# FUTURE: Khaman Maluach DOMINATES At Summer League AGAIN! Is He OFFICIALLY The Center Of The Future?

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Podcast: [Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-suns-daily-podcast-on-the-phoenix-suns-53324)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:00:00+00:00
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Phoenix Suns’ Khaman Maluach dominates Summer League as questions swirl around his future as the team’s center. Can Malawatch’s breakout performances signal a new era in the desert? Benjamin Garcia examines Maluach's standout stats, vocal leadership, and defensive prowess, exploring whether he’s officially the Suns’ building block at center after a near double-double and highlight defensive plays against the New Orleans Pelicans. Key discussions include Koa Peat's promise as the 30th overall pick, Koby Brea’s disappointing shooting slump, and Rasheer Fleming’s underwhelming impact despite higher expectations. Benjamin Garcia compares player development tracks, evaluates how the Suns’ young core is shaking up Summer League, and questions if pulling Malawatch from the lineup might reveal his true value to Phoenix’s future. Will these rookies rise to the occasion and secure their roles for the regular season? 00:00 Khaman Maluach DOMINATES Again 07:37 Intense moments at summer league 14:58 Analyzing Koa Peat's performance 21:15 Koby Brea's Summer League Struggles 26:44 Expectations for Rasheer Fleming 27:26 Critiquing player performance

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