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Story summary
- In 2017, Earl Watson, the former Suns head coach, revealed the Phoenix Suns considered trading Devin Booker for Jimmy Butler.
- Watson intervened to advocate for Booker and said he would resign if trade proceeded.
- At the time, Booker was not yet a superstar.
- In hindsight, keeping Booker helped Suns reach the Finals.
- The Bulls later traded Butler to Minnesota, and none of the acquired players remain on their roster today.
