Is Suns big Drew Timme failing to pass the eye test in NBA?

Phoenix Suns forward Drew Timme, who has played for six NBA teams in three seasons, recently candidly discussed why he hasn't fully established himself in the league. Speaking after morning shootaround, Timme, the 6-9, 235-pound forward, admitted he's an "undersized white guy" who "doesn't pass the eye test." However, he emphasized that he "knows how to hoop and play and make people better," a skill he believes is undervalued and can't always be measured by statistics alone. Phoenix claimed Timme off waivers following the Minnesota Timberwolves' release of the 26-year-old.

Timme currently plays on a two-way deal with the Suns, expressing his appreciation for the team's style of play and coaching. Despite the absence of key players such as Oso Ighodaro and Mark Williams, who are expected to miss multiple months due to injury, Phoenix faces a shortage of depth at the big position. The team is relying on versatile players like Timme, who can fill various roles and help them in any way possible.

Timme, who played 9 games (2 starts) with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2024-25 season, averaged 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, starting once and averaging 3.4 points. Before his time with Brooklyn, Timme was on Exhibit 10 deals with the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings, but was waived by both teams. Now settled in Phoenix, he believes he's in a "great spot" and continues to focus on building his shooting confidence and developing his game further.