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High or Low? NBA2K ratings of the young Suns 2

By Assane Drame

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) /
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Dragan Bender – Forward/Center – Last Year: 72 Current: 72

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 12: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns goes for a dunk during the game against the Utah Jazz during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2017 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 12: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns goes for a dunk during the game against the Utah Jazz during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2017 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Dragan has not yet been unleashed in the desert.

Bender’s ankle issues slowed down what was a rough rookie campaign. His rating has stayed the same mainly because many don’t know what to think of him still.

Like Josh Jackson, Bender was the 4th overall pick in the 2016 draft so the expectations are for him to be a core piece for years to come. His international stint in FIBA this past summer left a lot to be desired despite signs of encouragement.

Bender is one of those cases where he deserves a fair shot to prove his worth before proper judgement. Once we see him involved in more NBA competition, the jury won’t be out but remain in, regarding his 2K rating.

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