worth” guy. He proved his worth in more ways than one this season. He wasn’t perfect, but damn does he rule as a role player, someone that the Suns will look to base their future around when the time comes.

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Bridges averaged 8.7 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 35 percent from the three. A gradual improvement from his rookie season, but opportunity only proved how good he was as a player. He quickly became a starter shortly before the league’s hiatus.

Bridges’ best game came from a 26-point performance, with an impressive six threes in a win against the Boston Celtics. Bridges isn’t a player who’s going to give you a ton of points every night, but he can always show up when you need him too.

Bridges is the guy for the future for the Phoenix Suns, and the head office is loving every second of him on the court, and so are fans. Bridges provides some massive potential as a high-end role player and a reliable starting forward for the Suns. Unless the Suns make the decision to draft a power forward in the upcoming draft, it’s obvious that the Villanova product will become a starter from now on.

He showed his potential and compared to other players on the team, Bridges is in a great spot currently.

Grade: B+

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