The Phoenix Suns have a powerful trio capable of winning an NBA championship, at least according to the team’s management. However, time is of the essence for the Suns to achieve this goal with the core of stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.
Kevin Durant‘s unpredictable nature has led to speculation about his potential departure from Phoenix. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report recently discussed how Durant’s stay in Phoenix might be limited.
“KD has had a hard time staying satisfied over the last decade or so,” Hughes said. “He left a promising situation with the Oklahoma City Thunder and seemed almost immediately unhappy in the middle of a dynastic run with the Golden State Warriors. Then, despite hand-picking teammates and coaches, he couldn’t find peace with the Brooklyn Nets. He made two separate trade requests to get himself to the Phoenix Suns, the first of which came just 13 months after signing a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn.” Hugues continued.
“There’s no sign of unrest in Phoenix at the moment, and the Suns, led by new head coach Mike Budenholzer and a revamped supporting cast that features a couple of true point guards, could make the Finals with a few favorable breaks. But if KD’s time with the Warriors taught us anything, it’s that no amount of team success guarantees his satisfaction.” Hughes added. “Durant is one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, but he’s also among its most mercurial. His history suggests that it’s not a matter of if his attention will start wandering, but when.”
The pressure on coach Mike Budenholzer
New Suns coach Mike Budenholzer will face significant pressure to secure wins early in the season. If Phoenix finds itself in a difficult position as February approaches, rumors about a potential Durant trade are likely to intensify.