Thomas Bonvehi

Beat Writer, Reporter and Editor for Northeast Valley News. Covering Phoenix Rising, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns. Digital Reporter for @sportscronkite.

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“Lead by showing.”

What Rasheer told me when I asked on how he has developed into a mentorship role for Koa.

“I’ll talk at times. At my end, I’m not as vocal.”

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“He’s a fast learner.”

What Fleming told me regarding seeing Koa’s growth from the offseason to now.

“He picks up on stuff fast and he knows how to use his body. I feel like he’s been doing that well since I met him.”

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“It’s been great for me.”

What Maluach told @YoungNBA regarding having the support of the fans.

“The fans really welcomed me when I came here as an 18-year old from Duke, they believe in me. Thanks to Suns fans out there.”

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“For Koa it’s different.”

What Maluach said when asked about how he’s seen Koa lean on him for advice.

“He’s the only rookie. My rookie year was easier because I had Rasheer, Koby, CJ. We all got to come together, and help him through this.

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“For sure.”

What Koa told me if there’s a difference between being in the stadium as a fan as opposed to a player.

“Being a Sun, actually being on the team, it’s special.”

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“I feel like I’ve made a difference already.”

What Koa Peat told me when I asked him on how much of a difference he’s made in the Phoenix community.

“It’s something I’m big on, especially being from here.”

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Fan Fest is nearly over. We’ll be running interviews with Koa, Rasheer and Khaman. Quotes to come.

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Oso Ighodaro, Kennedy Chandler, Jamaree Bouyea, Dillon Brooks, and Jordan Goodwin went 5-for-5 in the Fan Fest shooting contest.

They did it in just 10 seconds.

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The whole team is throwing out T-Shirts.

Here’s Oso, Jamaree, and Brooks in the background.

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Koby Brea, Rasheer Fleming and Miles Bridges.

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Brooks shooting from WAY deep to try and get a high score from his teammates.

(SPOILER: He got a 10 out of 50)

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Man-Man and Brooks tossing T-shirts.

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Luke Kennard from three in front of the fans.

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Luke Kennard just hit 10 three-pointers in a row vs Gillespie.

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Mark Williams and Jordan Ott talking.

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Devin Booker rocking #15 in Year 12.

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Miles Bridges intro.

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Mark Williams in a cast after his surgery.

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“Game-winning block.”

What Khaman Maluach said if he’d rather have that or a game-winning dunk.

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“Oxygen.”

What Rasheer Fleming said when asked if there’s one thing he can’t live without.

He’s got jokes.

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