Hall of Fame Forward Kevin Garnett is not ready to give up Phoenix Suns and their three stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Bookerand Bradley Beal. Despite disappointing results in their first two playoff series, there is a silver lining in their collective struggle, a silver lining that Garnett subscribe in advance for the 2024-25 campaign.
On a recent episode of “KG Certified,” Garnett said he believes the success of superstars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in winning gold at the 2024 Olympics is important to the Suns’ upcoming season.
“They got two superstars that played this summer. That means something,” Garnett said. “That means they’re on pace, I’m telling you, bro, Phoenix is going to be better than most.” [people think].”
Can the Suns win more than 47 regular season games?
“I think so,” Garnett said. “They’re going to be +47 on me. And then, everybody’s healthy. So guess what? These young teams still need to develop and be together.”
Heading into next season, Garnett believes that between the Suns’ three stars, all three have a chance to become MVP candidates in 2025.
“Devin Booker can be an MVP, you know what I mean. [Bradley] Beal, he can be an MVP. These guys, they got it, man. And you got it [Kevin Durant]”, Garnett added. “Yes, they are older. [But] “Everyone is older.”
Will Kevin Durant and Devin Booker’s Olympic gold medals translate into a dominant Suns campaign in 2024-25?
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Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have played vital roles for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. Durant became the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. men’s basketball teamsurpassing Lisa Leslie for the most points scored in Team USA history. He averaged 13.8 points, including 51.9 percent from three-point range, with 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists over six games, culminating in a 98-87 victory over France in the gold medal game; according to Kevin Garnett, those things matter.
While Boston Celtics fans were upset about NBA champion Jayson Tatum’s limited role on the team, Booker made his case for more playing time than Tatum. He averaged 11.7 points, including 2.2 three-pointers on 56.5 percent shooting, and 3.3 assists in 22.0 minutes per game.
Perhaps the global success will resonate with Bradley Beal and the the rest of their Suns teammates when training camp begins next month. After a 4-0 sweep in their opening best-of-7 series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending their 2024 playoff campaign, the Suns will lean heavily on their three stars to guide them.
Fortunately for the Suns, Durant and Booker’s success at the Paris Summer Olympics is a positive starting point.
