PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns are stacked with talent, but without a true point guard, their window to get back to the NBA Finals could quietly close.
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Nov 10, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts as he reaches for the ball during play in the first half during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Devin Booker and newly-acquired Jalen Green are dynamic scorers, but both aren’t natural facilitators, and trying to force one into that role could derail the team’s chemistry and rhythm.
Devin Booker is set to take over as the Suns’ full-time starting point guard next season, per @Gambo987
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In today’s NBA, having a floor general is non-negotiable, especially when building around high-usage stars. Without a stabilizing presence to organize the offense, the Suns risk falling into stagnant isolation sets, wasted possessions, and inefficient late-game decision-making. We’ve seen this story before with high-scoring duos without a pass-first point guard often underachieve.
Nov 12, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Devin Booker, while capable of running the offense in spurts, is most dangerous off the ball. Jalen Green will have his moments at point guard, and Collin Gillespie and Jared Butler will surely be helping with point guard duties off of the bench. Though putting the role of being the playmaker limits their scoring efficiency and wouldn’t elevate the role players around them as much as a star point guard would.
How the Phoenix Suns can address the issue:
Potential solutions do exist for the Suns. Veteran guards like Russell Westbrook could bring high basketball IQ and energy they desperately lack. These aren’t flashy moves, but they could be the difference between a second-round exit and a potential NBA Finals run. Until Phoenix commits to finding a true point guard, the offense will remain lifeless. Talent alone won’t mask poor structure, especially in the playoffs, where every possession matters. If the Suns want to maximize Booker and Green’s potential together, a floor general must be the next priority. Without one, they’re built to fall short.
Jan 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the third quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
