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3 most important Phoenix Suns players early in the season

By Reign Karlmarc Amurao

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Josh Okogie #2 of the Phoenix Suns shoots and scores over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center on October 24, 2023 in San Francisco, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Josh Okogie #2 of the Phoenix Suns shoots and scores over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center on October 24, 2023 in San Francisco, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 24: Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Jusuf Nurkic of the Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 24: Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Jusuf Nurkic of the Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

2. Jusuf Nurkic

Jusuf Nurkic gave fans giant smiles on their faces after his official debut with the Suns. He ended with 14 points and 14 rebounds. It’s satisfying to see the team’s starting center exert effort in rebounding the basketball. He also had three assists in the game, which wasn’t much but it helped them win the game.

Nurkic’s efforts in rebounding the ball will be appreciated by the fans. Although he won’t rack up rebounding numbers like a prime DeAndre Jordan, his presence in the paint can still leave a lasting impact.

Offensively, he’ll be able to generate a ton of attention from the defense with his shooting, which will allow the stars to score easily. As long as he stays healthy, the Bosnian center will be able to have great chemistry with the rest of the team.

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