Markieff Morris: 2014-15 Phoenix Suns Player Grades

Overview:

The 2014-15 season came with high expectations for the Phoenix Suns, a young team on the rise that had won 48 games the year prior. But with the trade deadline departures of Goran Dragic, Isaiah Thomas and three other players, the Suns lost one-third of their roster and fell apart soon after.

Still, the season was not a complete waste. Young players who needed more minutes finally got them, the core is intact moving forward and Phoenix will look to regroup in the offseason. But in order to put the season in context, it’s time to take a look back on 2014-15 and examine how everyone performed and how they fit in for the long-term.

Today, we continue our daily 2014-15 Phoenix Suns Player Grades with Markieff Morris, a player who’s come under fire in the past year for his flaws as a power forward and his temper problems.

Is Markieff Morris a starting-caliber power forward? Can he improve his rebounding and defense to remain a viable option alongside Alex Len moving forward? And do his evident attitude problems outweigh his value on a bargain contract for the next four seasons?

In order to find some answers, here’s a look back on his peaks and valleys with the Suns during the 2014-15 season.

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