How members of the Suns are being viewed by Vegas
Phoenix Suns are two-time defending Pacific Division Champions. They are one season removed from making a trip to the NBA Finals for only the third time in franchise history. All of the key pieces are returning for a potential revenge tour fueled by that Game 7 loss.
Vegas gives the Suns' players the 7th best odds of winning Sixth Man of the Year Award. Tyler Herro won the award last year. Rudy Golbert and Robert Williams are the top two contenders. Mikal Bridges is the fifth best player with the 5th highest odds. The Suns haven't had a defensive player in the last 20 years. They haven’t had one since Gary Payton won a Defensive Player of Year award in 1996. Draymond Green is a 32-year-old ‘new media” member.
Monty Williams is not considered a favorite for Coach of the Year. He won the award last season, but was beaten by Tim Thibodeau. Devin Booker is a contender for the MVP award. He is entering his prime and has the arsenal to carry a team. However, he is unspectacular and doesn't have a narrative to build upon. His chances of winning the title are 12th best per DraftKings. The favorite is Anthony Edwards. It's a long shot. If the Suns want to win a championship, they will have to do so behind Devin. Booker. They need to focus on winning. This is the story.
