Another missed opportunity! While the Suns had initially announced the presence of Bradley Beal, the Phoenix public will still have to wait before seeing their new “Big Three” at work. On the other hand, the reception of Wolves marked the return of Diviner Booker, absent for five matches. The leader of the Suns has only played three games this season and each time, he scored 30 points or more!
Last night, he put on his 31 to bring down Minnesota, undefeated in seven games. 31 as the number of points also from Kevin Durant, obviously delighted to receive support. Especially in creation.
Kevin Durant focuses on scoring
“Adding Book makes things easier for everyone” assures the All-Star winger. “I expected his lungs to be on fire at the start, but there was energy and rhythm in the game. That’s what we needed. It’s good to have our playmaker back.”
Booker in the lead, Durant was able to shine without the ball, without forcing and without creating his shot. He is even more dangerous when he is content to receive passes, in his preferred positions. Result: 11 out of 15 on shots, alongside Devin Booker who couldn’t have dreamed of a better comeback after almost two weeks without playing.
“It’s always good to play… I tried to add something from the bench, but after a while it gets boring. I just want to be on the pitch and fight with the team.” he explains.
The real boss of the team
For Frank Vogel, the presence of his rear is “invaluable”. “When he is not in uniform, he behaves like a leader in training, in video sessions… He is the one who makes himself heard the most. He’s really taken the reins of the team this year. Even more on the field, as a playmaker.”
Which means that when Bradley Beal joins his two teammates, he will first play as a second back, and it is Devin Booker who will continue to direct the play. This is not new for him but in the presence of Chris Paul, it is It’s a role he had abandoned.
