Suns offseason outlook: Is Devin Booker a franchise player?

The Phoenix Suns had a surprisingly good season on the heels of trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. Dillon Brooks took a substantial offensive leap, and Jalen Green — while inconsistent — had periods when his performance looked mature and more primed for positive play. Unfortunately for the Suns, issues remain.

Chief among them being a topic that will be controversial to fans of the organization. Is Devin Booker good enough to be viewed as a No. 1 star?

Look, Booker is good. He's a formidable scorer, his playmaking has been historically undervalued, and he's made defensive strides over the course of his career, which have mostly gone unnoticed. That said, outside of games when he truly goes off, Booker seems to fluctuate between franchise leader and complementary star.

Devin Booker hasn't won a playoff game since 2023. Christian Petersen via Getty Images During their sweep to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, Booker averaged 21. 3 points per game and looked every bit like a guy who isn't a primary player.