Again, Suns Must Face the Hard Reality
The reality is uncomplicated. The upcoming season will require significant adjustments. The first of those aforementioned adjustments will probably be the firing of head coach Frank Vogel following just one season. When building the roster and figuring out how to make the most of the elite players already on it, they also need to reflect deeply.
After a first-round loss, Vogel’s exit is probably inevitable, but he has proven to be an absolute professional this season and accomplished some fantastic things with this team, especially in terms of optimizing the defense given the players he was given.
The Suns have the 22nd choice in the NBA Draft, and depending on how the season ends, they may be able to sign a standout coach. They may also be able to sign important players to minimal contracts during the free-agency period.
Yes, the state of affairs does appear dire right now. Indeed, the 2023โ24 Suns have negatively impacted Valley fans’ perceptions of the team. Indeed, the West is growing better all the time, and Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs are on the way.
In the end, team governor Mat Ishbia made far too many investments in this project for it to be shelved after just one run. The roster still has a lot of skill. A successful off-season will maintain the high level of fan support. In the end, the next two months may determine the course of the upcoming season. There is not much time left. Now, Ishbia and company cannot give up