PHOENIX – Recent comments have surfaced about Devin Booker and his perceived role in playing in Kevin Durant’s shadow during his time with the Phoenix Suns.
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Jan 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Suns forward Durant (35) and Suns guard Booker (1) celebrate against the LA Clippers during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
A former member of the Suns, Vasilije Micic, came out and spoke on the X’s and O’s podcast about the Suns and how the franchise star in Phoenix was second in line behind one of the NBA’s biggest superstars. Devin Booker was seemingly unable to take command of the Suns, as the leadership didn’t start with him.
Dec 15, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Suns forward Durant (35) watches on as guard Booker (1) shoots his first free throw in the second half during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Micic’s comments on Devin Booker and Kevin Durant:
“He was a bit in the shadow, but not in a bad way, because he really respects KD so much. He’s very much about the team, about involving all the players, but he couldn’t really come through because KD is way bigger than the whole story.”
Feb 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Suns guard Booker (1) and Suns forward Durant (35) look on against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Now with Kevin Durant in Houston, and Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks in Phoenix, is it time for Devin Booker to take the reins again? When Booker is in command of this Suns team, the sky was the limit. If Phoenix is able to get back to getting their face of the franchise back to being the main focus of this team, the Suns might be in a good position to make some noise.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
