In what can only be described as one of the most grievous offenses against basketball journalism this offseason, Sports Illustrated, yes that Sports Illustrated, is calling Devin Booker of your Phoenix Suns the 50th best player in the NBA.
Here is what the once-proud publication had to say about the absolutely, unquestioned, without-a-doubt surefire future Hall of Famer:
The Suns have thrown every conceivable monkey wrench at Booker (24.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 4.7 APG) during his three seasons: changing coaches, trading away veterans, tanking for months, and whiffing on high draft picks.