The Suns are in their first NBA Finals since 1993, when Charles Barkley led Phoenix to 62 wins during the regular season and was crowned MVP. Before the 2020-21 season tipped off, the Phoenix Suns were a huge 100/1 outside bet for the title, an implied probability of just 1 per cent. Jae Crowder is every bit as vital to the Phoenix Suns as the stars. He helped the Boston Celtics reach the Eastern Conference finals in 2017 and the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals last year, losing to a James'-led team each time. Williams has led the Suns from the lottery to the NBA Finals in just two seasons with an air of calm, quiet authority.

Source: Sky sports July 05, 2021 17:26 UTC