Suns Rookies and Sophomores Week 7

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 24: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 24, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 24: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 24, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Dragan Bender

27-30-No Free Throws. 3 points 2.3 rebounds and 0.3 blocks in 18.7 minutes.

DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 29: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Phoenix 131-107. 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 Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 29: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Phoenix 131-107. 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 Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

He had a little bit of a disappearing act last week which will happen off and on as he grows. Overall, this season has definitely shined some light on him and his future is bright. Dragan is a 37% 3 point shooter on the season. Impressive. But, in the words of Tom Chambers, he needs to play more like a 7 footer inside (39% this season inside the arc).