Devin Booker is the future of the Phoenix Suns. He is the central piece in a core of young players expected to be a part of the next great Suns team. His health and mental state are key to the team’s development and any hiccup can be detrimental to the youth’s growth.
So when it was announced that Booker will have surgery to help repair his broken hand, a thought came to my mind that I hadn’t thought of before: if the Phoenix Suns aren’t expected to contend for a playoff spot this season, should they do everything in their power to baby their star player’s health until the team is finally and fully ready to compete?