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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 36 MIN

Assessing Devin Booker & Jalen Green's Seasons & How They Can Coexist In Phoenix With Brendon Kleen!

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Devin Booker’s own shooting efficiency and evolving role take center stage, with discussion on whether the All-Star will reclaim his postseason brilliance as Phoenix pushes for a playoff spot. Can the Suns’ gritty defense and collective identity overcome play-in uncertainty? The conversation covers key contributors like Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, and head coach Jordan Ott’s offensive system, while assessing the franchise’s ceiling in a competitive Western Conference race. 00:00 Jalen Green Critique and Concerns 04:56 Struggles with Team Identity 09:19 Can Jalen Green Complement Booker? 10:25 Jalen Green's Development and Fit 15:11 Sustaining Peak Performance Challenges 19:13 Suns' Playoff Viability Questioned 20:21 Booker's Playoff Challenge 26:32 Playoff Optics: Does It Matter? 29:25 Trusting the Team's Identity 33:21 Playoff Struggles and Future Questions 34:12 Not Our Problem Anymore 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on Instagram Locked On Suns https://www.instagram.com/lockedonphxsuns/ 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked On Suns https://x.com/LockedOnPHXSuns Brendon Kleen https://x.com/BrendonKleen14 Ben Garcia https://x.com/BenGarciaShow Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-suns/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jalen Green’s fit with the Phoenix Suns sparks heated debate: can he adapt his game to complement Devin Booker, or will inefficiency and questionable shot selection hold the Suns back? Benjamin Garcia and Brendon Kleen spotlight Green’s struggles, dissecting his rim finishing, off-ball effort, and whether injuries or team context are fueling disappointing trends. As fans and analysts question the young guard’s upside, the hosts challenge his ability to evolve into a reliable secondary scorer and effective three-point shooter alongside Booker and Dillon Brooks.

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