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A brief list of 2018-19 Phoenix Suns matchups to look for

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns in action against Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2017 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Suns 120-107. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns in action against Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2017 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Suns 120-107. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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A mural of LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey is viewed in Venice, California on July 9, 2018. – It was originally revealed July 6, 2018, and then vandalized over the weekend, and re-touched up again with the word “of” not repainted from the original words “the King of LA”. Artists Jonas Never and Menso One painted the mural to welcome LeBron James to Los Angeles, outside the Baby Blues BBQ resturant in Venice, California. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION – TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
A mural of LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey is viewed in Venice, California on July 9, 2018. – It was originally revealed July 6, 2018, and then vandalized over the weekend, and re-touched up again with the word “of” not repainted from the original words “the King of LA”. Artists Jonas Never and Menso One painted the mural to welcome LeBron James to Los Angeles, outside the Baby Blues BBQ resturant in Venice, California. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION – TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

2.  The Lakers and Suns featuring: LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers are the Suns’ biggest rivals for many reasons.

From the years of history together in the same division, to the numerous epic playoff battles, to the downfall of both franchises recently, to the most recent “who’s got the better core? argument”.

While the Suns core added the top pick in DeAndre Ayton, the Lakers felt their was only one way they could out do their foe from Phoenix.

By signing LeBron James.

I for one would like to cast my vote for the Pacific Division as the most entertaining division in the league.

I think most Suns fans can agree, seeing LeBron twice  in a season was enough. He has had the better of the Suns over each of the last seven matchups (Phoenix’s last defeat over LeBron James was his first against Phoenix since returning to Cleveland in 2014).

But, beating the Lakers could feel far more sweet with an all-time great on the team, so it will certainly be a match-up (or four) worth anticipating.

On October 24th LeBron will play in Phoenix for the first time as a Laker (7:00PM).  A large crowd is certain to be awaiting him, joined by Devin Booker and co.

(12/2 @ LAL, 1:30PM) (1/27 @ LAL, 7:30PM) (3/2 VS. LAL, 7:00PM)

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