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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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Bring in toughness and passing

PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 5: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during a game against the Golden State Warriors on April 5, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 5: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during a game against the Golden State Warriors on April 5, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Back in Kentucky, Tyler Ulis was the guy that ran the show. Especially in his sophomore year where he averaged a little over seven assists per game. Things are different now in the NBA, his frame keeps him from being a consistent starter on any team as he is listed at 5’7 ft and 150 lbs.

Ulis will take on a bigger role next year with the injury to Brandon Knight and the departure of Leandro Barbosa. He will be tasked to run the offense of the second unit and his job is to make sure everyone gets involved.

It’s certainly a task he’s familiar with.

Post all-star break Ulis averaged 13.2 ppg and 7.2 apg while playing 32.0 mpg. Respectable numbers for a 5’7 rookie point guard. And if we only take a look at the way he played in April, he put up 20.7 ppg and 6.8 apg.

He will always be the smallest guy on the court but that won’t stop him from being the toughest at the same time. In college he was named SEC defensive player of the year. It just shows how much grit Ulis plays with on a nightly basis.

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