“Kevin Durant is coming back soon”: Devin Booker Teases Fans While Talking About Newest Suns Star’s Anticipated Debut

Advait Jajodia | 27/02/2023
”I'm Watching Every Step of Kevin Durant”: Devin Booker is Still a 'Student of the Game' Learning From His Idol Closely

Earlier this month, the Phoenix Suns pulled off one of the biggest trades in the modern NBA. A few weeks prior to the All-Star break, the Arizona-based franchise managed to add Kevin Durant to a roster filled with stars like Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, and many others.

However, having suffered a knee injury in mid-January, KD is yet to make his highly-anticipated debut alongside Monty Williams’ boys.

Recently, Booker spoke about Durantula’s first contest as a player on Phoenix’s roster. Teasing the fans stating that the 2014 MVP is “coming back soon”, D-Book discussed Kevin’s availability for the upcoming clash against the Hornets.

Also Read: Devin Booker Makes an Absurd Claim Despite Adding Kevin Durant to the Roster

“Should be a lot of space out there”: Devin Booker on playing with Kevin Durant

Many fans have been wondering just how deadly this new-looking Phoenix Suns would be when a healthy KD returns to the lineup.

On 24th February, after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, Devin gave his predictions for the same.

At first, the 26-year-old lauded the 13-time All-Star. Apart from calling him one of the best basketball players ever, the former Kentucky Wildcat also said:

“You know what you get with that guy. I have Olympic experience with him. He’s one of the best players to ever touch the basketball. He has the type of game that you can throw him into any system and he’s ready to go.”

Further, Booker predicted what playing with the Slim Reaper would be like.

“I’m excited to play with him, should be a lot of space out there. We’re gonna defend at a high level and I’m looking forward to it.”

KD’s stats in the 2022-2023 season

Prior to going down with the knee injury, KD was playing at an elite level. Leading the Brooklyn Nets to a top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, Durant was one of the top 5 players on the MVP Ladder.

In the 39 games he’s suited up this year, the 2-time NBA champ recorded a staggering 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.

Phoenix fans will hope that Durant plays at a similar level for his new team.

Also Read: When Kevin Durant praised the Greek Freak, placing him on the same level as himself

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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