Oklahoma City deals the Point God himself, Chris Paul, to Phoenix. The Suns are pushing to make a run in the Western Conference, while the Thunder finally commit to what looks to be a promising rebuild. I think it’s a win-win for Phoenix and Oklahoma City.
Devin Booker has quietly become one of the more polarizing players in the league. He can rack up points faster and more efficiently than almost any player in the league, yet his Suns have an annual tradition of finishing at or near the bottom of the league standings. So, what exactly is he – a product of a horrific team, enabling him to put up empty stats or a rising superstar held back by young, inexperienced teammates?