Devin Booker Praises Relationship With Monty Williams, Chris Paul

Originally posted on FanNation Inside The Suns
By Donnie Druin | Last updated 7/11/22

The Phoenix Suns have seen a major uptick in success throughout the last two seasons, mostly thanks to key figures such as coach Monty Williams and guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

Williams, in charge of assembling the talent allotted to him and making the right calls on the court, took home NBA Coach of the Year honors this past season.

Paul, who was acquired via trade in November of 2020, instantly helped transform the Suns into a serious contender with his talent on the court and leadership in the locker room.

Drafted in 2015, Booker has managed to break through a slew of weak rosters in his path to becoming one of the best players in the league, finishing fourth in MVP voting and earning All-NBA first team marks last year.

All three know how crucial they are in Phoenix's pursuit to bring home the franchise's first NBA title.

Booker recently sat down with USA Today's Cameron Tabatabaie in an insightful interview and spoke on his relationship with Paul and Williams.

Devin Booker Praises Relationship With Monty Williams, Chris Paul

Devin Booker on Monty Williams

"He means everything. He’s a real one. He’s one of those people that when you’re talking to him, he looks you directly in your eyes, and you feel everything that he said," Booker explained.

"It’s much bigger than just a sport of basketball. He likes to develop personal relationships and all the basketball stuff is a bonus. We just share a common interest or common love for the game. He really genuinely cares about how you’re doing, and how you are in your day-to-day life."

Devin Booker on Chris Paul

"Our relationship is always growing. We’ve both been CAA clients for a long time. He kinda helped me, D’Angelo (Russell), and Karl (Anthony Towns). We were working out before, like pre-draft stuff, and CP would show up to our workouts," said Booker.

"He just has always been a mentor, somebody you can reach out to. Obviously, being the president of the NBPA for a long time, he understands the business. So he just gives you so many different perspectives. And he’s seen so many different things. He is a great person.

"And on the court, we just took it to new heights. We always say, ‘iron sharpens iron.’ That’s how our relationship’s been, just seen as his work ethic. Seeing his drive and everything that goes into what makes him a first ballot Hall of Famer."

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