Phoenix Suns midseason grades

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: The Phoenix Suns huddles before the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: The Phoenix Suns huddles before the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Tyson Chandler

SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 29: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns high fives teammate Isaiah Canaan #2 during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 29, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 29: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns high fives teammate Isaiah Canaan #2 during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 29, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The ageless wonder, Tyson Chandler has had another Tyson Chandler-like year. The guy plays his butt off – he does need games off occasionally – plays defense and rebounds like he always has, makes game-winning shots, and is a fantastic leader and consummate professional.

What more could you ask?

Personally, I would be very happy if he finished his career in Phoenix and in fact hope that if the Suns do make a trade for a star and need to move a large contract to make the money work, that Chandler is not a part of that trade.

Midseason Grade: A