CLARITY: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker DROPS in Superstar Rankings—Fair Criticism or SNUB? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 30 MIN

CLARITY: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker DROPS in Superstar Rankings—Fair Criticism or SNUB?

from Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns · host Locked On Podcast Network

Benjamin Garcia breaks down the latest NBA players tier list, questioning whether Booker’s days as a franchise-carrying superstar are over and if his contract still matches his impact. The episode spotlights strong takes on the Suns’ roster construction, potential cap casualties like Mark Williams, and the tough financial decisions looming with costly contracts for Colin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin. Suns fans are challenged to rethink what it takes to win a championship in today’s NBA landscape—with Booker as a top Robin, not the Batman.   00:00 Discussing Devin Booker's future   04:15 Ranking NBA players in tiers   08:00 Evaluating Devin Booker's performance   13:07 Devin Booker's NBA ranking potential   14:27 Discussing basketball player rankings   18:41 Devin Booker's team dynamics   23:49 Discussing Phoenix Suns salary cap issues   24:52 The Suns and luxury tax penalties   28:41 Paying for playoff success   📲 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 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!   5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps.   Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.   DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long.   PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA   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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. 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.

Phoenix Suns face harsh reality as Devin Booker drops in The Athletic’s superstar rankings. Can the franchise realign expectations for their All-Star guard and build a legitimate contender around him?

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Benjamin Garcia breaks down the latest NBA players tier list, questioning whether Booker’s days as a franchise-carrying superstar are over and if his contract still matches his impact. The episode spotlights strong takes on the Suns’ roster...

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