In the aftermath of the Phoenix Suns’ recent loss to the Sacramento Kings, Eric Gordon, assuming a pivotal role with Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic sidelined, expressed dissatisfaction with his shot opportunities during the game.
Despite being a key contributor, Gordon, the team’s third-best player, played 24 minutes as a starter and attempted only two shots.
Gordon, known for his scoring prowess, reflected on the evolving dynamics of his role within the Suns’ offense.
With an average of 11 shot attempts per game, including 6.4 three-pointers, the seasoned player highlighted a shift in emphasis, particularly in recent games.
He conveyed his intentions to address the matter with Suns head coach Frank Vogel, emphasizing the importance of his scoring contributions to the team’s success.
In a conversation with Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Gordon articulated his concerns, stating, “Early on in the season, it was better. And lately, there just hasn’t been an emphasis [to get me more looks]. So, it’s definitely different. Lately, I haven’t been getting hardly any touches really.”
The experienced scorer reiterated his commitment to winning while emphasizing his unique ability to impact crucial moments with his scoring prowess.
As the Suns navigate a challenging stretch, Gordon’s frustration with the team’s recent performance was evident. Despite the early success of winning seven consecutive games, the team has faced adversity, losing eight out of their last 11 matchups. Gordon emphasized the need for the team to collectively make sacrifices and find effective strategies to secure victories.
Gordon’s statistical contributions for the season include averaging 13.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in 31.5 minutes of play.
