Being able to trade Durant boosts the Suns' championship hopes this season. However, Suns management did not stop the team, and although it was no longer possible to trade, the Suns signed a new two-year, $2.5 million contract with bench bench replacement Waynewright, thus ensuring a stable rotation of the team in the future. For Waynewright, he also realized his worth in the Sun.
As a lost draft, Wayne Wright's path to the NBA didn't go well. Named to the All-Defensive Team in college, he wasn't drafted by any team in the draft and didn't sign a contract with the Raptors until 2021, but Wayne Wright was cut by the Raptors before the start of the 2021-22 season. The hope of officially landing in the NBA has been postponed indefinitely, and this result has also made Wayne Wright a little discouraged.
However, the Suns, who desperately need to increase their forward rotation, gave Wayne Wright a chance to sign him on a two-way contract. Although his first few games in the NBA are still in tuning, as he becomes more familiar with the rhythm of the professional game, Wayne Wright has also found a way to suit him. Although he didn't play much, Wayne Wright was very positive in every second of his appearance, thus accumulating enough experience.
By the start of the season, Wayne Wright had more appearances. Due to Crowder's falling out with team management, the Suns' rotation on the front line had problems, and Wayne Wright took the opportunity to enter the Suns' regular rotation. Although averaging only 4.4 points per game, Wayne Wright is still very qualified as a surprise soldier. Even in some games, Wayne Wright became a key part of the Suns' victory.
Waynewright's growing popularity with Suns management is also related to the fact that he has great defensive potential. Since he once played for the NFL, Wayne Wright also developed a strong tendon meat. His strong body provides a guarantee for his ability to play against the defensive end, and during the Suns' rotation time, Wayne Wright can even keep an eye on opposing centers. Today, Waynewright's defensive efficiency ranks fourth on the Suns' team and is an important member of the defensive end.
Although the Suns have acquired Durant, the team's offensive strength has greatly increased, but on the defensive end, they still need more blue-collar players to contribute. Among the Big Four, only Durant has excellent defensive ability, and Wayne Wright's presence makes the Suns' defense more secure. With Wayne Wright on the floor, the Suns' Big Four are able to put more energy into the offensive end, thus showing greater tactical prowess.
In last season's playoffs, Wayne Wright had a good performance, and after getting more performance opportunities this season, Waynewright has shown great growth potential. The Suns have now set their sights on winning the championship, and Wayne Wright will be the Suns' surprise soldier and continue to show his energy on a bigger stage.