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Suns' Devin Booker praises Rasheer Fleming for 'natural instincts'

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Despite playing in a limited role with the Suns, rookie Rasheer Fleming is working diligently to stay ready for when his number is called.

Despite playing in a limited role with the Phoenix Suns, rookie Rasheer Fleming is working diligently to stay ready for when his number is called by coach Jordan Ott. Fleming is averaging 4. 2 points and 2.

3 rebounds while shooting 34. 5% from 3-point range across 11. 7 minutes in 51 appearances with the Suns.

He recorded a career-high 16 points and two rebounds on March 8 in a win over the Charlotte Hornets. The 31st overall pick was recently thrust into a larger role and is averaging 6. 6 points and 3.

6 rebounds in 18. 5 minutes per game since the All-Star break. He scored 10 or more points in consecutive games for the first time last week.