Currently ranked fifth on the Western Conference table, the Phoenix Suns are steadily picking up their pace. Because earlier on in the season, one of the members of their formidable trio was injured. Due to that, the Suns were struggling initially, but now as they have a healthy squad, they are finding their footing in the league.

However, in a recent TNT episode, NBA analyst Kenny Smith made a shocking comparison between the Phoenix Suns’ trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal and his academic experiences at the University of North Carolina. While comparing the Sun’s trio to the NCAA team, he even claimed that the Valley of the Sun squad is still incomplete.

Kenny Smith is uncertain about the Suns’ being tested

Kenny Smith talks about the current situation of the Suns and compares them to his college days at North Carolina saying, “I used to have a lot of these in college, incompletes. I think this is an incomplete kind of situation because we’ve seen them play together, but we haven’t seen them tested. I’m not really sure when they’re tested, what are they going to do defensively and what are they doing to do offensively yet.”

Smith’s comparison highlighted the Suns’ potential while also emphasizing their inexperience. Despite their Big Three’s firepower, Smith underlined the need for the squad to face more difficult situations to really assess their talents, particularly on the defensive side. While appreciating Durant, Booker, and Beal’s individual abilities, Smith highlighted the significance of team success, implying that the Suns still have a lot to show.

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That is because the Suns have had mixed results with their top trio, going 14-8 when all three are on the court. However, injuries, such as Beal’s recent absence due to a hamstring injury, have hampered with their flow. Furthermore, the Suns have struggled in key circumstances, particularly in the fourth quarter, raising concerns about their ability to close out games successfully.

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Due to that, the Suns coach Frank Vogel has highlighted the importance of teamwork and ball movement, encouraging his players to make the extra pass and use their outside shooters. With guys like Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon, and Royce O’Neale adding scoring threats from outside the arc, the Suns have the opportunity to expand their offensive arsenal and relieve pressure on their core three.

So, as the Suns have shown moments of brilliance, Smith’s analogy serves as a reminder that they remain a work in progress. Whether they can prove themselves as a legitimate championship contender will be fascinating to witness for the fans as well as the analysts.

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