Sidelined Star Speaks Out About The Suns

Some people are wondering if the Phoenix Suns are missing Jae Crowder right now.

The team, who were in the Finals two years ago and ended last season as the top team in the West, are currently 7th in their conference with a lacking 21-22 record.

As for Crowder, he hasn’t played a game this season as the Suns look for possible trade suitors to work with.

Crowder and the Suns couldn’t agree on his future and role with the team, so he has been absent as they have attempted to work out a deal and send him away.

Jae Crowder opens up about being away from the Suns as they’ve looked to trade him. 🗣 pic.twitter.com/LI1mUQ5vGW

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Crowder, who has never been one to hold his tongue, is now speaking out about everything that’s gone down between him and the team.

“I’m confused and hurt my coaches didn’t appreciate the things I brought to our team and organization,” Crowder told NBA writer Chris Haynes.

Crowder feels that he did some great things for the Suns, and many people would agree with that.

However, others feel that his statement isn’t in line with the previous stories told about the breakdown between Crowder and the team.

A few months ago it was reported that the coaching staff wanted Crowder to become a bench player, which was something he wasn’t comfortable with.

This led to a collapse of the relationship between both sides and left Crowder without a team.

He is in fact a strong player with a career average of 9.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 41.7% from the floor.

But will he find the sort of role he wants with any other team in the league?

Or will Crowder have to swallow his pride and accept his position as a bench player?