Kevin Young Stays as Suns' Top Assistant

Kevin Young's potential return

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Offensive-minded coach

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Defensive upgrade

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Devin Booker's preference

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Best of both worlds

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No official report yet

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Pursuit of NBA championship

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Kevin Young Stays as Suns' Top Assistant

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