The 2023-24 Phoenix Suns are drawing comparisons to the 2010-11 Miami Heat for their similarities in team composition and roster construction. Both teams brought together three All-Stars with overlapping skill sets in a short period of time, leading to limited cap space for role players and reliance on their star trios.

However, unlike the current landscape of the NBA, where teams like the Boston Celtics are uniting All-Star caliber players thoughtfully, the Suns face challenges in adding talent due to salary restrictions and the league’s new limitations on luxury tax and trades.

Despite boasting one of the most talented offensive trios in NBA history, the Suns struggle defensively and in shot selection. Options for improvement include breaking up the big three, trading players like Bradley Beal or Kevin Durant, or completely overhauling the roster.

With younger and more thoughtfully constructed teams in the Western Conference poised to surpass them, the Suns may have built a team for an era that has ended, leaving limited opportunities for improvement in the future. It remains to be seen how the Suns will navigate these challenges and stay competitive in the evolving landscape of the NBA. Stay tuned to Insider Wales Sport for updates on the Phoenix Suns and their quest for success in the league.