Booker is at the helm! It is revealed that the Suns have decided to choose a coach, and he is expected to sign a big contract this summer

One of the most important tasks for the Phoenix Suns this summer is to find a new head coach. According to the latest reliable news released by Marc Stein, a well-known NBA reporter, the star Devin Booker has a significant say in this key decision!

Stan clearly pointed out in his report on June 1 that Booker has "deeply participated" in the interview with head coach candidates at this stage. This is not a simple formality. It directly confirms the determination repeatedly emphasized by Suns owner Matt Ishbiya - to firmly establish Booker as the unshakable core cornerstone of the team's future.

"Book's in-depth participation in the process of coach selection is a concrete manifestation of the determination of Ishbiya's boss to publicly promise to 'stabilize Booker as the cornerstone of the team'." Stan wrote in the report.

Book's importance to the team is self-evident. Just recently, news came out that the Suns' absolute core is eligible to renew a super contract with the team in advance this summer, worth up to $149.8 million (nearly 150 million) in two years. This season's regular season, Booker played 75 games, averaged more than 37 minutes per game, and was able to contribute 25.6 points, plus 4.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists, and is still one of the top shooting guards in the league.

However, the Suns, which have three big names Booker, Durant and Bill, have performed much lower than expected this season. They finally achieved only 36 wins and 46 losses, ranking only 11th in the West, where there were strong players, and they didn't even find the side of the playoffs, and they missed the playoffs. The team's poor record directly led to the dismissal of the former head coach.

At present, the Suns are interviewing the new coach in a hurry. According to the information currently disclosed, there are five candidates entering their horizons, all experienced assistants: Sean Sweeney, the assistant coach of the Dallas Mavericks, Chris Quinn, the assistant coach of the Miami Heat, Johnny Bryant, the chief assistant coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jordan Ott, and Dave Bliss, the assistant coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

It is predictable that Booker's opinion will be a key factor that owner Ishbiya and the team's management attach great importance to when it comes to final decisions who will become the next "held man" of the Suns. Whether the Suns can revive their momentum around this core cornerstone is crucial.