May 7, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after being poked in the eye against the Denver Nuggets in the first half during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Devin Booker Gets Honest After Phoenix Suns Eliminated From NBA Playoffs

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 10, 2025 1:34 AM ET

On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns played the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home) in Arizona.

They lost by a score of 125-112.

With the loss, the Suns have now been eliminated from postseason contention.

Via Bleacher Report: "Suns have officially been ELIMINATED from playoff contention.

Phoenix has lost 8 games in a row..."

Suns have officially been ELIMINATED from playoff contention.

Phoenix has lost 8 games in a row... pic.twitter.com/SCJcMdrJcb
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 10, 2025

Devin Booker finished the game with 20 points, six rebounds, 14 assists and one steal while shooting 9/20 from the field and 0/4 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

He made an honest statement when he met with the media.

Booker (h/t Cameron Cox of 12 SPORTS): "It's been a slow bleed out. I've been feeling this way for the majority of the season. I think the small glimpses of good stretches that we played, I know gave me hope... You never went it to be that you're squeezing into the last spot of the play-in in the first place."

Devin Booker on missing the playoffs "It's been a slow bleed out.. I've felt this way a majority of the season."

Q: What needs to change?
A: "More than one thing." @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/twqtWCNXpU
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) April 10, 2025

Booker still had a strong season, as he is averaging 25.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field and 33.2% from the three-point range in 74 games.

Via Evan Sidery of Forbes: "Four years ago, the Suns were two wins away from their first title.

Now, Chris Paul and the entire young core around Devin Booker are gone while also not controlling their own 1st-round picks until 2032.

Aggressive moves ruined Phoenix’s immediate future."

Four years ago, the Suns were two wins away from their first title.

Now, Chris Paul and the entire young core around Devin Booker are gone while also not controlling their own 1st-round picks until 2032.

Aggressive moves ruined Phoenix’s immediate future.pic.twitter.com/l7BeJNDIUr
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) April 9, 2025

The Suns are the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 35-45 record in 80 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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