Although Durant is still recovering from injury, his switch to the Suns shocked the league once again and was enough to change the league's championship landscape. The Suns have created a "Durant + Booker + Paul + Ayton" Big Four team, the outside world regards them as the number one favorites, and the US media wrote a detailed analysis of the Phoenix team from five advantages to win this year's NBA championship.
Although Durant is still recovering from injury, he played another MVP-level season this season when he was healthy. Durant has played in 39 games for the Brooklyn Nets this season, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, and Durant's addition has made the Suns a luxurious championship team.
As the league's top team, the Suns have missed two championship opportunities in the past, and this year's Suns are expected to hit the first championship in team history, and the US media also listed the 5 advantages that the Suns can win.
5. A dominant Super Big Four lineup
The Suns have skyrocketed in recent seasons, reaching the NBA Finals in 2021, playing the Milwaukee Bucks in six games before losing the championship 2-4. Paul has greatly helped and improved Booker's competitive level and also provided very important leadership skills. Ayton, despite mixed praise from the outside world, is still an excellent interior lineman, and head coach Monty has become one of the elite coaches.
The Suns' loss in the 2021 Finals was an important lesson, having finished first in the West with a 64-18 record last season and looked extremely dominant in the regular season. It was only in the second round of the playoffs that the Suns were eliminated 3-4 by Doncic-led Lone Ranger.
With Durant replacing Bridges and Cameron Johnson, the Suns add a four-time scoring champion and one of the league's most dominant players. Just look at the Big Four "Durant + Booker + Paul + Ayton" and their stats, and it's clear that the Suns are theoretically the best superteam so far.
The Suns have everything you need to win a championship, as no other team in the West has four All-Star-caliber starters. Among the Suns role players, there are Payne, Clegg, Warren, Damien Lee and Biyombo. The Suns may be looking for more options in the buyout market, but their Big Four combination has actually become the best superteam in the NBA.
4. Paul still possesses great organizational leadership
Paul is one of the legendary point guards of this generation, and Paul is one of the point guards who is usually mentioned when discussing the greatest point guard in history. Paul was a 12-time All-Star in his career, five assists, and his leadership skills. It's just that the 37-year-old Paul has had a lot of decline this season, but after the introduction of Durant, Paul's organization can be better reflected, because Durant will take on more offensive responsibilities.
Because of Paul's selfless nature and the fact that he realizes that his career is at its peak, he will do his best to pass the baton to Booker, Durant and Ayton. Paul is a great playmaker and a shooter to be reckoned with (38.8% three-point shooting).
3. Booker proves he is the best offensive scorer
Booker is one of the league's best shooting guards and one of the candidates for MVP. Paul has been a major contributor to the Suns' rise in the West, while Booker has grown in recent years and is a dominant offensive player. He has averaged at least 25 points per game in the last five seasons, and she can create offensive threats at any time.
So far this season, Booker has averaged close to 27+5+6 per game, shooting 47.5% from the field, 36.5% from three-point range and 84.5% from the free-throw line. Booker's numbers remain solid, and with the addition of Durant, the Suns have two super offensive scorers that will also make other teams overwhelmed.
2. Durant is eager to prove once again what it takes to lead a team to a championship
No player needs to prove himself and be more motivated to succeed than Durant. Since leaving the Thunder, Durant has joined a 73-9 team, and although Durant helped the Warriors win two straight championships and two FMVPs, he is still criticized for huddling, especially the Cosmic Warriors cannot prove his ability to lead the team.
Durant left the Warriors to join the Nets, but he was not successful with the Nets and failed to lead the team to a championship. Durant is now on another super team, and he has the opportunity to help the Suns win a championship and win his third NBA championship. The four-time scoring champion needs revenge because the only way to shut people up is to win an NBA championship. Durant needs to join Booker, Paul and Ayton after his comeback to lead the Suns to the first championship in team history.
1. The era of the sun is finally coming
The Suns have a history of reaching the Finals, but have not been able to win the championship, especially in the 2021 Finals, squandering a 2-0 lead and losing four consecutive games. Now the Suns have a chance to win everything, because it's their best chance to win the championship in franchise history. Durant, Paul, Booker and Ayton are all extremely talented players who are more star than the 1993 Suns and stronger than the 2021 Suns.
It's time for the sun to win everything, because everything is in their favor. The best team in the West is the Denver Nuggets, and Jokic is expected to make 3 consecutive MVPs. The Grizzlies aren't ready to win a championship, the Clippers need to deal with constant injury and load management issues, and the Mavericks only have half a season to keep Doncic compatible with Irving. The Suns have the best starting lineup in the NBA, one of the smartest head coaches, and players are motivated to cut through all the distractions and win the NBA championship.