Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams reserves high praise for 3x NBA All-Star
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams reserved high praise for his superstar Devin Booker. With Booker emerging as a leader in the last few seasons, Williams claimed that the Suns guard has become the most complete player in the league.
Devin Booker has rightfully earned his spot among elite shooting guards in the league. Coming in at no.10 on ESPN's list of Top 100 players in the NBA, Booker has come a long way in his seven-year career.
Over the last few years, Booker has emerged as an offensive force. With a game that was modeled roughly on the late Kobe Bryant, he has established himself as an assassin on the court.
This aspect of his game has been largely beneficial to the Phoenix Suns, who have become perennial title contenders. With a trio of Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul leading the way, the Suns are in a solid position to compete for the title.
Booker's consistent growth as a bucket-getter has also earned him some props from his coach Monty Williams. Williams recently pointed out that he believes his superstar is the most complete player in the league. He said:
"Probably the most complete player in the league right now. There are no weaknesses in his game and he's scoring everywhere.”
“Probably the most complete player in the league right now. There are no weaknesses in his game and he's scoring everywhere.”
- Monty Williams on Devin Booker https://t.co/rU2gclmxbY
Williams' sentiment regarding Devin Booker's ability could be considered biased at first. The fact of the matter, however, is that Booker is truly an elite scorer.
Armed with an arsenal of moves that work from anywhere on the floor, Booker is truly an offensive powerhouse in a league of his own. While additionally factoring in his ability to distribute the ball, the 25-year old appears to be nigh unguardable.
As mentioned earlier, the Suns have greatly benefited from this aspect of his development. With Booker on a warpath this season, Phoenix will hope to make the most of their superstar's current form.
Devin Booker is lighting it up for the Phoenix Suns early in the season
Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has been nothing short of incandescent at the start of the season. Playing a vital role in each game, he has helped the Suns start the season with an impressive 3-1 record.
In the short span of four games, Booker has notched ridiculous averages of 32.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Additionally, he has also built up a three-game streak of scoring 30+ points each game.
His proficiency as a scorer is only matched by his ridiculous efficiency from the field. Coming off a dominant win against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors, Booker contributed to the winning effort with 34 points on 52.6% shooting from the field.
His shot selection reflects his gradual maturation as a player. The guard seamlessly flows with the rhythm of Phoenix's offense. This will remain the key to the team's ability to contend for the NBA title this season.
After a disappointing meltdown in the playoffs last season, the Phoenix Suns have a point to prove. Led by Devin Booker and Chris Paul, the team will also hope to recreate the success from last year's regular-season.