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The Phoenix Suns signed Azubuike during the off-season to a two-way contract last summer to round out the roster.

Phoenix Suns sign former Jazz center Udoka Azubuike to a 2-way contract

Career Progression

The Utah Jazz drafted the former Kansas Jayhawk as their 27th pick back in the 2020 NBA draft. He averaged 3.3 points, 3 rebounds, and 0.4 blocks in his first three seasons.

Azubuike showed his potential to be a rotational player in his first three years in the league, and notably, had his best season in his second year with averages of 4.7 points, and 4.2 rebounds on 75.5% shooting before his season-ending surgery in 2022.

A player who could potentially be a project for the Phoenix Suns as a future back-up big man if they desire to get him back next season. Frankly, I see a Capela-ty

pe big man.

Azubuike made his Phoenix Suns debut in their third game putting up 3 points and 2 rebounds in six minutes of action against his former team, the Utah Jazz.

He didn’t play again until game #7 of the season against the Detroit Pistons where he had over two minutes of play time, but only recorded one defensive rebound.

We would not see Azubuike play until the Suns’ 28th game of the season when Jusuf Nurkić was out against the Sacramento Kings, clearing the way for him to become Drew Eubanks’ backup at the Center position.

Granted that Sacramento destroyed the Phoenix Suns with the final score of 120-105, Azabuike impressed with 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, a block, and a few highlight plays like the one below. To add to the impressive statline, he shot a perfect

5/5.

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