After going through a rocky first season with the Phoenix Suns last year, superstar forward Kevin Durant has a chance to lead this team to glory during the 2023-24 campaign, as this group has an opportunity to be the league’s elite team if they can put it all together this season.
The Suns went all out during the NBA offseason by trading for another star player to play alongside Durant and Devin Booker, which has improved the team’s chances of being a title-contending team this year.
Phoenix brought in Bradley Beal, who has struggled to stay healthy and contribute for the Suns thus far, but Phoenix is still a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference.
Right now, Durant and Booker are playing at an incredibly high level while waiting for Beal to become a valuable part of their team, which has led to the two-time NBA champion praising his superstar teammate, via the team’s Twitter account.
“It’s just special to play with a player who understands the game on that level.”
🗣️ @KDTrey5 on playing with @DevinBook @MountainAmerica | #ComingInHot pic.twitter.com/RWhgfEZctS
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 5, 2023
Even though Durant is leading the Suns in almost every important offensive category, like points (31.0), assists (5.8), and three-point field-goal percentage (49.4%), Booker isn’t far off and has made an impression on his teammates and peers around the league this season.
Booker is currently averaging 27.9 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting 47.2% from the floor and 39.7% from beyond the arc.
Impressive numbers, to say the least, for both players as they continue to drive opponents crazy on a nightly basis, as it’s impossible to contain both superstars while gaining an edge in the game.
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