Following a sensational deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant is now a member of the Phoenix Suns. After forcing his way out of town, Kyrie Irving ended the superstar’s time with the Nets. It’s a significant move that alters the playoff landscape and increases Durant’s chances of winning another championship.

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Regarding Durant’s trade to the Suns, one significant piece of information has leaked: his jersey number. The Boardroom claims that Durant will return to position 35.

Durant shifted from his regular no. 35 jersey — which he wore during his NCAA and professional career — during his Nets days to wear no. 7 but the Suns have that number retired for Kevin Johnson. Chandler Hutchison was the last Suns player to wear that number, and Dragan Bender was the one before that, whose jersey was mockingly altered to resemble a Durant jersey this past summer.

With Durant and Booker tormenting opponents, the Suns will have one of the best tandems in the NBA. Even if it costs them some defense, Phoenix should be very difficult to stop thanks to two of the NBA’s most dangerous scorers. Along with Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton, Phoenix is eager to become the top team in the Western Conference.

Kevin Durant will be the best helper available to the 30-26 Suns as they attempt to secure a top seed, even if they still have some ground to make up in the standings. When the playoffs begin, this Suns team might be very potent.