The Suns’ tilt against the defending champion Warriors on March 12 wasn’t broadcast nationally, but out-of-market fans were still able to tune in thanks to NBA League Pass.
One viewer in particular was observing closely, nodding in approval as Devin Booker picked apart the Warriors’ defense for 18 points and 11 assists. Phoenix actually led by nine points in the fourth quarter, thanks in large part to the unnaturally mature play of the league’s youngest player.
When Booker declared for the draft, NBA circles only had a hint that his game contained so much more than his highly touted shooting stroke.