The Phoenix Suns have built one of the most explosive rosters in the league in terms of offensive talent.
Phoenix hired offensive guru Mike Budenholzer as the team’s head coach in the offseason as the Suns hope to tap into the team’s offensive potential.
As the season nears and the long-time coach decides who to run his offense through, he’ll have two of the best options in the NBA to choose from.
“(Devin) Booker was Phoenix's alpha until the arrival of Kevin Durant, whose deferential demeanor belies a game that demands deference,” writes Yahoo Sports’ Ben Rohrbach. “Durant is one of the 15 greatest players ever, and he was once the No. 1 on a team that boasted Stephen Curry. Just ask his two Finals MVPs. As much as we poke fun at Durant's ring-chasing tour, his legacy is greater than every active player but one (or two), and that commands respect.”
“Whether the Suns would be better off if the team ran through Booker instead of a 36-year-old Durant is a legit question.”
Booker has proved to be one of the best scorers in the game since being drafted in 2015. Considering a 70-point career high, a 62-point night, and multiple 50-point games over the years, the Kentucky alum is known for his scoring ability.
Last season, the guard averaged 27.1 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.5 rebounds on 49.2% from the field compared to Durant’s 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and five assists on 52.3% shooting from the floor.
It’s safe to say the Suns have two No. 1 scoring options on their hands, but with the 35-year-old Durant on the decline, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Phoenix game-plan their offense through the 27-year-old Booker.
Nonetheless, the Suns head into a pivotal season for the franchise as the team hopes their star-studded duo can lead them to the organization's first championship.
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