3 best performers for the Phoenix Suns early in the season
![SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Kevin Durant #35 and Eric Gordon #23 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates after Durant made a three-point shot and was fouled on the play against 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: Kevin Durant #35 and Eric Gordon #23 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates after Durant made a three-point shot and was fouled on the play against 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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/ee3a87dfd0e577f5b8ca14246d074b1f888d899417fc40f1beba56bb612b02ec.jpg)
2. Eric Gordon
The Suns boast an incredible group of veterans who have enough experience in the league. One of those players is Eric Gordon. Even at 34, he’s been a significant help off the bench for the team.
In three games this season, Gordon has averaged 15.3 points, which puts him in third place in scoring for the team. Of course, that will change once Beal recovers from his injuries. But the veteran guard has performed excellently for Phoenix early this season.
“We’re figuring that out.”
— Trevor Booth (@TrevorMBooth) October 28, 2023
Eric Gordon when I asked what the #Suns’ guards can change to open up the floor when Kevin Durant is double- and triple-teamed. pic.twitter.com/HrbhU3XI87
It’s exciting that he chose to join the Suns over teams like the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets during the offseason.
His experience in the past will be helpful once the postseason starts. Although there will be moments where he could have inconsistencies, having the Bahamian guard will still make a grave impact this season.