I've been a staunch defender of Coach D'Antoni and his treatment of the bench. Everytime he's given his benches an opportunity, the've flushed it away. Other than LB, most of those players couldn't hold up, exceptions are KT and Jim Jackson (Jalen is the only player that I'll laud him for not using more). But now this season, I believe we have a decent bench that can hold the line if not push it forward. He has LB, he has Diaw now that Hill is starting, and I'm sooo happy he's utilizing The Principal (good idea JSun). But that leaves us still at 8 men. We need more because as the season slogs along as it does players will get hurt if not worn out and need rest. We need more because come playoff time there needs to be guys who can pick up the slack if injury, foul trouble, or David Stern arise. Specifically we need:

1. A second distributor when Nash steps out
   
2. A capable backcourt defender now that Bell is injured and honestly, I love the man, but I don't think he'll ever be 100%
   
3. Another big man to step in, having two is great, but a litte insurance can't hurt.

I'm a believer in not forcing players into something their not and allowing them to do what they do best. Leandro is a shooter, a slasher, a scorer, a 2-guard. His distributing isn't bad, but I think it would be best if he can just focus on scoring. With that said I believe #s 1 and 2 on the list can be solved with two words, Marcus Banks. Now I've been hard on Banks in the past, much to the point that fellow Suns fans on other forums have been disgusted with me and the venom I spewed. But I believe he has improved to the point that Coach D'Antoni should be able to trust him and put him out on the court. He's not Steve Nash but he's a capable passer, but most importantly he's a good defender, I remember him giving Baron Davis and other guards trouble last year. Nash and Bell need their rest and LB needs to be allowed to do what he does best and a good way to let that happen is to play Banks more (plus he needs to earn that money D'Antoni signed him for).
Other than another guard, a third big man to support STAT and the Principle would be nice, especially if one gets in foul trouble (cough...Amare...cough). Here a guy like Sean Marks needs to be considered. He's not great, but he's not a stiff like Burke, and can play good garbage minutes.
If all goes to heck after this year it won't be because of this system. I truly believe D'Antoni's Blitz has revolutionized the game, and galvinized a once stagnant leauge into an entertaining entity and given fans here in the Valley and Suns fans around the nation something to smile about after the fiasco of Frank Johnson's last year.
No if we end up losing, it will be because we didn't extend the fun to those sitting who deserve or need to be be a part of it.