Suns Slump Continues: History Repeat Itself! Another Milestone, Another Crushing Loss
Kevin Durant stood at the free-throw line, the weight of history on his shoulders, and calmly sank the shot that cemented his place among the game’s legends. 30,000 career points. It was a moment of greatness, a rare achievement that few in the sport will ever reach.
Inside the arena, there was an unmistakable energy. Acknowledgment, appreciation, gratitude. Fans stood, cheering not just for what Durant had done in a Phoenix Suns uniform, but for the years of brilliance that led to this moment. It was a celebration of a generational talent, a player who has redefined scoring with effortless precision.
And yet, the night carried an all-too-familiar feeling. Greatness, shadowed by the reality of a team still searching for its own. As is often the case, a great individual moment for a Suns player didn’t come with a win. Phoenix fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, 119-112.
How do the lyrics go in South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut’s La Resistance medley? “They may cut your dick in half and serve it to a pig. And though it hurts, you’ll laugh, and dance a dickless jig. But that’s the way it goes, and though we’re shat upon. Though we die, La Resistance lives oooooonnnnn!”
Yep. That’s the way it goes.
Mike Budenholzer pulled out all the stops. Starting Bol Bol, giving TyTy Washington extended minutes, and benching Mason Plumlee in the second half after an uninspiring start. But even these micro-adjustments aren’t enough to help the Suns win against quality competition. And the worst part? It’s taxing Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to an unsustainable degree.
Look around the league. The best teams keep their stars under 35 minutes per game. But in Phoenix? Durant played 43 minutes in a loss. Booker? 40 minutes. It’s not just an ineffective strategy in the short term. It’s a slow, grinding death in the long run.
This is the cost of poor roster construction. If the Suns had distributed Bradley Beal’s $50 million differently, they could have built a more balanced team. One that didn’t have to lean so heavily on two players just to keep games competitive. Instead, here we are. Another great game from a superstar. Another loss.
That’s been the story all season. And at this rate, it’ll be the prologue to whatever comes next.
Bright Side Baller Season Standings
Bol Bol is gaining momentum, and that’s when you know the season is toast. He snagged his first-ever Bright Side Baller after putting up a solid performance in a game where the Suns were utterly manhandled by the Nuggets. Welcome to the scoreboard, Sir Bol of Bol.
