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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 56 MIN

Jalen Green adjustments, Rasheer Fleming flashes & "The Boom Room"

from Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Podcast

On Episode 8 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Phoenix Suns play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Ray to discuss Jalen Green's up-and-down acclimation process, Rasheer Fleming showing promising signs, the origins of "The Boom Room" and plenty more!First, K-Ray gives his thoughts on what makes this Suns team such a close-knit, fun team to cover. After that, they take a look at Jalen Green's recent struggles and why it's too early to be concerned. From there, Rasheer Fleming earning his place in the rotation deserves some attention, following by setting expectations for newcomer Haywood Highsmith.After that, the two discuss what Phoenix's preferred starting lineup might look like, as well as what the Suns need to do to win a playoff series (other than get healthy).Next, Kevin Ray gives a peak behind the curtain at all the daily prep work that goes into being a play-by-play broadcaster in the NBA, as well as how he tries to stay objective on the call and be informed about the other team. Then he gives the origins of his trademark catchphrases, "Brings the Boom" and "The Boom Room," and answers whether he's seen "The Boom Room Tracker" on Twitter.Finally, K-Ray plays Blind Rank with Gerald, blindly ranking six iconic catchphrases among basketball broadcasters.0:00 - Intro1:15 - How fun this Suns team has been to cover8:50 - Jalen Green's recent struggles and acclimation process14:20 - Rasheer Fleming showing promising signs lately21:15 - Expectations for Haywood Highsmith25:45 - Who should be the Suns' starting 5?30:40 - What Suns need to do to win a playoff series37:00 - The daily prep work of an NBA broadcaster43:00 - "The Boom Room" leaderboard and origins49:10 - Blind Rank: basketball broadcaster catchphrases

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