Expect Devin Booker to return from the All-Star Game ready to lead

Entering his fifth year in the league, Devin Booker has found himself the leader of a struggling Phoenix Suns franchise. But with his All-Star selection, he may be ready to come back and truly lead.

It was clear that the franchise believed in his talent as Robert Sarver signed him to a five-year, $158 million contract extension. But could he put a city on his back? Could he create a winning culture? Could he be a leader?

Simply because you make the most money on the team doesn’t mean you are the “leader”. It means you are the most talented from a basketball standpoint.

Booker has struggled with on-the-court leadership, often times displaying frustration with his teammates’ defensive…