The Suns gave up a huge haul for Kevin Durant in 2023, a gamble that unfortunately did not pay off for them. The team disappointed tremendously during Durant's tenure after giving up two starters and 4 first-round picks to acquire him. Now they are seeing yet another player sacrificed in that trade have success as Noah Clowney (one of the picks) rapidly improves in Brooklyn.
Noah Clowney is becoming a valuable stretch four.
The Suns are much happier now with their returns from trading Durant to the Rockets. They are off to a surprisingly great start and establishing a winning team culture.