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Suns 5-On-5: The Best Of Steve Nash

By Gavin Schall

Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash (10) before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash (10) before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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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 /

3. Will any player on the current Suns roster wind up in the Ring of Honor?

Gerald Bourguet:  Eric Bledsoe probably has the best shot, but he’d have to make a substantial leap over the next few seasons. It’s too early to tell with Alex Len or T.J. Warren, but as of right now, it seems unlikely. That’s not a knock on Bledsoe, Warren, Len or anyone else on the roster though; there’s a reason Nash will only be the 14th person to join the prestigious Ring of Honor.

Gavin Schall:  I wouldn’t bet on it, Eric Bledsoe is one of the better guards in team history, but despite the fact that he’s just 25 I feel like we’ve already seen his best. That’s a total gut call and I absolutely hope he proves me wrong. That being said, if Bledsoe spends the rest of his career in Phoenix or wins a title here he has a great shot.

T.J. Warren would be the sleeper here. With his touch around the basket he could eventually develop into an elite scorer in this league. If he hits his prime in Phoenix on some memorable teams I could see him getting in.  

Mark Harris:  I’ll be optimistic and go with Eric Bledsoe. In his two years in Phoenix, Bledsoe has averaged at least 17 points per game, and last year he became more well-rounded with 6.1 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game. Obviously Bledsoe has a long way to go, but let’s remember he’s just 25 years old.

Scott Chasen:  I don’t know. There are a few guys that could, but I’ll be a pessimist here and say no one will accomplish enough with the Suns to deserve it. But hopefully you get what I mean and don’t take that the wrong way. I’m not saying the current roster sucks: Bledsoe *could* make it; Len *could* make it; Devin Booker *could* play 18 years in the league all in Phoenix and retire as one of the greats. I’m just not sure how likely any of that stuff is.

Colton Dodgson:  Yes, Markieff Morris!…In all seriousness, this is a very hard question to answer — this is solely based off of potential, while trying to predict the progression of the youth on the roster. That being said, I’m leaning towards no.

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