LIVING UP TO THE MOMENT

The young Suns proved themselves under the bright lights, stepping up & executing in their playoff debuts

Phoenix Suns Arena was completely dark outside of an orange and purple glow from the LED screens and a solo spotlight fixated on the Suns’ bench.

PA announcer Vince Marotta’s voice boomed through the arena as, one by one, he introduced Phoenix’s starting lineup. As Marotta called each name, the crowd grew louder as players rose from the Suns bench with their arms stretched out to high-five their teammates while jogging from one side of the court to the other.

Fans saved the loudest ovation for last.

“A 6-5 guard from Kentucky, number one, Devin Booker.”

But unlike most starters’ traditional…