With little expectations surrounding the Suns this season, the progress of Maluach and other faces such as Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea will be key. Phoenix is back in action on Monday night against the Utah Jazz. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns as Suns' Top Pick Reacts to First NBA Basket.

Following the game, the NBA confirmed Jokic’s latest feat on social media, announcing he became just the fifth player in league history to open a season with back-to-back triple-doubles. He joins Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson on that exclusive list.