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What each Suns player’s offseason goals should be

By Grant Funtila

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Try to avoid a sophomore slump

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 13: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League game on July 13, 2017 at the Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 13: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League game on July 13, 2017 at the Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /

At the second half of the season Marquese Chriss showed he was here to stay. He averaged 12.7 ppg and grabbed 5.9 rpg in a little under 27 minutes played. He also shot 49.8% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc.

Overall, he averaged 9.2 ppg and 4.2 rpg earning him the nod for NBA all-rookie second team.

During this years summer league he was a bit of a disappointment mostly because of his body language and the way he played. That may have to do with the fact that he gained muscle and his game is still adjusting to the changes in his body.

He is already the starting power forward for the Suns so there is no reason to doubt his improvement next season.

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