Key position quickly becoming a massive issue for Phoenix Suns

From having no natural facilitator last season to acquiring four point guards in the offseason, the Phoenix Suns unearthed a new problem. During the previous campaign, the naturally gifted shooting guards took on the point guard role. Despite the plea of former head coach Frank Vogel to sign a natural lead guard, the front office did not budge.

But they seem to favor what Mike Budenholzer has in store for the Suns. Over the summer, the team signed four point guards to address one of their crucial concerns from last season. However, their decision process looks unorganized. Why sign four players of the same position who could compete for playing time?

Even with that, the moves made by the front office are proof that they're finally aware and listening to what the team and coaches need. It's a good thing that they've learned their lesson after a disappointing 2023-24 season. It wasn't all upsetting since the Suns won 49 games, four more wins than the 2022-23 season.

Unfortunately, their failure to address their problems during the regular season haunted them in the 2024 Playoffs. If you need any reminder, Phoenix was swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round.

Two guards won't get a fair share of playing time for the Suns next season

This summer, the first guard the Suns signed was Collin Gillespie. It was more of an under-the-radar signing, as the team got him on a two-way contract. Fans don't expect much from the undrafted guard, and he might be the one who won't get much playing time among the guards.

The next guard they pursued was Monte Morris. Compared to Gillespie, fans look forward to his production and involvement in Bud's system. He has established himself as one of the league's best floor generals as an experienced guard. Morris' signing immediately elevated the Suns' chances of contending for the championship next season.

Tyus Jones was the next guard on the list for Phoenix. The Suns have now identified their starting point guard, who will pass the ball to the team's big three, with his arrival. Last season, Jones became a full-time starter for the Washington Wizards and showcased that he can handle starter-like responsibilities on both ends.

The last point guard signed to The Valley was TyTy Washington Jr. His signing surprised most fans since many thought the team was done adding point guards. Washington was a player for the Milwaukee Bucks during the previous season, but he only made 11 appearances.

In the case of the Suns, Morris and Jones appeared to be firmly entrenched in their positions as players who will almost certainly see playing time. Washington and Gillespie, who lack experience and have not yet shown themselves, will now face off for playing time.

Gillespie had just finished his rookie season with the Denver Nuggets. He played in 24 games throughout the season and registered 3.6 points and 1.1 assists. The 6-foot-1 guard proved himself a reliable shooter from deep, as he knocked down 39.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc.

The former Villanova guard is also confident he can bring stability and shooting to the Suns, saying he brings - "Just a sense of calmness. I feel like I’m an elite shooter. I can run the point guard position really well, get guys shots especially the guys that I'll be playing with."

Washington, on the other hand, is more experienced. He's already played two seasons in the league and for different teams. The Arizona native started his career with the Houston Rockets where he played in 31 games, averaging 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

Last season, he was with the Bucks and his numbers went down. He averaged 1.3 points and 0.5 assists.

The Suns had a point guard problem last season but now they have an abundance of facilitators. I guess it's safe to say they've solved their problem but went a little overboard with it. Jones and Morris won't have to deal with fighting for minutes since they've established themselves as dependable players.