“Don’t Look at Seasons Like That”: Embracing 14 New Teammates, Kevin Durant Opens Up on Winning Suns’ Maiden NBA Championship

The Phoenix Suns have built a team around an ensemble cast of superstars. They need to win the NBA title, otherwise, they will be criticized from all corners of the basketball world. In the offseason, the Suns traded away veteran point guard Chris Paul in order to acquire Bradley Beal.

Beal along with Booker and Kevin Durant make a terrifying ‘Big Three’, as the fans expect them to win the NBA title. Anything less will be considered a failure and it could cost the Suns dearly for years to come. With the season almost upon us, KD weighs up Phoenix’s chances of winning the NBA title.

KD Opens Up about Phoenix Suns’ Chances of Winning the Title

In Kevin Durant, the Suns have one of the best players in the league. And when you add the likes of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to the mix, the Suns look like a frightening team to play. They also traded away disgruntled DeAndre Ayton to the Blazers and added much-needed depth from that trade. But with fourteen new players on the roster, the Suns might need time to optimize the talent on their roster.

On NBA Media Day, Kevin Durant opened up about the chances of Phoenix winning it all. He said, “I don’t even look at seasons like that. I understand that’s a part of expectations and the talent level that we have on our team. It goes without saying that we should be winning every game and championship is always the goal. But I don’t even talk about that. How quickly can we come together? I think that’s the most important thing”.

KD further alluded to the fact that people would criticize the Suns if they don’t win the title. He said, “Obviously if we don’t win the title we’ll get pounced on”.

Can KD Lead Phoenix to the Promised Land?

The Suns have completely revamped their roster during the offseason. They have brought in fourteen new players and forming team chemistry might be an issue. But as KD iterated, “How quickly can we come together? I think that’s the most important thing”. Phoenix without a doubt has assembled a roster of talented players, but it remains to be seen how fast can the team gel.

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The Phoenix Suns are in the running for the NBA title. But they aren’t the odds-on favorite anymore because of Dame’s trade to the Bucks. The Suns boast an impressive offensive lineup featuring stars like KD, Booker, and Beal. However, their defensive capabilities are not as formidable. And as the old saying goes, “Attack wins matches, but Defense wins titles”. Will the Suns win the NBA title? Let us know in the comments below!

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