The Suns seem to be the team to watch after the NBA trade deadline. With Kevin Durant on board, many expect Phoenix to be a serious title contender in the West. Team owner Mat Ishbia, in fact, wants to build a dynasty.
No one would have imagined this a few years back, but the teamās reputation has significantly improved in the last two seasons. Chris Paul and Devin Booker took Phoenix to new heights, but were unable to deliver a championship.
That might change now. A player of KDās caliber seems to be exactly what this roster needed to succeed, but D Book wants to keep his feet on the ground. With many labeling the Suns a āSuper Team,āBooker suggested only Durant should draw high expectations.
Devin Booker suggests Kevin Durant carries theexpectations on the Suns
āWe only had one All-Star this year, that was KD,ā Booker told reporters Thursday, via Sports Illustrated.āI just donāt do all the titles and stuff, man, thatās for you guys and everybody else.ā
āI know we have a really talented group, I think enough to get to where weāre trying to go, and finish what weāre trying to do,ā he added. āSo, thatās my main focus, everything thatās said about us will come, regarding how we finish.ā
Of course, D Book knows they should have a legitimate chance to contend. But heās also aware that there are many other teams out there with title aspirations, and the playoffs are never easy. No one canāt hide the fact Durant brings a lot of expectations, but KD can handle the pressure. For the Suns, meanwhile, itās better to stay humble.
