No one thought the Phoenix Suns would be where they are. Many were anticipating this team not turning into a serious title threat for a few more seasons. However, they went out and traded for Chris Paul.
His leadership mixed with the transcending stardom of Devin Booker Deandre Ayton has helped create a powerhouse in the Western Conference. After taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in six games, the Suns swept the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets.
Now, it’s not quite time to call them the best in the West, especially as Anthony Davis was injured for the last several games and they played a Nuggets franchise void of their second-best scorer.