Wanted to speak on this and probably is a part of my growing frustration with the Suns, in particular James Jones version of the Suns. We've lacked size for 55 years, that isn't new, but I can't recall a time when it's been ignored like it has the past 5-6 years. We'd try a bunch of over the hill guys or youngsters with potential to fill those holes but JJ seems against bringing in a true PF/C.
D'Antoni went small but that made more sense considering he wanted our 5 best players out there and his system was designed to accentuate their speed and skill, not their size. JJ wants us to play like everyone else though without a real PF/C. Durant isn't it. We need an Ibaka, not current but OKC Ibaka. Someone who can stretch the floor and keep defenses honest while also being willing mix it up inside. KD is finesse through and through. When we've brought in guys to mix it up though they've been undersized like Crowder and Craig.
Saric was the last PF this team had and his injury was a huge factor in costing us vs Milwaukee. I'm not saying he was the reason but that's also when the series turned and our lack of size was obvious. We went from being favored to a coin flip, essentially, and we couldn't catch a break after. That's obvious to us fans, I'm not the first guy saying this, but each year it's the same thing where we add a big who is a stiff to backup C, not a stretch or modern big, and then a bunch of shooting wings. I'm glad they addressed the PG hole but where's the damn beef? If this turns into another wasted season because we have no one to help Nurk down low then I'm going to lose my mind.
