NBA: A Team-By-Team Look At The Western Conference’s Rookies

Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 17, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr. (10) dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic in the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr. (10) dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic in the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns

Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss, Derrick Jones, Jr., Tyler Ulis

The Suns, much like the Lakers, have a lot of young players their team. Jones Jr. probably sounds familiar from his performance in the dunk contest during NBA All-Star weekend. Despite his fantastic dunks, he’s only appeared in 21 games this season though.

Marquese Chriss and Tyler Ulis have been in a majority of this seasons games and have been logging a high amount of minutes in March.

Dragan Bender hasn’t played in a while due to an ankle injury, but was playing frequently in the season. He could end up being similar to Kristaps Porzingas since they are roughly the same height and build. However, the Suns won’t know until he completely returns from his injury.