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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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Secure the backup center spot

PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 03: Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates during the second half of the NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder 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: Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates during the second half of the NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder 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) /

Alan Williams’ goal should be simple. Play hard enough to secure the backup center spot.

Williams recently signed an extension with the Suns. One he rightfully deserved.

During the past season he averaged 7.4 points per game and 6.2 rebounds per game in just 15 minutes of action. In fact, in the 16 games he played where he got 20-29 minutes, Williams put up 12.9 ppg and 10.6 rpg. And in the 3 games he played over 30 minutes, he averaged 14.0 ppg and 13.7 rpg.

He was so good last season that almost every advanced stat favored Williams

Advanced Table
Rk Player Season Age G MP PER TS% 3PAr FTr ORB% DRB% TRB% AST% STL% BLK% TOV% USG% OWS DWS WS WS/48 OBPM DBPM BPM VORP
1 Alex Len 2016-17 23 77 1560 15.0 .553 .026 .449 10.6 25.3 17.8 4.2 1.2 5.1 15.5 17.6 1.2 1.7 3.0 .091 -3.0 1.3 -1.7 0.1
2 Alan Williams 2016-17 24 47 708 19.5 .547 .004 .419 14.0 31.2 22.4 5.2 1.8 3.7 10.5 20.9 1.1 0.9 2.1 .142 -1.8 0.1 -1.7 0.1

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 8/21/2017.

With Len’s future in Phoenix being uncertain, expect a career year from Williams.

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