All The Smoke Phoenix Suns Fire Coach, Kevin Durant’s NEXT TEAM & NBA Playoff Preview
Apr 15, 2025
Keyon Dooling, a former NBA player, joins to dive deep into the chaos surrounding the Phoenix Suns, including the firing of Coach Budenholzer and Kevin Durant's uncertain future. He and Matt Barnes speculate on Durant’s next team and analyze playoff matchups, highlighting the Bucks and Lakers. Meanwhile, DeShaun Foster, head coach of UCLA Bruins, shares his journey back to UCLA, his coaching philosophy, and navigating NIL and the transfer portal. The discussions are lively and packed with insights into both NBA and college football dynamics.
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Suns' Coaching Instability
- The Phoenix Suns have had three coaches in three years under new owner Mat Ishbia, disrupting team continuity.
- Poor management decisions and internal conflicts have clogged trade pipelines and affected team performance.
Durant’s Legacy and Future Fit
- Kevin Durant's legacy might suffer due to the failed Suns experiment and unpredictable team dynamics.
- However, placing him in a fitting environment remains essential for his career's final chapters.
Where KD Could Thrive
- Kevin Durant fits well on almost any team thanks to his professionalism and versatile game.
- Teams like Miami and potentially Washington are sleeper landing spots if he leaves Phoenix.