Oso Ighodaro's absence being felt this much by the Suns is a concern because the former second-round pick should not be this important to the team.
Luke Duffy of Valley of the Suns argues that the Phoenix Suns' heavy reliance on center Oso Ighodaro highlights serious flaws in the team's roster construction. Ighodaro has managed only 15 minutes of play this season due to an oblique injury, and his absence has already disrupted Phoenix's defensive stability.
The writer notes that Ighodaro signed a three-year, $29 million contract extension after developing into a consistent starter under head coach Jordan Ott. However, Duffy contends that alternative center options like Khaman Maluach, Duop Reath, and Drew Timme are inadequate to sustain playoff-caliber performances.
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