These days, Hickman, now 72, dissects …

These days, Hickman, now 72, dissects Suns box scores and online video from his Upper Marlboro, Md., home. He loves Jevon Carter’s rugged playing style. He thought Aron Baynes was a pleasant surprise. He knew a young team anchored by 23-year-old Devin Booker and 21-year-old Deandre Ayton would fall into traps of inconsistency. But he believes the Suns are “gonna be good” because of Williams’ patience and leadership. Hickman is most proud of how Williams carries himself on the bench and in public. “Maybe people in Phoenix were expecting miracle work,” Hickman said. “But it doesn’t work like that. So I try to keep him upbeat and say, ‘Monty, take your time. You’ve got to build it right.’ …