The Phoenix Suns used to be a regular in the playoffs. During the 90’s, the franchise made the playoffs every single year, which included a finals loss to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in 1993.
Even during the early to mid 2000’s, Phoenix was a regular in postseason play under the leadership of Steve Nash.
However, things have been different as of late, as the Suns haven’t made the playoffs since 2010, but head coach Jeff Hornacek believes they have their difference maker in the middle.
.@suns head coach Jeff Hornacek on @tysonchandler: “He’s going to carry us to the next level.” pic.twitter.com/QwnnJpMqh5
— The Sports Kave (@TheSportsKave) July 10, 2015
Chandler is a happy camper.
.@tysonchandler: “I knew where I wanted to be.” @suns pic.twitter.com/3bOQpIM129
— The Sports Kave (@TheSportsKave) July 10, 2015
I’m not sure if Chandler will take Phoenix to the next level or not, but the 32-year-old did average a double-double this past season.