<p><a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/650482-stephen-a-smith-questions-job-security-amid-looming-espn-job-cuts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen A. Smith has had a lot to talk about</a> in regard to the NBA over the last few weeks. Overall, there has been a lot of player movement, especially when it comes to the trade deadline. Players like Kyrie Irving and <a href="/profile/kevin-durant" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Kevin Durant</a> were traded to new teams. Moreover, franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers got infinitely better as they shed themselves of Russell Westbrook. Now, the playoffs are just a few weeks away, and all of the <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/649951-stephen-a-smith-reveals-his-favorite-air-jordan-model" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">big sports shows are trying to figure out who can win it all.</a></p>



<p>One of the teams that are certainly garnering attention is the Phoenix Suns. <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/643575-kevin-durant-injury-gets-an-update" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Although they are currently without Kevin Durant</a>, they are still playing well. Devin Booker and Chris Paul have been tasked with carrying the team into the playoffs. Furthermore, with KD returning soon, this will be a superteam once the postseason begins. They have all the makings of a team that can make an impressive deep run to the Finals. As it turns out, Stephen A. most certainly agrees with that sentiment. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stephen-a-speaks">Stephen A. Speaks</h2>



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<p>On today&#8217;s episode of <em>First Take</em>, Stephen A. made it clear that he believes the Suns should be favored in the West, as long as the whole team is there. &#8220;I got [the Phoenix Suns] going to the Finals if KD is healthy,&#8221; Smith declared. As you can see in the clip above, Smith got an eye-roll from Kendrick Perkins. However, Smith maintained that there is no other team in the West that can roll with them when Durant is on the floor. Stephen A. went so far as to say that Durant is the best player on the planet, when healthy.</p>



<p>There are a lot of variables that go into a playoff run. Some teams go into the postseason expecting to clean up, although injuries can get in the way. Moreover, other teams tend to get hot, which throws a wrench in the plans of those at the top of the standings. This year, it feels like it is anybody&#8217;s race, which only adds to the drama. Let us know who you think is going to make it to the NBA Finals, in the comments down below. </p>