The offseason is the perfect time for NBA fanatics to make confident player predictions for the upcoming season.
Numerous players hope to flourish, but a 2020 Hall of Fame inductee identified an underrated Phoenix Suns superstar to watch during the 2024-25 season.
“I see Devin Booker as one of them unsung heroes that we not forget,” Kevin Garnett said on the Ticket & the Truth podcast. “We not forgot about how cold that man really is. I think it’s up to him to come back and remind us who he really is. He’s gonna have a good year this year. Watch.”
Garnett, who played 21 seasons in the NBA and received 12 All-Defensive team honors, clearly has high expectations for the four-time All-Star. Last season, Booker averaged 27.1 points per game on 49.2% shooting from three and helped the Suns secure their fourth consecutive postseason berth. Unfortunately, the Suns’ big three, composed of Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, failed to guide Phoenix to the second round of the playoffs.
In nine seasons, Booker has only advanced past the Western Conference semifinals once, which could explain why he's one of the most scrutinized phenoms in the NBA. With that said, Booker’s offensive brilliance unquestionably makes him a Top 25 player.
The 6-foot-6 guard is a patient ball-handler with complete control on the offensive end. He refuses to get baited into attempting low-percentage jump shots on the perimeter. Instead, he sizes up his defenders before methodically attacking one side of the floor. He possesses a smooth pull-up jumper that enables him to find an offensive rhythm. He also has a clean low post-game that gives him an additional scoring tactic to employ.
Of course, Booker's next step is achieving consistent playoff success, but he's already solidified himself as one of the premier scorers in the NBA.
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