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What each Suns player’s offseason goals should be

By Grant Funtila

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

On March 24, 2017 the basketball world was all eyes on 20 year old Devin Booker. He dazzled the Boston crowd as he scored an NBA season high 70 points, the first time since 2006.

He broke the Suns’ record for most points scored in a game and the TD Garden record for most points scored in the building.

But, even after that performance people still doubt Booker’s potential. Mainly because he only shot 42 percent from the field this past season. He can certainly score with the best of them but the question is how can he impact the game in other ways.

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If Booker can improve his 3.2 rebounds per game and 3.4 assists per game while scoring more on fewer shots then he would establish himself as one of the best guards in the NBA.

He’s still only 21 years old but this upcoming season everyone is expecting him to make that leap that will put him ahead of his peers.

Improving from 22 points per game is not an easy task but it’s certainly one Booker is capable of doing.

With his work ethic and basketball IQ, don’t be surprised if he’s an all-star in the stacked west or if his holding the trophy for most improved player of the year by April.

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