# LIST SEASON: ESPN Gets It RIGHT After Properly Raising Devin Booker The 20th Best Player In The NBA

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Podcast: [Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-suns-daily-podcast-on-the-phoenix-suns-53324)
Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:00+00:00
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ESPN ranks Devin Booker as the 20th best player in the NBA—has the Phoenix Suns’ franchise star been eclipsed by the league’s rising talent? Benjamin Garcia breaks down Booker’s slip from fringe superstar to solid All-Star, dissecting the statistics, leadership questions, and crucial playoff moments that fueled the ranking. Can Booker reclaim his status and elevate the Suns back to contender status, or is he destined to remain outside the NBA’s elite? The episode spotlights the Suns’ roster challenges, including Jalen Green’s absence from the Top 100 list and the daunting reality of having just two players in ESPN’s rankings. Key discussion points feature the stakes for Phoenix’s supporting cast—Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, and others—stepping up as scorers and playmakers, and whether the Suns can win a postseason series with their current core. Garcia poses the pressing question: What must change for Phoenix to become a legitimate championship threat? 00:00 Devin Booker's NBA ranking discussion 03:03 Devin Booker's projected stats 08:55 Discussing Devin Booker's Performance 12:57 Can the Suns win a Playoff Series? 14:50 Devin Booker needs to step up 20:19 Discussing team dynamics and challenges 24:54 Debating Jalen Green's potential 27:54 Phoenix Suns' player improvements needed

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