Valley of the Suns
Fansided

Can Eric Bledsoe Become A Leader For The Phoenix Suns?

By Gerald Bourguet

Apr 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) takes a shot against the Utah Jazz during the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) takes a shot against the Utah Jazz during the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 5
Next
Phoenix Suns
Jan 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) reacts after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Suns beat the Bucks 102-96. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Leading By Example

Since the offseason began, Eric Bledsoe has quite possibly been the most feel-good part of Phoenix’s summer. Drafting Devin Booker has a lot of fans excited and there were a few days there when it really seemed possible that LaMarcus Aldridge would shirk the Spurs and join the Suns.

Live Feed

NBA Free Agency: 3 teams that should sign point guard Eric Bledsoe
NBA Free Agency: 3 teams that should sign point guard Eric Bledsoe /

Hoops Habit

  • Taking a look at potential free agents Cavs should consider signing King James Gospel
  • Raptors should go nowhere near Eric Bledsoe in free agency Raptors Rapture
  • Lakers must avoid this recently-released big-name veteran at all costs Lake Show Life
  • Portland Trail Blazers: 2022 NBA free agency recap and review Rip City Project
  • Why I would love to see Timberwolves sign FA Eric Bledsoe Dunking with Wolves

    • But for the team’s best player to be stepping up his game both on and off the court speaks volumes about his importance to the team and his dedication to becoming even better.

    For those who wondered aloud about Bledsoe’s ceiling or about his nightly effort, this summer has been a good indication that he’ll be looking to prove a lot of people wrong in 2015-16.

    "“I just thought it was important to be around this summer to put the work in and to show that I’m dedicated to the team,” Bledsoe told Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic. “I was working out with some of the newer guys and I built relations with Archie (Goodwin), T.J. (Warren) and Alex (Len) during the season. I told them I’d come here and check them out to see how much they’ve improved.”"

    Eric Bledsoe will probably never be much of a vocal leader. His demeanor on the court is far louder than he is off of it, but maybe that’s the point. With Chandler and Knight in the locker room, perhaps the Suns don’t need Bledsoe to be the one in teammates’ ears.

    If he’s able to elevate his game to an All-Star caliber level, maybe leading by example with superb play and an exemplary work ethic will be enough.

    Next: Phoenix Suns: 10 Best Draft Picks In Team History

    More from Valley of the Suns

    Home/Suns News