Despite his sordid past, the Suns’ front office gave up a lot to acquire Bridges — even entering a contract year. Suns GM Brian Gregory went so far as to call Bridges “a perfect fit” for the franchise — a comment that further rankled some Suns fans. So, can Bridges endear himself to a new fanbase as he clearly already has to the team’s front office? “He said he has gone through therapy and counseling and has prioritized becoming a better man,” Haller wrote of Bridges. The Suns’ front office effectively put their reputations on the line to acquire Bridges.