Devin Booker: The Face of the Phoenix Suns and a Symbol of Leadership

Asked about leadership within his locker room, Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns, took the opportunity to recall the place that Devin Booker occupies within the team according to him. Honest thoughts or way to rule out trade rumors? Make up your own mind.

Who says early end of the season for Phoenix says press conference in front of Arizona journalists for the owner of the Suns, Mat Ishbia. The Beal poker move having been a big failure so far, friend Mat must answer for a lot of the Suns’ worries. But he didn’t forget it, his Phoenix team was able to count on a huge Devin Booker for most of the games in the Suns’ last series. When asked about leadership and responsibilities at the Suns, Mat Ishbia’s answer can therefore be summarized in two words: Devin, and Booker.

“We have great leaders. We have good people. The coach is the leader, and at the same time we have Devin Booker, the face of this franchise, who is a great leader and makes sure that the people around him give their all.

Devin Booker is the face of this franchise and he…

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“We have great leaders. We have good people. The coach is the leader, and at the same time we have Devin Booker, the face of this franchise, who is a great leader and who makes sure that the people around him give their all. What he does in the video room, what he does in the practice facility, what he does in the locker room… Devin Booker is that guy, he’s the face of this franchise and he’ll be there for them. Next 10 years minimum, until he retires I hope. Devin is that guy, but we have Kevin Durant, we have Bradley Beal, we have players that don’t play as much and play a leadership role. I think it’s a team effort, but at the same time I look at the coaches, the star players and what they do to make sure that the people around them give 100%. The owner, the general manager, everyone must play their role. Who is the leader on the ground? It’s probably better to ask the coach, the GM or the players, because I’m less knowledgeable than them, but for me it’s the coach and Devin Booker. » – Mat Ishbia

This intervention from Mat Ishbia comes shortly after recent rumors saying that Devin Booker would like to stay with the Suns as long as he is convinced that the project to win the title is coherent. Ishbia affirms, the desire to partner for the long term is mutual and Devin Booker does not have to worry about a trade. We know that things can change very quickly from one season to another in the NBA, but for the moment, the Suns are keen on their star guard.

Devin Booker reportedly wants to spend his career with one team, like Kobe Bryant, per @GeraldBourguet

“There may come a day where Booker is convinced he can no longer win with the Suns and decides to pursue titles elsewhere. But that day isn’t here yet, according to the source… pic.twitter.com/3uf6urM1tA

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We must also keep in mind the latest rumors indicating strong interest from the Knicks in Devin Booker, ready to do “almost anything” to pair the Phoenix back with Jalen Brunson on an elite scoring backcourt. This information also comes from the main journalist following the Suns for PHNX Sports, a serious source therefore. So it’s possible that Mat Ishbia is also raving about Devin to dispel these stories and have his guard stay in Arizona.

The New York Knicks are reportedly ‘willing to offer almost anything’ to pair Devin Booker with Jalen Brunson, per @GeraldBourguet

“He and Jalen Brunson would form an electrifying, high-scoring backcourt for one the NBA’s most pleasant surprises, and according to a source, New… pic.twitter.com/hm1USjyMID

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With a dissatisfied Kevin Durant, a coach in the hot seat and a heavily criticized project, Mat Ishbia assures us of at least one thing: Devin Booker is still just as appreciated within the Suns franchise. Still under contract until 2028 with the Suns, a priori, Devin Booker is not going anywhere. In any case, it is promised by Mat Ishbia.

2024-05-02 08:15:00
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