Over the last few months, the biggest forward position that’s been under the microscope for the Phoenix Suns has been the power forward spot. From the LaMarcus Aldridge pursuit to Markieff Morris‘ staring contest with the front office to new acquisitions Mirza Teletovic and Jon Leuer, the 4-spot clearly holds a ton of intrigue heading into the 2015-16 season.
But before we get too lost in the power forward position, it’s worth taking a look at T.J. Warren and his impending showdown with P.J. Tucker for minutes at the 3-spot.
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On opening day, anyone expecting Warren to have locked up the starting job on the wing will probably be disappointed. But in the cheesy but accurate words of every middle school basketball coach that’s ever existed, “It’s not who starts, it’s who finishes.” For an elite finisher around the basket like T.J. Warren, those words could ring especially true this season.
We’ve already discussed why Warren could be poised for a breakout season, but what are the keys for him to actually having one? Coming off a stellar end to his rookie season and yet another impressive NBA Summer League appearance, here’s a look at five realistic goals for T.J. Warren in 2015-16.
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