The Phoenix Suns have yet to live up to the high expectations set for them before the season Suns currently occupy commenced. Despite their commendable victory against the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, ocuppy the seventh position in the Western Conference standings. Nevertheless, Grayson Allen has proven to be an outstanding addition to the team amidst these circumstances.
In his sixth season in the league, Allen found himself part of a significant three-team trade during the offseason, which brought him to Phoenix. Throughout the current season, the 28-year-old guard has been a consistent starter, featuring in all 67 games for the Suns.
Allen now has the opportunity to sign a lucrative extension with Phoenix, potentially worth up to four years and $75 million. This proposed extension represents a substantial increase from his previous contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, which was a two-year deal worth $18.7 million, signed in 2022.
Originally selected as the 21st overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Allen’s potential extension would place him among the top earners in the league, with an average annual value of $18.75 million, according to Spotrac.
Despite the Suns’ mixed fortunes, Allen has been enjoying a career-best season, demonstrating significant improvements in various statistical categories. Averaging 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, Allen’s playing time has also reached a career-high of 33.7 minutes per contest.
One of Allen’s notable strengths lies in his exceptional accuracy from beyond the arc, where he leads the NBA with an impressive 47.8% three-point shooting percentage. Furthermore, he has maintained a career-best shooting percentage from inside the arc, currently standing at 56.7%.
As Allen approaches his 29th birthday, his consistent development as a player is evident, as reflected in his increased playing time each season since his rookie year with the Utah Jazz. With the potential extension stretching until his early thirties, Allen’s trajectory suggests that his contract could prove to be a valuable asset for the Suns in the long term.
Moreover, Allen’s on-court performance has shifted the focus away from past controversies surrounding his playing style, particularly during his collegiate career at Duke University. Over his NBA tenure, spanning four different teams, Allen has showcased his skills in over 300 regular-season games, consistently contributing double-digit points and maintaining an impressive three-point shooting accuracy of 41.4%.
