PHOENIX SUNS

ESPN analyst impressed with what Phoenix Suns are doing

Nov 7, 2013, 3:59 PM | Updated: 3:59 pm

LISTEN: Jon Barry, ESPN NBA Analyst

ESPN NBA analyst Jon Barry told Doug and Wolf he is impressed with what the Phoenix Suns have done this season.

Expected to be one of the worst teams in the league, the Suns are off to a 3-2 start with their defeats being close losses on the road to two of the best teams in the Western Conference.

“I’m not going to make any judgments about any team in the first two weeks of the season because we don’t know,” he said, pointing to the Philadelphia 76ers who started fast but seem to be fading. “But boy, I love the new unis and I like their new attitude.”

Barry said there’s a chance the Suns, with young players like Miles Plumlee, Markieff Morris and Eric Bledsoe — along with Goran Dragic — playing well, that they could, maybe, compete for a postseason spot.

“It’s a long season,” he said. “There’s a lot of good teams out there, and I wouldn’t put a win total on them, that really doesn’t matter. It’s about creating a culture and Jeff (Hornacek) seems to be doing that.

“Guys are enjoying themselves again and Phoenix again is a fun team to watch, like so many years with Steve Nash and the gang.”

Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia...

Arizona Sports

James Jones won’t be fired but front office changes are coming for Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns will see a change in their front office, Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported on Thursday.

2 hours ago

Head Coach Mike Budenholzer...

Arizona Sports

Mike Budenholzer early frontrunner to become new Suns head coach

Former Hawks and Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has emerged as a frontrunner for the Phoenix Suns after they fired Frank Vogel. 

8 hours ago

Head coach Frank Vogel...

Arizona Sports

Fans wonder what comes next for the Suns after Frank Vogel firing

Fan and media reactions to the Suns firing head coach Frank Vogel varied from jubilation to skepticism that the team made the right move.

10 hours ago

Head coach Frank Vogel of the Phoenix Suns talks with Devin Booker #1 during the second half of gam...

Kellan Olson

Suns have to hope Frank Vogel’s exit fixes broken team dynamic

If Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal aren't fully bought in with the coach, then what were the Suns doing here?

10 hours ago

Frank Vogel, Phoenix Suns head coach...

Kellan Olson

Head coach Frank Vogel fired by Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Frank Vogel after a season that fell far short of the expectations created by Mat Ishbia and the Big Three.

11 hours ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Is now the last best time for the Phoenix Suns to trade Kevin Durant? #KevinDurant #NBA #Shorts

The Phoenix Suns' future with Kevin Durant remains a topic of conversation amid trade rumors involving the Miami Heat. Dan Bickley ponders if the star does want out, is now the last time it will be the best time to trade him?

12 hours ago

ESPN analyst impressed with what Phoenix Suns are doing