On July 2nd, Beijing time, the Suns defeated the Clippers 4-2 and returned to the Finals after 28 years. This is the first time the Suns star Devin Booker has reached the Finals in his career.
Speaking of the team’s return to the Finals after 28 years, Booker said: “It’s been too long. This is how I told our equipment manager Jay Gaspar (who has been with the Suns since 1988) that he is The only person on this team who has stayed longer than me. We have been ready to go for many years and we have been waiting for this moment. Monti (head coach Williams) came here and established the team culture, he led We welcome the new opportunity. At this very moment, we have seized it. We still have work to do, but this is great.”
Booker also talked about his relationship with Paul. He said he knew Paul as early as the draft. “He (Paul) took me to train with D’Angelo Russell and Karl Anthony Towns. He trained with us a few times. This is how we first established our relationship. But I think he was I thought I would treat him with respect, but I spit on him (laughing). Several times we almost quarreled because we had differences on the court. I don’t like playing against such players, but I I like to have them on my team. Jay Crowder is one of them, and I have had disputes with him. But it is these people I will fight with, and I am willing to be teammates with them. Because I know When I encounter problems, they will support me, give me confidence and let me move on.”
Coach Monty Williams and Chris Paul have maintained a very close relationship throughout the season, and Booker said this is very beneficial to the team. “I think this is the most important part. We all want to see each other’s success and hope that the team will succeed. Therefore, this relationship happens naturally when everyone’s views are the same. We are often together and watch the game together. It’s just Happen over time, experience with each other, spend real quality time together, have high-quality communication, not just about basketball, but also about life. This is how to develop the relationship that we have established and will continue to build. This is our first year of playing together, so I am very grateful to him.” Booker said.
This is the first time Paul has reached the finals in his 16-year career. There is no doubt that Paul will be a member of the Hall of Fame in the future. What does this year’s experience mean for Paul’s career and achievements? In this regard, Booker said: “I know he is very happy to reach the finals for the first time in his career. I know what he is pursuing. We have the same understanding. We don’t talk about it often, but we know what we want to achieve. He It’s one of the best point guards ever. It’s a fact. Everyone knows it, and it can be said to be the best. He has spent 16 years on this. I’m 24 years old this year, which means he was 8 when I was 8. I entered the league. I remember that when I was very young, I used to go to New Orleans to watch Paul’s games and watch him play there. I played in Paul’s shoes throughout high school, so Paul’s traces will always be imprinted on my basketball career. in.”
“I don’t think we have overcome the difficulties yet, we have more ambitious plans. But as I said, since he (Paul) entered the NBA, I have been watching games. I have always been his fans. It’s crazy. As a fan of him, now I can fight side by side with him again, life is a reincarnation, but I am very lucky, very lucky to be in this position.” Booker said.
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