The Phoenix Suns have turned the page on their Kevin Durant era, marking an end to his two-and-a-half-season stint with them with a blockbuster seven-team trade, landing Durant in Houston and giving the Suns some youth in the form of forward Dillon Brooks and former top-3 pick Jalen Green. Phoenix is not chasing short-term stardom anymore, and the franchise is going to have to patiently grow its youth into long-term stability.

Recently, on media day, Jalen Green set the tone for their reset. The 23-year-old made it clear that he’s not just excited to be here, but also committed to the long-term future of the team. He told reporters, “I’m excited to play with Book. I think it’s going to be a good situation. I think I’m going to be able to learn a lot from him while at the same time adding

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