The Phoenix Suns keep losing to superior players, can Devin Booker and Kevin Durant turn things around in 2025?

Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia debate who will be the Suns' top option this season, how the Suns stack up to other teams with MVP candidates, and what skill set is most important late in playoff games.

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We look at Phoenix Suns players who could break out like Bradley Beal, Bol Bol and Ryan Dunn plus Suns players who could break *down* like Jusuf Nurkic and Tyus Jones.

Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia answer the 2nd of 13 questions that will define the Suns season in our season preview series!

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Are the Phoenix Suns facing championship or bust expectations this season from fans and owner Mat Ishbia?

Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia discuss the stakes of this season, how Suns players might feel, and the impact of either getting to the promised land or coming up short.

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