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As we prepare to finalize our preseason SunsRank, it’s worth looking back at the list we’ve created so far.
Overall, I think it’s a solid reflection of where this franchise currently stands. The depth of the roster creates a bit of a bottleneck within the Pillars tier because it becomes difficult to separate players who bring completely different archetypes to the table. You have a backup point guard, a starting power forward, a pair of centers, and a 6’3″ guard who plays much bigger than his frame and brings a relentless defensive mentality. That’s a good problem to have.
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The Suns’ depth within this tier is broad, and the skill sets are varied. Distribution. Rebounding. Rim protection. Athleticism. And then there’s the unquantifiable attitude that helps reinforce the identity of the team. Phoenix may not be a roster that jumps off the page and intimidates you on paper. But when you play against them, you feel it.
With only three players left to rank, here’s where we currently stand:
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2025-26 SunRank
Community SunsRank
Writers SunsRank
4
Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
Miles Bridges
5
Mark Williams
Miles Bridges
Collin Gillespie
6
Grayson Allen
Mark Williams
Jordan Goodwin
7
Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
Mark Williams
8
Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
Luke Kennard
9
Royce O’Neale
Khaman Maluach
Oso Ighodaro
10
Ryan Dunn
Rasheer Fleming
Khaman Maluach
11
Rasheer Fleming
Luke Kennard
Rasheer Fleming
12
Khaman Maluach
Haywood Highsmith
Koa Peat
13
Haywood Highsmith
Koa Peat
Ryan Dunn
14
Jamaree Bouyea
Ryan Dunn
Haywood Highsmith
15
Koby Brea
Pat Spencer
Jamaree Bouyea
16
Amir Coffey
Jamaree Bouyea
Pat Spencer
17
Isaiah Livers
CJ Huntley
CJ Huntley
18
CJ Huntley
Koby Brea
Koby Brea
I was curious to see where Miles Bridges would ultimately land. The writers ranked him as the fourth-best player on the team, while the community placed Collin Gillespie ahead of him. And this is where my interpretation of the subjective term “best” comes into play.
If you ask me right now who the better player is, I’m going with Miles Bridges. When I do this exercise, I’m not looking at the price relative to the value paid or what a player might become 2 or 3 years from now. I’m looking…
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