The Phoenix Suns are quickly learning that the style of basketball they're currently employing is both a realistic and sustainable model to raise this team's floor and make life easier for Devin Booker: embrace defensive-minded players and prioritize the development of talent from within.
Dealing with life after Kevin Durant was always going to be a struggle on paper, but the Suns have found success quickly by picking a lane and sticking to it. This roster is still in need of more overall talent from a big-picture perspective, but what we're seeing is that defense and internal improvements are sustainable strengths.