Before the trade deadline, Kevin Durant was dealt to the Phoenix Suns, and many people undoubtedly saw that as a smart decision for the team. After all, scoring machine Kevin Durant is a superstar. Prior to the trade, Kevin Durant was enjoying an outstanding season with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 29.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, and 5.3 APG.
However, there are some people who are not fans of the trade. Recently, analyst Phil Boas of the Arizona Republic called the Kevin Durant trade the “worst trade in Arizona sports history” explaining that he is concerned about the team’s lack of defense and depth.
“This may be the worst trade in Arizona sports history, and that’s a very high bar.
Many say you have to go for it when a championship window opens. But if the Suns have learned anything over their last two years of success, the NBA playoffs are an endurance test. You better go with defense and depth. Suns now have neither.
In the article, Boas also questioned whether the Phoenix Suns’ new big 3 would fare better than the failed Brooklyn Nets’ big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. There is no doubt that it is fair to question the durability of the team’s players, as Kevin Durant and Chris Paul have both dealt with injury issues over the last two seasons.
That said, it is quite possible that this move will end up working out for the Phoenix Suns. They are arguably one of the two best teams in the Western Conference already, which bodes well for their chances of making it to the Finals and potentially winning a championship. Some already consider them the favorites, and we’ll see what happens in the future.
Charles Barkley Doesn’t Think The Suns Have Enough To Win A Championship Either
Previously, Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley also expressed concern about the Phoenix Suns’ current depth. He pointed out that the bench is going to be “really important” when playing teams like the Clippers or the Lakers as well, and it is clear that the Suns need to find a way to address that issue.
“The West is so good now, you’re going to need a good bench. You can’t go to war with just KD, Booker, and Ayton. Because the West is so loaded. If they played the Clippers, the Lakers now, I haven’t even mentioned Memphis, your bench is going to be really, really important.”
Since the Phoenix Suns are widely viewed as a contender across the league, there is a high likelihood that they will get some players on the buyout market. There are probably some quality veterans there that could potentially help the team, and we’ll see if they manage to land the players they want.
From a talent standpoint, the Phoenix Suns have the ability to win a championship. However, championships are obviously not won on paper, and they will have to build their chemistry and gel with one another to become a true championship-level team.
Source: fadeawayworld.net
