Why the Phoenix Suns will struggle without a true point guard

Devin Booker and newly-acquired Jalen Green are dynamic scorers, but both aren’t natural facilitators, and trying to force one into that role could derail the team’s chemistry and rhythm.

In today’s NBA, having a floor general is non-negotiable, especially when building around high-usage stars. Without a stabilizing presence to organize the offense, the Suns risk falling into stagnant isolation sets, wasted possessions, and inefficient late-game decision-making. We’ve seen this story before with high-scoring duos without a pass-first point guard often underachieve.

Devin Booker, while capable of running the offense in spurts, is most dangerous off the ball. Jalen Green will have his moments at point guard, and Collin Gillespie  and Jared Butler will surely be helping with point guard duties off of the bench. Though putting the role of being the playmaker limits their scoring efficiency and wouldn’t elevate the role players around them as much as a star point guard would.

How the Phoenix Suns can address the issue:

Potential solutions do exist for the Suns. Veteran guards like Russell Westbrook could bring high basketball IQ and energy they desperately lack. These aren’t flashy moves, but they could be the difference between a second-round exit and a potential NBA Finals run. Until Phoenix commits to finding a true point guard, the offense will remain lifeless. Talent alone won’t mask poor structure, especially in the playoffs, where every possession matters. If the Suns want to maximize Booker and Green’s potential together, a floor general must be the next priority. Without one, they’re built to fall short.