NBA Power Rankings: 2016-17 Training Camp Edition

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
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Dec 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Phoenix Suns may be one of the younger teams in the NBA, led by Devin Booker and rookie Dragan Bender, but let’s not forget that this team still consists on Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight. That’s important, and I feel like that’s something that often gets forgotten.

Bringing back Jared Dudley will help, too. He’s one of the most underrated players in the NBA, and can do a little of everything. He’s the type of glue guy that keeps everything together. Every team needs a Jared Dudley.

If the Suns can remain healthy for the length of the season, this team likely won’t be as bad as they were last season. In fact, I feel pretty comfortable guaranteeing that they won’t. Though, guaranteeing that this team will remain healthy is an entirely different thing.