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Should they stay or should they go – Forwards Edition

By Tim Holstad

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 6: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 6: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 24: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic on March 24, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 24: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic on March 24, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Marquese Chriss

2017-18 Stats:

7.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.0 BPG

Outlook: See Dragan Bender.

Just like Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss is not legally old enough to purchase alcohol. And just like Bender, Chriss has had two less than stellar coaches in his two years in the league. Marquese needs more time to settle in and develop his skills, and hopefully the incoming coach will give him that time and attention.

‘Quese showed plenty of flashes this season, especially later in the year as he got back into his rhythm. He has great defensive potential, and offensively he’s barely even scratched the surface of what he can do. Like Dragan, Chriss needs to be given more of a defined role in the team, instead of being told to go out and “develop.”

Next: Valley of the Suns Official 2018 Mock Draft 2.0

He has plenty of game experience now, and it’s time for him to hone his craft and start figuring out what he’s best at in this league. Once he does that, other developments will follow. Marquese is far too young to give up on unless he can be used to get a superstar. He has plenty of potential and time to reach it, and the Suns should give him at least until the end of his rookie contract before they make any kind of determination on whether he’s worth keeping or not.

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