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Phoenix Suns: 5 offseason roster moves they must make

By Matthew Hallett

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Deandre Ayton #22, Jevon Carter #4 and Cameron Johnson #23 during a pause in the action against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 2, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Deandre Ayton #22, Jevon Carter #4 and Cameron Johnson #23 during a pause in the action against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 2, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) /
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1. Re-sign Aron Baynes

Like I said earlier, Baynes brings an edge to the team which was not there last season. It is a toughness which you either have or you don’t. The 6’10” enforcer from Australia is about as tough as they come.

It is not that Baynes is a dirty player. His presence, demeanor and actions simply tell his teammates that he has their back. He sets hard screens on offense and makes life very difficult for the opposition on defense.

His first season with Phoenix was actually Baynes’ best in the NBA. He averaged 11.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 22.2 minutes per game. HIs slash line of .480/.351/.747 is impressive for a center.

The number from deep is impressive considering that Baynes barely shot the 3-ball for the first six years of his career. It was his second season with the Boston Celtics where he showed the ability to hit from the perimeter.

Baynes took this to a whole new level when he came to the Suns. In that second season with Boston, Baynes took only 1.2 shots from deep, hitting 34.4 percent of them. In his first year with the Suns, Baynes shot the ball from deep 4.0 times per game and hit 35.1 percent of them.

The best bit is it only cost the Suns the 30th pick in the upcoming NBA draft, which originally belonged to the Milwaukee Bucks anyway. It was a smart choice to trade for Baynes, it will be even smarter to keep him.

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