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Deandre Ayton on @CBSSportsRadio earlier today about which team he would like to play for:
“Honestly, I could see myself in Phoenix. I could see a little Shaq and Kobe 2.0.” 👀👀👀 cc: @DevinBook
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Our hearts our heavy with the news that Hall of Famer Paul Westphal, former Phoenix Suns player and head coach, passed away today at the age of 70.
Rest easy 44.
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This past weekend, the @Suns media family lost a legend.
Unfortunately, our very own @DaveKingNBA has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they navigate this unquantifiable loss.
More below⬇️
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The only players to average 26.5 points, 4 rebounds and 6.5 assists within their first four seasons:
Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Devin Booker
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What’s lost in the Rookie of the Year race all season:
• Devin Booker is 6 weeks younger than Donovan Mitchell
• Devin Booker is only 3 months older than Ben Simmons
• Devin Booker is heading into his 4th season already
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Steve Nash had four seasons where he accumulated 50/40/90 numbers. That’s the most in NBA history, and Larry Bird is the only other to do it at least twice.
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Mikal Bridges is averaging 15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.6 steals per 36 minutes while carrying shooting splits of 50/41.7/81.8.
Only two wings are posting at least 15 points, 2.5 steals, +50 FG%, +40 3PT% per 36: Kawhi Leonard and Mikal Bridges.
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Please save this franchise, @NBA.
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Re-signing Kelly Oubre remains a top priority for the Suns heading into free agency, per @ShamsCharania.
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“My idea this year is to get the most wins as possible and make the playoffs. We owe that to this city. It’s been a long drought for these fans.” - @DevinBook
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Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Zion Williamson, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Mikal Bridges. Retweet to help speak this into existence, Suns fans.
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"They really wanted to pursue me."
-Rasheer Fleming on the Suns trading up to select him
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The Phoenix Suns will have a moment of silence tonight prior to tonight’s game in remembrance of Dave King. 🙏🙏🙏
#ForDaveKing
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RUMOR: Deandre Ayton could be on the table in a Portland deal for their first round pick
(by @DarthVoita) brightsideofthesun.com/2023/…
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.@DevinBook has joined a truly historic club of players who have most recently scored 50+ points in consecutive games:
Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, James Harden and Devin Booker
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Suns viewership up 94% year over year since @Mishbia15 took ownership
(by @DarthVoita)
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When you’re playing with J.R. Smith, Jeff Green and Tristan Thompson instead of Devin Booker, Josh Jackson and Deandre Ayton.
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Harden is 29. LeBron is about to be 34 later this week. Booker is only 22.
Just imagine what he’s going to be capable of in his prime 😳
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Thank you @Suns for how you honored @DaveKingNBA. He loved the team, interviewing the players and coaches, and covering the team.
Pure class.
#ForDaveKing
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Torrey Craig to the bench as Devin Booker returns. This is a Torrey Craig appreciation post.
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Josh Jackson’s last three games:
• 25 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
• 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
• 27 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals
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Devin Booker is likely to become the first guard not to make the All-Star game when averaging 25-4-4 at age 21.
I imagine the Book All-Star snub revenge tour is about to be fun, though.
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Andrew Wiggins makes $147.7 million over the next four years.
T.J. Warren makes $50 million over the next four years.
On top of that, Warren is so much better than Wiggins.
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Be like Book. Flex your vote.
#DevinBooker #NBAAllStar
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LaVar Ball: “Phoenix is the best fit for him. And I am going to speak it into existence.” (via @NotoriousOHM)
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“I keep hearing that this Ayton guy can be the next Shaq. My advice to Ayton is don’t be the next Shaq, be the first Ayton. I wish you well. I hope you break all my records.” - @SHAQ on the @Shaqcast talking about @DeandreAyton
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Best start to the season in six years. Six straight home games coming up. Fill up Talking Stick Resort Arena, Suns fans!
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“I’m here, No. 3 for the Phoenix Suns. Trying to keep it that way for the rest of my career.” - @KELLYOUBREJR (via @azcsports)
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In the last four games, the Suns are 3-1 led by the trio of Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Kelly Oubre.
Booker: 23.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists
Ayton: 18.8 points, 10 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1 block
Oubre: 19 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1 block
3-man NetRtg: +14.2
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This duo has been looking scary the past few weeks (since 12/15):
• Devin Booker: 29.5 points, 5 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 58.5 TS%
• Deandre Ayton: 21.4 points, 14.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1 block, 69.7 TS%
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Deandre Ayton’s stats at Arizona: 20.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.9 blocks on 61.2 FG%
Deandre Ayton’s preseason stats: 20.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.5 blocks on 62.5 FG%
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Deandre Ayton’s last 5 games:
• 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 block on 7-11 FGA
• 21 points and 13 rebounds on 8-14 FGA
• 23 points and 18 rebounds on 10-14 FGA
• 26 points, 17 rebounds, and 1 block on 11-18 FGA
• 26 points, 18 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks on 13-16 FGA
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.@JCrossover’s final three games of the season:
• 28 points, 7 assists, 3 steals
• 27 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists
• 51 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
J-Crossover is nowhere close to the finish line yet at age 39.
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Phoenix is setting themselves up for Booker, Bridges and Bender to optimally spread the floor for Ayton to have massive open space around him, which is how Jackson will be feasting consistently off cut opportunities. Let’s fast forward to October right now.
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Guess who leads all shooting guards on ESPN’s Offensive Real Plus-Minus (ORPM) this season? Devin Booker.
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Deandre Ayton has made his presence felt during preseason.
• 24 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks
• 21 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks
• 19 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks
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Aaron Holiday is everything we wanted Jevon Carter to be
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The only players to average at least 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists age 22 or younger: Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, Derrick Rose, Devin Booker.
Retweet this if you think @DevinBook should be an All-Star this year.
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“Obviously the New York’s, LA’s, it’s the best. But Phoenix, Phoenix is one I love a lot. I like Phoenix. Scottsdale area is dope.” - @KDTrey5 on his favorite NBA cities to visit on @CJMcCollum’s pod
KD has also praised Booker in the past. Suns can easily create max cap space 🤔
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Over the past three games, Mikal Bridges is averaging 17.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2.7 steals while shooting 61.1 percent on 3s.
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When Devin has scored more points through 51 games than Justise has his first three seasons as a pro 🤔
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Maluach says he has a relationship with Mark Williams, who was just traded to the Suns. Both Maluach and Williams went to Duke.
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Julius Randle and the Suns have mutual interest heading into free agency, per @Gambo987.
Thoughts on a Randle/Ayton frontcourt, Suns fans?
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When’s the #ValleyBoyz merch dropping, @KELLYOUBREJR?
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Ishbia brothers make $100,000 donation to Bright Side Night!!
All hail Mat and Justin Ishbia! brightsideofthesun.com/2022/…
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Who is ready for @Suns basketball and THE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS?!
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Devin Booker (23) is the youngest player in NBA history to average greater than 26 PPG, 6 APG, 4 RPG on a TS% of 60 or higher.
The only other three players to do this age 25 or younger:
-Michael Jordan (25)
-LeBron James (25)
-James Harden (25)
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Over the Suns’ 4-game winning streak, Josh Jackson is averaging 11.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1 block while hitting 46.2% on 3s.
Jackson also leads the Suns in total plus-minus over this stretch at +52.
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Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges scored 23 of the Suns’ 25 4th-quarter points tonight to pull off the victory.
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.@DevinBook and @DeandreAyton together on the floor for the first time ever. Don’t miss it tonight.
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