Suns Re-Sign Saben Lee
Official Release /July 13, 2023
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PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today announced that the team has re-signed guard Saben Lee to a two-way contract.
“Saben plays with toughness and aggression on both ends of the court,” said Phoenix Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager James Jones. “His point guard instincts and ability to attack the rim are critical traits for us as we seek to build a better team.”
Lee appeared in 23 games with the Suns in 2022-23, averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 15.8 minutes. The 6’-2”, 183-pound point guard started the Suns’ season finale on April 9 against the LA Clippers and scored a career-high 25 points to go with 10 assists for his second career double-double. Lee first signed with the Suns on Jan. 11 and scored in double figures in a career-long four consecutive games from Jan. 13-21.
Holding three seasons of NBA experience, the 24-year-old has averaged 5.7 points and 3.2 assists in 110 career games with the Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers and the Suns. Lee has also played in the NBA G League over the last two seasons, earning selection to the NBA G League Next Up Game as part of NBA All-Star 2023 and All-NBA G League Second Team honors for the 2021-22 season.
Lee was the 38th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft following three collegiate seasons at Vanderbilt University. A Phoenix native, Lee graduated from Corona del Sol High School in Tempe and was a two-time First Team All-State selection in Arizona.
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