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Why Greg Monroe Doesn’t Work in Phoenix

ST. FRANCIS, WI - JULY 9: Recently signed free agents Greg Monroe and Khris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks are joined by general manager John Hammond and head coach Jason Kidd during a press conference at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Training Center on July 9, 2015 in St. Francis, Wisconsin. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
ST. FRANCIS, WI - JULY 9: Recently signed free agents Greg Monroe and Khris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks are joined by general manager John Hammond and head coach Jason Kidd during a press conference at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Training Center on July 9, 2015 in St. Francis, Wisconsin. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Reason #2: Style of Play

BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 18: Greg Monroe
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 18: Greg Monroe

Greg Monroe is a big, bruising player. He lives in the low post, crashes for boards and loves to take his man down low.

For the Suns, who are trying to play a quick, high-tempo offense oriented around getting out in transition and moving the ball, Monroe definitely does not fit the system.

Instead of getting a player who is able to shoot the three, spread the floor and provide some small amount of defensive versatility, Phoenix opted for Greg Monroe, a slow, poor shooting big man, who can only guard his own position.

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