Monty Williams had high praise for Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker after the blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Williams, Phoenix head coach, called Booker ‘one of the best two-way players in the game’. “He’s more than a scorer. He’s more than an offensive savant. The man plays defense,” he told media, including Hedge Out, postgame.
Monty Williams says Devin Booker is 'one of the best two-ways players in the game'.
"He's more than a scorer. He's more than an offensive savant. The man plays defense."
Booker had 30 points for the @Suns in the 111-140 blowout win over the @Lakers #LakeShow #RallyTheValley
— Hedge_out (@hedge_out) March 14, 2022
Devin Booker led the way in scoring for the Suns, posting 30 points on 12/25 shooting and 4/10 from beyond the arc. He also added 10 assists and four steals, as Phoenix crushed LA at home (111-140).
Following the win, the hosts remained on top of the West, at 54-14. They also made another step towards the first place in the conference.
For his part, Devin Booker has been the undisputed leader of the Suns. In 56 games this season, he is averaging 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists. He is also shooting at 45.1% from the field and 37.3% from beyond the arc.
Devin Booker and the Suns are a grand favorite to reach the NBA Finals for a second sraight year. Last season, they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks (4-2).
