Book has had everything handed to him since James Jones arrived. Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal). New coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer). The franchise has even upgraded the locker room and practice facility.

The Phoenix Suns emerged from all the starting lineup changes and trade talk noise Monday night with a huge win at Philadelphia to end a four-game losing skid. Much needed, but the Suns hadn’t won two games in a row since Dec.