Devin Booker has reacted to the report that Phoenix coach Mike Budenholzer told him that hes too vocal. The coach himself has also addressed the news.
NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that a few weeks back, Budenholzer told Booker he was being too vocal on the court and during timeout huddles, telling Book to tone it down and allow the coaches voices to be heard.
Haynes added that Boker was shocked by the request.
Booker was asked about it after Sundays morning shootaround.
Nah, Coach said it, too, Booker said, via AZ Central.
Weve had multiple conversations. I cant seem to find one that sticks out more than the others. Its a player/coach relationship. When things start going bad, everybody tries to point fingers to find out whats wrong. People are going to come up with stuff. The relationship is great. Were on the same page, were trying to win and thats that.
Budenholzer also addressed the report before Fridays home win over the Pelicans, which ended a three-game losing streak for the team.
Devin and I have lots of conversations, Budenholzer said when asked if he recalls this conversation between Booker and himself. I think its super healthy. Internally, some of this stuff have been shared with me. Usually Im naive or in a cave, but Devins care factor is off the charts.
Booker is in his tenth NBA season and has certainly become more vocal with the Suns as his career has progressed.
Just experience, Booker said. Knowing what works and what doesnt and Im not saying only one thing works. Theres multiple teams at the top of the NBA right now that are playing different styles of basketball. Theres not one way that works, but everybody definitely has to be on the same page.
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