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How Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker Follow Championship Blueprint Of Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

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June 16, 2026
Knicks' Jalen Brunson and Suns' Devin Booker

Should the Phoenix Suns feel hope after watching the New York Knicks’ historic NBA title win over the weekend?

Can SUns Follow Blueprint of Knicks’ 2026 title?

Led by NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks went on one of the more impressive title runs, finishing the postseason with a 16-3 record after eliminating the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, to win the title.

A closer look shows that Brunson’s numbers are eerily similar to those of Devin Booker’s, and the two All-Star guards are the same age. Can the Suns try to build a similar team around their prolific leader?

With its championship win, New York snapped a 53-year championship drought. Phoenix, on the other hand, has come up short three times but has never reached the mountaintop in its existence.

Given the parallels between the franchise’s respective stars, it should not get lost on fans that it is indeed possible to overcome a history of misfortune in a similar manner.

PHNX Suns talks through the parallels and whether the Suns can or can not take any notes from the Knicks’ team building.

Follow the show: @PHNX_Suns, @ErikRuby, @GilMcGregor_, @Espo, @StephenPG3 and @FreckledMamba!

0:00 – Intro

4:30 – Does The Knicks Win Give Devin Booker And The Suns The Blueprint To Success?

9:10 – If Jalen Brunson Can, Why Not Devin Booker?

Brunson Booker

16:55 – Is Jalen Brunson On The Best Contract Of All-Time?

Salary Cap Knicks
Salary Cap Suns

43:35 – How Did The Suns Drop In Power Rankings During The Offseason???

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