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Ja Morant Believes Devin Booker Deserves More Respect

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant shared thoughts on Devin Booker after Phoenix Suns win over Denver Nuggets

Joey Linn

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The Phoenix Suns won again on Thursday, improving their NBA-best record to 60-14. The first and likely only team to get 60 wins this season, the Suns have been absolutely dominant all year. The biggest reason why, is the play of Devin Booker, who went off for 49 points and 10 assists in the win over Denver. After the game, Ja Morant shared his thoughts:

The Memphis Grizzlies star believes Devin Booker deserves more respect for what he's done this season. Often times overlooked by the media's obsession with Chris Paul, Booker has been the clear best player on the Phoenix Suns this season. Doing it all in this game against Denver, that was on full display once again.

Chris Paul made his return from injury in this game, and had a nice showing with 17 points and 13 assists. While Paul is vital for what the Suns do, Booker's ability to maintain Phoenix's dominance without him was a big development. Running away with the one-seed while Paul was sidelined, the Suns were able to take their time with his return, as he was able to get a likely much needed break before the playoffs are set to begin.

Despite being the reigning Western Conference champions, many feel as if the Suns still have a lot to prove. While they've had a dominant regular season, they have their sights set on the playoffs. The team is poised for a deep run, and according to Ja Morant, Booker needs more respect for that.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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