Facing the old master Lakers, it may not be easy for a new player in the Suns to stay in the team?

In a previous NBA preseason game, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers who played at home 103-81, achieving a good start in the preseason, while the Lakers suffered such a crushing defeat in their first preseason game.

In this game, Jordan Goodwin, the Suns' substitute backcourt player, did not perform well in the performance of his old club he played for last season and did not prove his strength in front of his old club. Goodwin played 9 minutes and 53 seconds in the whole game, made 0 of 2 shots and 0 of 2 three-pointers from outside the three-point line, and did not score 1 point in the game, contributing only 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 steals, with a plus-minus value of -2. Goodwin performed well on the defensive end, and he also showed good personal defensive ability, and his defensive enthusiasm and aggressiveness are quite good. But the problem is that Goodwin's presence on the offensive end is too low. He seems to lack basic scoring ability and outside shooting ability, and he does not have much control or conducting ability. Goodwin was unable to provide enough help and support to the team when he was on the court. Compared with other players, his performance was indeed a little mediocre, and he still seemed a little lacking in highlights.

Goodwin joined the Lakers as a two-way contract player in the middle and late last season. After joining the team, he quickly settled in a rotational lineup and also got a lot of playing time. The Lakers also quickly provided him with a standard contract and turned him into a regular basis. After joining the Lakers, Goodwin played 29 games in the NBA regular season for the team, averaging 18.7 minutes per game, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1 steal, 0.4 blocks, and 0.9 turnovers and 1.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 43.8%, three-point shooting percentage was 38.2%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 81.8%. During the playoffs, Goodwin made a total of 4 appearances, averaging 7.8 minutes per game, with averaging 0.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.3 blocks, 0.3 turnovers and 1.8 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 20%, a three-point shooting percentage of 0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 50%.

This summer, the Lakers chose to cut Goodwin, who held a non-guaranteed contract, and then the Suns chose to directly claim Goodwin's non-guaranteed contract. According to previous statements, Goodwin needs to compete for a chance to stay in the team through training camp and preseason performance, and his direct competitor is Jared Butler. Judging from the situation in this game alone, Butler's overall performance is much better than Goodwin. Butler seems more confident on the offensive end and his comprehensive ability is more prominent. If Goodwin cannot show stronger competitiveness next, it is not easy for him to get the opportunity to stay in the team?