NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Phoenix Suns guard
Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Phoenix Suns guard

Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns should be thankful for Devin Booker, who looks like an absolute stud. Even though they are off to another rough start, even with Eric Bledsoe healthy and in the lineup, the Suns should feel awfully comfortable about their young core – and that begins with Booker.

Booker is averaging 20 points, three rebounds and three assists. Even though the efficiency isn’t there yet – he’s shooting 42 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range – Booker is a nice young building block to start with.

In a draft that was filled with quality young stars, the Suns came away with one of the best ones in Booker. They should find comfort in that.