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Even after slow start, all is not lost for the Phoenix Suns

By Kory Miller

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Interim head coach Jay Triano of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half of the NBA game against the Orlando Magic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 10, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 - NOVEMBER 10: Interim head coach Jay Triano of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half of the NBA game against the Orlando Magic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 10, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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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2. This is Devin’s team now (and that’s a good thing)

PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 10: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic on November 10, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 10: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic on November 10, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Devin Booker is the best player the Suns have had since Steve Nash. With Bledsoe on the roster, it was hard to say that this was truly Devin’s team. Honestly, some nights it was, and some nights it was wasn’t. With Bledsoe in Milwaukee, there is no doubt who should be in control of the game night in and night out. Every team will key-in on Devin first during scouting and prep, every big shot in pressure situations will be drawn up for Book, this is truly, unequivocally, his team now.

It’s a huge opportunity for his growth as a NBA superstar. If he can adjust to putting the team on his back nightly rather than every other game or so, the sky is literally the limit in his career. With Bledsoe – a ball dominant point guard – no longer on the court beside him, Booker is going to receive better looks as the ball movement continues to improve. Suns fans should expect more growth from Devin this year than in the previous two seasons. At the end of the year, we’ll be talking about Book as a potential All-NBA pick in 2018-19.

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