A Q&A with Evan Sidery of SB Nation’s Suns site Bright Side of the Sun.

What needs to happen for this to be an enjoyable season for Suns fans?

There needs to be progress seen out of the main Core Four of Devin Booker, Josh Jackson, Marquese Chriss, and Dragan Bender. Not much is expected out of the Suns this season, but they should keep us entertained with the pace and small lineups they have planned.

Phoenix Suns / Projected Starters
Position	Starters	Bench
Guards	Eric Bledsoe	Tyler Ulis Mike James Brandon Knight
Wings	Devin Booker T.J. Warren	Josh Jackson Troy Daniels Derrick Jones Jr. Davon Reed
Bigs	Marquese Chriss Tyson Chandler	Alex Len Dragan Bender Jared Dudley Alan Williams

What makes Suns fans most excited about this year? What makes Suns fans most nervous?

The same answer: Will Devin Booker take the "star" jump this season? Even though many in the Valley expect it, Booker will have to show a more efficient and well-rounded skill set to receive more national respect.

However, we think Booker does take that jump and averages 25 points and five assists this season.

Gut Check

Survey data collected from site writers and editors. The wider the graph the more optimism and trust the fans have in their team! The grey line indicates the average of all sites' collected data.

2.9

Out of 10

How good will your team be this year

7.6

Out of 10

Are they on the rise or on the decline

6.0

Out of 10

Are fans happy with the team’s direction or angry

1.8

Out of 10

Are they trying to win now or build for the future

What storyline might a national audience be missing about the Suns?

How young this roster is. We could see as many as eight players age 23 and under in the rotation at some point this year. That shows you how far away Phoenix is from contention and how early they are in the rebuilding process. We are just now starting #TheTimeline.

Why should neutrals pay attention to the Suns this year?

Even though there won't be a lot of wins, this is an interesting roster to watch develop. There's a ton of talent. Now, we just have to see it mature together. Other than the 76ers, Phoenix might have the most talented (and greenest) young core in the league.

What's your prediction for the season?

27-55, No. 15 in West. The Suns roll out the tanks one last time as they try to obtain the likes of Luka Doncic, Marvin Bagley III, or Michael Porter Jr.