Suns' Jordan Goodwin had to fight to earn his NBA spot, and Phoenix needs him now

PHOENIX — Once Jordan Goodwin sees his Phoenix Suns teammates square up, he starts making his way to the rim, watching the ball, reading angles. Rebounding is a Goodwin specialty, as is all the dirty work. It stems from his earliest days on a basketball court.Twenty or so years ago, in the suburbs of St. Louis, Tim Goodwin would return home from his job at the post office. There, he would find young Jordan holding a basketball near the front door, ready to hoop. The Goodwins called this “Game Night.” It was how Tim bonded with his three sons.Advertisement