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NBA: Power Ranking Each Team’s Starting Five Entering 2016-17

By Michael Saenz

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Nov 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (left) and Devin Booker against the New Orleans Pelicans at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (left) and Devin Booker against the New Orleans Pelicans at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

26. Phoenix Suns

Projected Starting Five: Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker, P.J. Tucker, Dragan Bender, Alex Len

Considering the year that Devin Booker had last season, I highly doubt that he’s going to be moving to the bench this season. I think the backcourt starters should be Eric Bledsoe, who is coming off another injury, and last year’s rookie sensation.

That’s a solid foundation for Phoenix. The frontcourt is where it gets iffy. We’ll pencil in the reliable vet P.J. Tucker as the team’s starting small forward. Can’t go wrong with him.

At power forward, will the Suns start Bender? Who knows. Since he was drafted No. 4, they have incentive too – even though I don’t believe he’s ready. Alex Len showed flashes of brilliance last season; he should be a solid start at center.

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