?Calling Himself a Bum?: Amid Kevin Durant?s Return, Devin Booker?s ?Elite Level? Attempt to Keep It ?Real? Leaves NBA World Divided

Considered one of the winners of the NBA trade deadline this year, the attention on Phoenix Suns continues to rise. Entering the second half of the season, the pressure on the Suns will be over the roof. After their recent addition of Kevin Durant, who will join the big three of Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Ayton, not winning the championship will be considered a huge failure for them. However, Booker doesn’t believe most of the narratives being thrown at the new-look Suns.

While the Durant trade makes the Suns instant favorites for the championship this year, there might be a few issues the team may have to deal with. With the regular season winding down, building chemistry will be one of the priorities for Phoenix. However, one would expect that to be a given considering the level of talent at the Suns’ disposal. Nonetheless, Booker remains calm amid the rising expectations.

Devin Booker refutes common narrative around the Suns

When asked about having a team full of All-Stars, Book simply replied, “Well we only had one All-Star this year. That’s KD”. The reporter in a further attempt to get a view of the high expectations from fans was interrupted by Booker. The 6’5 guard added, “I just don’t do all the titles and stuff man. It’s for you guys and everybody else. Everything that is said about, you know, will come regarding how we finish.”

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Booker received mixed reactions from fans for his statement. Though some believe it was a humble reply from the guard, many believe Booker fired a shot at both himself and his team. Here are some of the fans’ reactions to a tweet from ‘Bleacher Report’ on Booker’s take:

All eyes are on the Suns as Kevin Durant set to make a return

Kevin Durant who was expected back on the court this Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks is now expected to return by Wednesday. KD and the Suns will face the Charlotte Hornets in a road game. The 2x NBA champion has been out for over a month with an injury. Suns who stand as the 5th seed in the Western Conference will be looking to move up the standing in order to gain home-court advantage for the Playoffs.

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A few consistent wins in the competitive West can help the team bag a top-four spot in the playoffs. However, only time will let us know if the Suns can meet the expectations of the fans to win a title.?