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Signing Paul Millsap isn’t that bad of an idea

By Adam Maynes

Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) signs autographs before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) signs autographs before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 11, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Kings defeated the Suns 129-104. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Kings defeated the Suns 129-104. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

Means moving Marquese to center

With Millsap, the Suns will then likely go into the regular season with only one true starting center on the roster, hopefully with Alan Williams still backing the spot up.

If this comes to pass, we may actually see Marquese Chriss slide over to the starting center spot and either Chandler or Len will back him up. Millsap will probably not be brought in to block Chriss and Dragan Bender on the depth chart. His addition will potentially slide Chriss over meaning that both will still remain in the regular rotation. If Chriss does start at center, then the currently bigger Millsap can still defend the more bulky centers, while Chriss will be required to defend the more agile big men.

Dragan Bender was never really expected to start this season at all so his role would not be effected much, as he would still be expected to be one of the first off the bench to backup Millsap, with Alan Williams backing Chriss.

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