Mikal Bridges’ draft night smile was a lie—he was furious to be picked by Phoenix after being traded from his hometown 76ers. Struggling early in his Suns tenure, especially with his jumper, he found his footing only after the Chris Paul trade reshaped the team—and ultimately led them to the NBA Finals. A durable, every-game warrior who became a fan favorite, Bridges was later dealt to Brooklyn for Kevin Durant. Though he’s gone, Suns fans still cherish his legacy and hope he returns. His journey proves how perceptions can be wrong: a reluctant rookie turned franchise cornerstone, paving the way for Phoenix’s current rebuild.

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The Suns are gearing up for the NBA season with Media Day just around the corner, and they’re kicking things off with their annual SunsRank player ranking—breaking down the roster into four tiers to hype up the upcoming campaign. After a steady offseason that included drafting Koa Peat, trading for Miles Bridges, and adding Luke Kennard, the team’s focus is on continuity and development. Tier One holds the cornerstone stars, Tier Two features reliable rotation players, Tier Three spotlights surprise candidates, and Tier Four includes depth pieces ready to fill in. It’s all about building anticipation and getting fans excited as tip-off nears.

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Mat Ishbia, the Suns owner, stunned everyone by hitting a jumper over seven-foot-six Tacko Fall in the All-Star Celebrity Game — and Fall joked he held back so Ishbia would sign him. Now, Fall’s back in the NBA, signed by the Philadelphia 76ers alongside Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas. After last playing for the Cavaliers in 2021-22, Fall spent four seasons overseas, averaging 11 points and 7 rebounds while staying sharp. With stars like LeBron, Embiid, and Maxey on the Sixers, fans are excited to see if Fall can bring his beloved energy back to the NBA court.

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