Thaddeus Young of the Suns had a notable performance on Wednesday in Denver, contributing six points, nine rebounds, and a +15 rating in 18 minutes of play.
Despite this, he was listed as a DNP-CD (Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision) once more in Friday’s game against Oklahoma City.
Head coach Frank Vogel clarified that the team considers Young a small-ball center, whose suitability varies depending on matchups, as reported by Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
“That’s why we didn’t go out and get just another guy that’s the same as Drew (Eubanks) and Nurk,” Vogel said. “We went out and got somebody that has a little bit of a different dynamic.
“I think in a next-man-up setting like this, it helps, but if you get in a playoff series where there’s certain matchups that we’re struggling against, you have somebody that can give a different element to our attack. We’re excited to have him.”
Per Suns head coach Frank Vogel, Phoenix views veteran big man Thaddeus Young as a small-ball center who’s a better fit in some matchups than others:https://t.co/xaqCNgvNVL
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) April 1, 2024
