Devin Booker’s own shooting efficiency and evolving role take center stage, with discussion on whether the All-Star will reclaim his postseason brilliance as Phoenix pushes for a playoff spot. Can the Suns’ gritty defense and collective identity overcome play-in uncertainty? The conversation covers key contributors like Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, and head coach Jordan Ott’s offensive system, while assessing the franchise’s ceiling in a competitive Western Conference race.
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20:21 Booker's Playoff Challenge
26:32 Playoff Optics: Does It Matter?
29:25 Trusting the Team's Identity
33:21 Playoff Struggles and Future Questions
34:12 Not Our Problem Anymore
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