Benjamin Garcia breaks down how the Suns have graduated from being lumped with tanking teams like the Wizards and Hornets to becoming a solidly "good" NBA team. He analyzes Grayson Allen's stunning transformation into a near-All-Star performer averaging 18 points on 45-44 shooting splits, questioning whether his contract has become one of the league's best bargains. Garcia also examines Devin Booker's evolving playmaking role and why his late-game execution needs improvement despite his impressive overall numbers. The discussion covers the team's newfound defensive identity, their ability to win ugly games, and the looming roster dilemma when Jalen Green returns from injury.

 

Tune in to understand why these wins matter more than the standings suggest and what they reveal about the Suns' identity moving forward.

 

0:00 Intro

1:32 Why This Win Matters for Suns Culture

4:35 Suns Graduate from Bottom Third of NBA

7:38 Devin Booker's Dynamic Playmaking Evolution

10:42 Good Teams Take What Bad Teams Give

13:17 Grayson Allen's Career Year Transformation

18:24 Should Grayson Allen Start Over Jalen Green

22:31 Devin Booker's Late Game Decision Making

27:09 Never Concerned About Losing This Game

 

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