What each Suns player’s offseason goals should be

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)

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.