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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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Play at an all-star level

PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 03: Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 3, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 118-111. 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 – MARCH 03: Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 3, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 118-111. 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) /

Eric Bledsoe played his best year last season. He averaged career highs in scoring, 21.1 ppg, assists, 6.3 apg, and free throw shooting, 84%. He also grabbed 4.8 rpg which is the second best for his career.

At the age of 27, he should be entering his prime on a team looking to go young. But that shouldn’t stop him from playing at an all-star level, something he’s capable of doing.

He will be the guy that will run the offense and he is still the Suns’ best player. If next year he can make that leap then the Suns might make it to the playoffs sooner than expected.

Bledsoe will be tasked to lead this young Suns team. And with a crowded point guard crop in the west, playing at an all-star level will be the goal in mind for Bledsoe.

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