Summary
The former majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, Robert Sarver, once considered trading player Devin Booker for All-Star Jimmy Butler. This happened before Booker became an All-Star himself. Former Suns coach Earl Watson revealed this information, stating he opposed the trade.
Key Facts
- Robert Sarver was the former majority owner of the Phoenix Suns.
- Sarver wanted to trade Devin Booker for Jimmy Butler before Booker became an All-Star.
- Earl Watson was the Suns' head coach when Sarver proposed this trade.
- Watson opposed the trade, believing Booker had great potential.
- Booker later became an All-Star and is on track for more All-Star selections.
- Sarver eventually sold his stake in the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury for $4 billion in the 2022-23 season.
- Jimmy Butler was already an established All-Star when the trade was considered.
