In one of those middling December NBA games, the Phoenix Suns traveled to Oklahoma City. The Suns were 11-16, and Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul told reporters, “Phoenix man, it’s actually really fun watching them play.”
Veteran intel and a harbinger in one sentence.
Paul said that in part because he has great appreciation for Suns coach Monty Williams, who used to be Paul’s coach in New Orleans a decade ago. Paul also said that because he recognized Phoenix’s talent.
Paul and Williams will be reunited soon. On Monday, the Suns and Thunder reached a deal that will send Paul to Phoenix for Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a future first-round draft pick.