hcsilla wrote:No, your bench is already filled out by the other 7 players that you listed.
If the other 3 are rookies or not doesn't seem to be a problem.
Especially if you keep in mind that last men (virtually) sitting on the Suns' bench last season were Dionte Christmas, Emeka Okafor and Leandro Barbosa.
What a heavy loss if their spots will be taken by 3 rookies...
Contributions made by vets go far beyond their impact on the court. There is a reason why some guys continue to get contracts. Jason Collins for example is held in very high regard for what he brings to a locker room. He's a respected veteran who helps to stabilize a team. Doc Rivers for one loves him and has said he would have no problem bringing Collins on to any team he coaches. I remember hearing about how good Barbosa was for Dragic and Bledsoe after the Suns added him. I'm not sure about Okafor, as I don't know how much he was around the team. I think Phoenix would benefit more from a veteran influence than 3 more rookies. 1 or 2 is fine. 3 gets questionable to me for a team that is trying to make the next step.