“Dynasties only last for so long. I’m not wishing trade requests upon any of the superteams. I’d like to build a superteam. I’d like the superteam to come to me.”
Five years later, 13-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant and 3-time All-Star Bradley Beal have both joined Booker in Phoenix with the Suns, a new superteam built around the former Kentucky standout. He spoke it into existence, forming a three-man trio that combined for 80 points per contest during the 2022-23 season.
Beal’s introductory press conference took place Thursday afternoon where he highlighted just how full-circle Booker’s journey has been.