Pre-preseason scouting report for the Suns:

To be successful in the National Basketball Association, great point guard play is an absolute necessity. The Suns have this tool in Steve Nash and with him leading the charge, they will threaten the Lakers for the Pacific Division title in the National Basketball Association.

A high scoring big man is needed to win in the National Basketball Association. With Amare Stoudemire as one of the most dominant players in the league and starting at power forward, the Phoenix Suns have a chance to make some noise this year in the National Basketball Association.

A little bit of luck goes a long way in the National Basketball Association. If Terry Porter can catch lightning in a bottle with this experienced, veteran team, the Phoenix Suns will surprise some people in the National Basketball Association.

Solid bench play is a key to winning games in the National Basketball Association. With the added depth of Matt Barnes and up and comers Alando Tucker and DJ Strawberry, the Phoenix Suns should be able to match up with any team in the National Basketball Association.

While his best days are surely behind him, Shaquille O'Neal's veteran presence and been there, done that attitude is something that can help balance any team in the National Basketball Association. With him manning the middle and giving whatever he can, the Phoenix Suns have a wild card this season in the National Basketball Association.

Anything is possible in the National Basketball Association. The Phoenix Suns have a chance to prove just that this year. Look for the Suns to give the Los Angeles Lakers a run for their money in the Pacific Division of the National Basketball Association this year, and to also be in the mix for the Western Conference Championship in the National Basketball Association along with the New Orleans Hornets, Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs.

It promises to be a knock-down, drag-out fight this season in the National Basketball Association. The Phoenix Suns will be right in the middle of things.

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