Inside the Suns: The Suns’ center situation

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zenzino: From many comments I've seen here, I think that Maluach is a little overestimated and Oso is a little underestimated. Currently, Oso is a better player. Period. Man Man might get the edge on rim protection, but Oso is overall a much better defender with better passing and basketball IQ. Currently.

That being said, I would love it if the coaching staff deemed Man Man ready to start at the beginning of the season. He absolutely has a higher ceiling at the 5 than Oso. I will trust Ott to figure that out and won't be unhappy if the season begins with Oso as the starter. I'll just assume Man Man needs a little more time.