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5 Reasons the Phoenix Suns Will Win 40 Games

By Jacob Troxell

Sep 26, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; (From left) Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe , guard Devin Booker and guard Brandon Knight pose for a portrait during media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; (From left) Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe , guard Devin Booker and guard Brandon Knight pose for a portrait during media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) and center Tyson Chandler (4) high five against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

2.) Phoenix Suns brought back veteran leadership

The additions of veterans who previously spent time in Phoenix not only adds depth to the Suns’ bench, but will give the plethora of young players someone to lean on. Heck, there is even one guy for each position.

Center Tyson Chandler is returning and can continue to help Alex Len develop, although so far Chandler is holding onto the starting spot.

Former Sun Leandro Barbosa is returning to the valley and has played both point and shooting guard. He has experience winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors, as well as playing a big role with the Brazilian national team.

Jared Dudley has played three positions in his career, both forward positions and shooting guard. Dudley played both small forward and shooting guard for Phoenix from 2008-2013. He has been very vocal about his desire to lead and teach the young Suns.

Guys like Barbosa are not only going to provide championship-caliber experience and knowledge on the court, but off the court as well. It seems Barbosa has already taken Devin Booker under his wing.

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