Phoenix Suns - Power Ranking

Week Rank Rating Team Record Comment

15 10 67 Pho 8-5 "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts This rebellious anthem celebrates the raw energy and spirit of rock music. Through its gritty sound and straightforward lyrics, the song embodies youthful defiance and the joy of discovering music that resonates deeply, highlighting the unifying power of rock 'n' roll. A team that is always amongst it whether that be on the trade table, multiple discord chats or in your dms, Laddas is there. The love of the game is strong and just loves show of the league. That’s rock and roll baby!

14 23 35 Pho 5-8 23. Phoenix Suns (Vietnam) The Suns' 'rising economy' parallels Vietnam's 'emerging market,' showing promise through 'manufacturing' a competitive team with 'cost-effective strategies.' The Suns organisation have been hardened through the year - extreme highs, extreme lows. GM Laddas will be wanting a brighter PR next opportunity.

13 21 36 Pho 5-8 The Golden Gun- A bit of a gun himself, GM Laddas is always on the lookout for the ultimate weapon and killer combinations. The Golden Gun from James Bond is a guarranteed one shot kill and is dangerous in the hands of the wrong man. Dame Lillard is his weapon and he has been unleashed this season. Laddas will not stop until he has all the right pieces around him. Watch out.

12 20 45 Pho 6-6 Phoenix Suns - "I'm Too Sexy" – Right Said Fred (1991) Goofy but undeniably catchy, the Suns have seen a reduction in their placement, but they remain a force. They continue to make the moves and shakes to shake their thing on the NSL catwalk. GM Laddas has been up and about, and for good reason as this team looks sexy at times - led by NSL model machine, Damian Lillard.

11 20 47 Pho 6-6 Phoenix Suns: The Fire Elemental 🔥🌪️ Why? The Suns blaze across the court like a living inferno, scorching opponents with relentless offensive heat and chaotic energy. Damian Lillard is the Elemental’s molten core, erupting with volcanic scoring and clutch detonations that reduce defenses to ash. Incandescent Core (Lillard’s Inferno): Lillard rages like a supernova, his deep threes and rim assaults acting as pyroclastic bursts. "Dame Time" is the Elemental’s cataclysmic eruption – sudden, unstoppable, and leaving foes smoldering. Molten Support (Searing Structure): Jakob Poeltl and Khris Middleton form the Elemental’s molten crust – Poeltl anchoring the paint with lava-like physicality, Middleton flickering with mid-range daggers and veteran poise. Ember Sparks (Chaotic Potential): Shaedon Sharpe and Bub Carrington dart like wildfire, their athleticism and raw talent threatening to ignite into full-blown conflagrations. Even KCP fans defensive flames, hounding opponents like a heatwave.

10 18 44 Pho 6-7 A London Summer - "It's mighty hot!" Is it? It's all about perspective. The Phoenix Suns are that way inclined. There are times where they are scorching, and able to put any team is a serious 3rd degree burn situation. Whereas others leave us wondering if it is sheer hyperbole, and nothing by comparison to other teams. Lillard has turned this team around and given creedance to the claims - call him Climate Change. GM Laddas has been riding high on his team and for good reason since making big changes in the franchise and towards their aspirations, how long will this London Summer last? Will we be weeks or months away from a cold snap?

9 16 53 Pho 7-6 Bronn - Brown offers some nice comic relief and a nice change a pace from all the highborns squabbling with each other. Bronn knows how to fight and everyone needs friends who know how to fight. He first made his great friend when he volunteered to fight for Tyrion in a combat by trial. There is no nobility in dying, so why fight fair, was how he lived and survived so long. Which seemed to work because his fighting ended up making him a Lord with land a titles.

8 12 61 Pho 8-5

7 8 59 Pho 8-4 The Witch (Hansel and Gretel) - Phoenix - Lives in a gingerbread house and lures children to her oven with sinister intent. Phoenix might have lured others into a sense of insecurity, with previous expeditions into the woods proving unfruitful. However, the Suns akin to the Witch have found their strength. They have concocted the magic potion for the Wins Column in Phoenix. GM Laddas has found his mix, and his potency is strong. The Suns mean business and their sinister intent is to disrupt and cause chaos - with no team or adversary outside the realms of said chaos.

6 18 40 Pho 6-6 Woody (Toy Story) - Make no mistake, nothing happens in Andy's bedroom without Woody's watchful gazes getting a glimpse of it. Sure, Woody is sarcastic, stubborn and condescending towards anyone or any opinion that he disagrees with, but the charm is in the constant support for the other toys and the investment in their community and culture. For the admins that run the technical side of the game, it feels like our beloved laddas runs the 'people' side of the league. Loyal, unwavering, and happy to put someone in their place, he has never taken a backward step and he has never taken his eyes off the prize - of maintaining the NSL and helping to keep the integrity and spirit in place. You best be seeing Sheriff Laddas if you are putting a foot out of place, or letting your mouth write cheques that you can't cash.

5 14 53 Pho 7-5 Kayako (The Grudge) - What is that gurgling sound? Oh! It’s Kayako - the relentless ghost spreading doom, and horror to all that interact with it… The Suns have found their new identity, and they have taken scalps - led by new signing Damian Lillard. Akin to Kayako, the Suns born from a violent past, seek their vengeance and identity in the NSL. Led by GM Laddas, they have been unpredictable, and constant, now seeing reward for effort. "The Grudge is passed on, and it is not over."

4 16 37 Pho 5-7 Buzz Lightyear - Toy Story. Similarly to terminator, Buzz also has some great quotes. "To infinity and beyond". Buzz and the whole movie was a massive hit when it came out when I was a kid in 1995. It's crazy that the films, which there have been more of since then, and the character specifically Woody and Buzz are still as popular as ever. Buzz along with Woody let multiple rescue missions from other toys of Andys. I still appreciate to this day when I see a buzz and Woody toy hanging off the back of a car.

3 13 56 Pho 7-5 The emergence of Shaedon Sharpe has to be a welcomed addition to the Suns this year. Sharpe averaged 16/4/3 during week 3 (his first week of action this year)

2 16 32 Pho 4-4 "Brighter Than the Sun" - Colbie Caillat- They have already went 3-0 in Week 3 and are sitting at the 4 seed in the West, they have looked so good and Deni looks amazing so far, I see why Laddas wanted him so badly now. A reference to them being the Suns as well.

1 9 26 Pho 3-1 Sun's out, better put on some shades. Laddas has built a rather tall, capable supporting cast to fully complement and supplement Dame and his talents and shortcomings, respectively. It might be the best start the Suns have gotten off to in a few season's time. Hopefully the great man Laddas can keep the good times rolling. Kudos to him getting legal!

	GS	113
	CHI	97

	NO	106
	LAL	111

	CHA	111
	DEN	116

	BOS	116
	SAC	110

	MIN	106
	POR	96

Week	Rank	Rating	Team	Record	Comment
15	10	67	Pho	8-5	"I Love Rock 'n' Roll" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts This rebellious anthem celebrates the raw energy and spirit of rock music. Through its gritty sound and straightforward lyrics, the song embodies youthful defiance and the joy of discovering music that resonates deeply, highlighting the unifying power of rock 'n' roll. A team that is always amongst it whether that be on the trade table, multiple discord chats or in your dms, Laddas is there. The love of the game is strong and just loves show of the league. That’s rock and roll baby!
14	23	35	Pho	5-8	23. Phoenix Suns (Vietnam) The Suns' 'rising economy' parallels Vietnam's 'emerging market,' showing promise through 'manufacturing' a competitive team with 'cost-effective strategies.' The Suns organisation have been hardened through the year - extreme highs, extreme lows. GM Laddas will be wanting a brighter PR next opportunity.
13	21	36	Pho	5-8	The Golden Gun- A bit of a gun himself, GM Laddas is always on the lookout for the ultimate weapon and killer combinations. The Golden Gun from James Bond is a guarranteed one shot kill and is dangerous in the hands of the wrong man. Dame Lillard is his weapon and he has been unleashed this season. Laddas will not stop until he has all the right pieces around him. Watch out.
12	20	45	Pho	6-6	Phoenix Suns - "I'm Too Sexy" – Right Said Fred (1991) Goofy but undeniably catchy, the Suns have seen a reduction in their placement, but they remain a force. They continue to make the moves and shakes to shake their thing on the NSL catwalk. GM Laddas has been up and about, and for good reason as this team looks sexy at times - led by NSL model machine, Damian Lillard.
11	20	47	Pho	6-6	Phoenix Suns: The Fire Elemental 🔥🌪️ Why? The Suns blaze across the court like a living inferno, scorching opponents with relentless offensive heat and chaotic energy. Damian Lillard is the Elemental’s molten core, erupting with volcanic scoring and clutch detonations that reduce defenses to ash. Incandescent Core (Lillard’s Inferno): Lillard rages like a supernova, his deep threes and rim assaults acting as pyroclastic bursts. "Dame Time" is the Elemental’s cataclysmic eruption – sudden, unstoppable, and leaving foes smoldering. Molten Support (Searing Structure): Jakob Poeltl and Khris Middleton form the Elemental’s molten crust – Poeltl anchoring the paint with lava-like physicality, Middleton flickering with mid-range daggers and veteran poise. Ember Sparks (Chaotic Potential): Shaedon Sharpe and Bub Carrington dart like wildfire, their athleticism and raw talent threatening to ignite into full-blown conflagrations. Even KCP fans defensive flames, hounding opponents like a heatwave.
10	18	44	Pho	6-7	A London Summer - "It's mighty hot!" Is it? It's all about perspective. The Phoenix Suns are that way inclined. There are times where they are scorching, and able to put any team is a serious 3rd degree burn situation. Whereas others leave us wondering if it is sheer hyperbole, and nothing by comparison to other teams. Lillard has turned this team around and given creedance to the claims - call him Climate Change. GM Laddas has been riding high on his team and for good reason since making big changes in the franchise and towards their aspirations, how long will this London Summer last? Will we be weeks or months away from a cold snap?
9	16	53	Pho	7-6	Bronn - Brown offers some nice comic relief and a nice change a pace from all the highborns squabbling with each other. Bronn knows how to fight and everyone needs friends who know how to fight. He first made his great friend when he volunteered to fight for Tyrion in a combat by trial. There is no nobility in dying, so why fight fair, was how he lived and survived so long. Which seemed to work because his fighting ended up making him a Lord with land a titles.
8	12	61	Pho	8-5
7	8	59	Pho	8-4	The Witch (Hansel and Gretel) - Phoenix - Lives in a gingerbread house and lures children to her oven with sinister intent. Phoenix might have lured others into a sense of insecurity, with previous expeditions into the woods proving unfruitful. However, the Suns akin to the Witch have found their strength. They have concocted the magic potion for the Wins Column in Phoenix. GM Laddas has found his mix, and his potency is strong. The Suns mean business and their sinister intent is to disrupt and cause chaos - with no team or adversary outside the realms of said chaos.
6	18	40	Pho	6-6	Woody (Toy Story) - Make no mistake, nothing happens in Andy's bedroom without Woody's watchful gazes getting a glimpse of it. Sure, Woody is sarcastic, stubborn and condescending towards anyone or any opinion that he disagrees with, but the charm is in the constant support for the other toys and the investment in their community and culture. For the admins that run the technical side of the game, it feels like our beloved laddas runs the 'people' side of the league. Loyal, unwavering, and happy to put someone in their place, he has never taken a backward step and he has never taken his eyes off the prize - of maintaining the NSL and helping to keep the integrity and spirit in place. You best be seeing Sheriff Laddas if you are putting a foot out of place, or letting your mouth write cheques that you can't cash.
5	14	53	Pho	7-5	Kayako (The Grudge) - What is that gurgling sound? Oh! It’s Kayako - the relentless ghost spreading doom, and horror to all that interact with it… The Suns have found their new identity, and they have taken scalps - led by new signing Damian Lillard. Akin to Kayako, the Suns born from a violent past, seek their vengeance and identity in the NSL. Led by GM Laddas, they have been unpredictable, and constant, now seeing reward for effort. "The Grudge is passed on, and it is not over."
4	16	37	Pho	5-7	Buzz Lightyear - Toy Story. Similarly to terminator, Buzz also has some great quotes. "To infinity and beyond". Buzz and the whole movie was a massive hit when it came out when I was a kid in 1995. It's crazy that the films, which there have been more of since then, and the character specifically Woody and Buzz are still as popular as ever. Buzz along with Woody let multiple rescue missions from other toys of Andys. I still appreciate to this day when I see a buzz and Woody toy hanging off the back of a car.
3	13	56	Pho	7-5	The emergence of Shaedon Sharpe has to be a welcomed addition to the Suns this year. Sharpe averaged 16/4/3 during week 3 (his first week of action this year)
2	16	32	Pho	4-4	"Brighter Than the Sun" - Colbie Caillat- They have already went 3-0 in Week 3 and are sitting at the 4 seed in the West, they have looked so good and Deni looks amazing so far, I see why Laddas wanted him so badly now. A reference to them being the Suns as well.
1	9	26	Pho	3-1	Sun's out, better put on some shades. Laddas has built a rather tall, capable supporting cast to fully complement and supplement Dame and his talents and shortcomings, respectively. It might be the best start the Suns have gotten off to in a few season's time. Hopefully the great man Laddas can keep the good times rolling. Kudos to him getting legal!