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Which Phoenix Suns players will crash the 2026 NBA All-Star conversation?

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LOS ANGELES – When the NBA descends on Los Angeles for the 2026 All-Star Game, the Phoenix Suns are hoping that they have multiple stars from their roster representing the Valley.

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Nov 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Dillon Brooks (3) high five in the second half of the game at Mortgage Match Up Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

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May 1, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; A 2026 NBA All-Star Countdown clock at game six of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Devin Booker remains one of the Suns’ most obvious All-Star choices, not because of flash, but because of consistency. Year after year, Booker lives in the league’s upper tier in scoring efficiency while carrying defensive attention normally reserved for MVP candidates. His shot profile has evolved with fewer forced looks and more surgical damage. For Suns fans, Booker represents stability in a league obsessed with volatility.

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Dillon Brooks

Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Devin Booker (1) pose for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Then there’s Dillon Brooks, whose All-Star case isn’t traditional but increasingly relevant. The league has shifted as defense, matchup versatility, and leadership now travel nationally through analytics and highlight culture. Brooks’ on-ball defensive metrics, physical tone-setting, and willingness to absorb the hardest assignments give Phoenix something rare with a wing whose impact shows up even when shots don’t fall. In an All-Star era that rewards influence as much as points, that matters. Brooks has been one of the heartbeats for Phoenix this season, and fans have taken notice of that.

What separates Phoenix in this cycle is strategy. The Suns’ aggressive social push with daily reminders, player-led campaigns, and localized fan engagement reflects an understanding that All-Star selections are no longer passive achievements. They’re earned through connection. Fans don’t just vote for stats; they vote for identity. Phoenix isn’t chasing relevance; it’s asserting it. With Booker as the face of the franchise, Brooks as the tone-setter, and a fanbase actively mobilized, the Suns aren’t hoping to be represented in L.A. They’re positioning themselves to belong there.

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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen

 

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