Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein reveals possible role for rookie Koa Peat
Suns rookie Koa Peat had a productive debut in summer league, and the team is eager to see him take the court when training camp begins next month.
Phoenix Suns rookie Koa Peat made a strong debut during the NBA Summer League, showing impressive stats with 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 51% from the field. The 30th overall pick faces the challenge of securing consistent playing time on a deep team. Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein expressed optimism during a recent interview, stating that the team is well-equipped with young talent at the wing position, including Koa, Rasheer Fleming, Ryan Dunn, Miles Bridges, Jordan Goodwin and Dillon Brooks.
Bartelstein believes Peat should aim to earn 20 minutes a game from the start, and the transition should be smoother thanks to the practice time he has had with teammates like Maluach, Fleming and Koby Brea. Peat, a native of Phoenix who played college basketball at Arizona, enters the next season with high expectations, and the organization is eager to see how he develops.
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