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The Suns Are EXACTLY Where We ALL Expected Them To Be And Why Devin Bookers Needs To Get Selfish!



The Suns Are EXACTLY Where We ALL Expected Them To Be And Why Devin Bookers Needs To Get Selfish!

Suns fans, are you overreacting to early season losses? It’s time to hit pause on the panic button.

Benjamin Garcia (@BenGarciaShow) breaks down why the Phoenix Suns’ 1-2 start isn’t cause for alarm. He analyzes Devin Booker’s performance, arguing the star guard needs more offensive support. The host also evaluates the team’s rotation, offering candid thoughts on Oso Ighodaro. Plus, a look ahead to the Utah game and potential changes to the show format.

Tune in for Garcia’s Marvel movie analogy that perfectly captures why Suns Nation needs to keep calm and carry on through early season struggles.

0:00 Intro: Phoenix Suns start road trip
5:06 Suns building foundation and culture
10:14 Suns’ losses to Clippers and Nuggets
14:24 Devin Booker has too much responsibility
19:00 Booker needs secondary scorer Jalen Green
23:36 Brooks taking too many shots, Booker needs assertiveness
27:41 Oso Ighodaro fit and role on the team
31:15 Outro: Upcoming game against Utah Jazz

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39 Comments

  2. @DaTrollOnPatrol

    Dude, you're not the coach, bro😅
    To be saying Dillon brooks is doing too much is diabolical 😂 the suns need somebody, anybody who has the wherewithal to step up and at least Brooks is trying bro so don't be a hater of Brooks dog chill 🛑

  4. @relaxresell3121

    I'm not a fan of live streams, keep this format. Also I was never sold on Oso's ability. I feel the same about Dunn and Gillespie, but more so about Oso. And yes we do have to play rookies/new guys or they will never develop.

  6. @metalacop

    We all know this is going to be a rough season. Let's not pretend it isn't. Develop the rookies and play team ball. It's gonna be okay.

  7. @Bunzlol

    I'm not 100% sold on being a top 15 defense. Only 3 games into the season, but specifically against Denver the Suns rotations on defense are horrible. They said they're preaching communication which is good, but they need to start doing. Brooks has impressed me with his play on both ends. Never paid attention to him, but he is an absolute dog on defense. I hope that kind of effort and energy rubs off on Dunn and Fleming.

  9. @Phoenix_heat_13

    Ever since the KD trade the suns fanbase has been toxic af. I will not panic until I see a 25 game sample size with Book and Green on the floor.

  11. @MarkHiggins-n7k

    Ishbia destroyed a team that went to the Finals because he wanted to play a new owner's version of hero ball. Please stop sugar coating the situation. This is essentially a rebuild. It will take at least a few years to overcome the bad decisions that wrecked the Finals team.

  13. @JustKyler22

    I think something that doesn’t get mentioned enough is this team has like 11 new players. Chemistry looks a little off which is to be expected, say they suck if it doesn’t start to look better by December, but way too early to tell. Also not having Green changes the dynamic of our offense. Williams not starting changes the dynamic of our offense and defense. Relax yall we will be fine.

  14. @retiredguyseattle2phoenix534

    It's not about Devin Booker. The Suns need a true point guard. The reason why they reached the 2021 NBA Finals was due to the acquisition of Chris Paul. With Paul playing so many minutes, he just ran out of gas. While Booker is a very good shooting guard, he doesn't have the handles of a Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan. I would say ride him all season long, but he isn't a creator who can finish at the rim at will.

  15. @sshez99

    I agree about Book. I want him to take shots. Even Dillon said he should take more shots.

  17. @sirbarles4808

    The Suns are not exactly where we all expected them to be. We expected them to be good on defence. And they are horrible. Pure effort of Brooks and Dunn is not enough. Suns are completely lost as a team. Maybe they will get there in time, but right now they are very far away from what we expected.

  19. @fAnaticZpodcast

    This wasn’t going to be an overnight fix. Jalen Green isn’t even playing and none of these guys have their footing together. Oh man.. it’s like 2019/2020 when we had to find ourselves again and the rest is history. Let our draft picks find their NBA legs.

  20. @THELOONEYBINCHANNEL

    I was wrong… I thought we had a super star, youth, length, bigs, hustle, a deep bench… I thought we were going to shock the NBA…BUT the fact is… we stink. Dillion Brooks shooting 50 times a game and Booker 5…. great

  22. @THELOONEYBINCHANNEL

    Ben… the suns starting off 1-2 isnt the issue… its the eye test of us sucking balls and playing like garbage… turnovers, Booker passing and not shooting… Brooks shooting and not passing… not guarding the 3 point line… on and on and on… unless Jalen Green is the key.. maybe

  24. @haydotzero3372

    Ben Garcia you just don’t get it. People are not frustrated that we lost. People are more angry that what we were sold by the organization that this team is a whole lot different. They will play harder and tougher on the court win or lose. We didn’t see that this past 3 games except for the 2nd half against the kings. They were literally giving up 70 points deficit in the half. That is uncalled for. If you cannot at least play offense or don’t have enough weapons for offense, least you can do is keep the opposition from scoring a whole lot. That is what is really making people mad.

  29. @shermancarl2266

    The best part about this is that they have no one to blame except that one person Mr 8 turnover but you guy will not do it lol

  33. @Another30

    You’re still wrong about Oso. The fact you think Nick is better… Richards has been awful.

  34. @Greysensei

    The offense and second quarter scoring will improve as Green comes back. As a result, the rotations will get better

  36. @BA-wo1yx

    It’s hilarious that people think the suns don’t suck😂😂😂😂. They will be last in the west by far. Trade bookers sorry ass and start the rebuild

  37. @52098PB

    Plusses their young, Have a very sensible coach, core of good young players. minuses for fans like me it's a process takes time and players are learning in real time. Must take better care of the ball, and defense on both end. Don't wait too much for the game to come to you, work harder. I like the way Coach handles the team. I agree take a chill pill and make some popcorn.

  38. @philipedwards6222

    Devin Booker is not a super combo guard like Harden, SGA or Doncic. Book is an elite scoring guard. Get him a competent PG not 3rd string Gillespie or no string Goodwin. The Suns need a play making guard. I agree with you about Oso he shouldn't start.

  39. @tommartyn524

    I’ve been saying all off season that this team won’t even win 30 games. Booker is a second option that we constantly treat like a superstar. Booker doesn’t help us win games. Trade Booker and start the full rebuild. What’s the point of keeping Booker and winning 25 games….. i don’t get it

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