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Jun 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) center Deandre Ayton (22) guard Cameron Payne (15) and guard Devin Booker (1) celebrate the 130-103 series victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in game six of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) center Deandre Ayton (22) guard Cameron Payne (15) and guard Devin Booker (1) celebrate the 130-103 series victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in game six of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
A few months ago, the Phoenix Suns were the favorite to win it all with the best record in the league. But the playoffs started, and they suffered a humiliating exit. Recently a controversy with the owners had broken out and now they are staring at an uncertain future. Amid this, a prominent starter is set to leave Devin Booker and the Suns. This has left the fans divided.
Jae Crowder and the Suns have agreed to part ways. As a result, Crowder is set to sit out the training camp. Crowder has been with the Suns for two years and is one of their most consistent performers. He was with the team when they went to the NBA Finals and was a key rotation piece.
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Many regarded him as one of the best role players in the league. His performance more often than not, supported that narrative.
Crowder let his decision known to the fans on Twitter. He tweeted, “ONE MUST SEEK WORK WHERE HE IS WANTED.. WHERE HE IS NEEDED.! I AM THANKFUL FOR WHAT THESE PAST 2 YRS HAVE TAUGHT ME.! NOW I MUST TAKE ON ANOTHER CHALLENGE WITH CONTINUED HARDWORK & DEDICATION.! FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CLOSED THE DOOR ON ME…. THANK YOU! 99 BACK SOON.! “
NBA Fans are perplexed with Jae Crowder leaving Devin Booker
The NBA fans are divided about Crowder leaving the team. Many fans question whether this is related to the issues surrounding the owner. Here are the best reactions:
The level of ego needed to make this tweet is crazyyy https://t.co/wKalmlDIt8
— Itamar (@Itamar_17_10) September 25, 2022
You threw the best pass in Phoenix Suns history. Thanks for the memories!
— JL (@JTL1908) September 25, 2022
Trust me you don’t want him. He skips pool parties.
— Dan Campbell SZN (1-2) (@RobertKuhn888) September 25, 2022
I’m sorry for whatever issues came up but you left a good mark in your time here, jae. we’ll miss you. 🧡💜
— ali-oop is also in the granddad fan club (@eboldy) September 25, 2022
You not being a starter anymore doesn’t mean you weren’t wanted. If you were team first you’d accept Cam was starter and support him and continue in your role
— andrew leezus (@AndrewLeezus) September 25, 2022
— Brian Adeshola Bada (@BadaBing1999) September 25, 2022
Wouldn’t mind having you back in Boston! 🏀☘️
— Chris Castaldo (@Castaldo2016) September 25, 2022
Jae you’re the best defender and bring such great camaraderie and veteran experience to our team…we will really miss you!!
— Suns4ever (@KYWeiss) September 25, 2022
The key is under the mat in Miami @CJC9BOSS …….Hope we see you back soon!
— AE (@IamtheAE) September 25, 2022
thank you, bossman
good luck on your next team 🤙🏽pic.twitter.com/1fa4U30fnA
— chris 🦑 (@triallsofapollo) September 25, 2022
He is the one who asked for the trade so why is he yelling I would get it he would yell if he didn't ask and was traded but he is the one asking so there shouldn't be a need to yell
— Sammie2kbae (@sammie2kbae) September 25, 2022
Suns owner set to the team
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It was going well for the Suns and it all started going downhill when a distributing story came out about Robert Sarver. It alleged several things that Sarver had done over the years and the league said that they were going to investigate this.
After a thorough and detailed investigation, the league announced that they were gonna suspend Sarver for a year and they were gonna fine him $10 million. Moreover, the Suns’ sponsors started pulling the plug on them.
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May 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Jae Crowder (99) battle for the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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And Sarver decided to sell the team. He has put up the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury for sale and is ready to sell the controlling interest in the team. This is still a long process as the league needs to approve it. Tons of formalities are still left. But it seems like Sarver will eventually leave the NBA as an owner after the league reprimanded him.
