The Suns have an identity now but can they score enough to win?

The author expresses measured satisfaction with the Phoenix Suns' newly assembled roster, contrasting it with last season's aimless identity. They believe the team now has a clear focus on hustle, defense, and rim pressure, a positive shift deserving recognition.

However, significant concerns persist about the team's offensive sustainability. The author struggles to see a reliable scoring blueprint, citing major offensive gaps. Key worries include a lack of overall playmaking, insufficient shot creation, and a shortage of genuine shooting, particularly from three-point range. They note that the two primary shooters, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale, are frequently mentioned in trade rumors.

The analysis focuses on the projected starting backcourt of Devin Booker and Jalen Green, acknowledging the league-wide trend towards position-less basketball and the decline of traditional point guards. The author accepts this approach, comparing it to the successful Cleveland Cavaliers model (Garland and Mitchell) overseen by current Suns head coach Jordan Ott when he was a Cavaliers assistant.

While official reports suggest Booker will play shooting guard and Green point guard, the author dismisses labels as unimportant compared to touches and usage. They expect Booker, deemed the better ball handler and steadier presence, to be the primary offensive engine.

The author highlights Jalen Green as a major question mark. They stress the *need* for Green to enter the season with a chip on his shoulder and significantly improve his shot-making and playmaking, which has never been his strength. While Green ranked in the 83rd percentile for overall playmaking talent, deeper metrics reveal poor passing efficiency (25th percentile) and alarming passing creation quality (7th percentile), raising serious doubts about his fit in the role.