PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns star SG Devin Booker was asked about his former Suns teammate DeAndre Ayton and what the outlook is for the rest of his career in Los Angeles.
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Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles center Ayton (5) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
What did Suns star Devin Booker have to say about his former teammate Ayton:
Booker had some interesting comments when it came to his former teammate and the newest Los Angeles Lakers player, DeAndre Ayton. When asked about Ayton’s future in Los Angeles, Booker responded, “I mean, I guess we’ll just have to see.” (Credit: Dave McMenamin | ESPN) It wasn’t a shot and was more honest than sarcastic, though it still spoke volumes. Ayton’s past with the Phoenix Suns and their fans isn’t the best, as Ayton was one of the biggest reasons why the Suns didn’t end up winning the 2023 NBA Finals.
May 7, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix center Ayton (22) and guard Booker (1) against the Denver Nuggets during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Ayton was traded from the Suns to the Portland Trail Blazers back in September of 2023, and then joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a $16.6 million two-year deal. Once known for his heroics in the 2023 Finals run for his role in the “Valley-Oop” play, has now become the “Valley-Opp” in Phoenix with his arrival with the rival Los Angeles Lakers.
Dec 7, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix center Ayton (left) and guard Booker react on the bench against the Boston Celtics in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
One of the biggest storylines for Suns fans this season, when they play their rival in Los Angeles, will be how Ayton performs and how he responds to Booker. Not only will Booker have backup with the newest Suns stars Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, but it will be a completely different era, and it might come with a little intensity.
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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
