Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix as the ultimate introductory splash for new Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, who dealt Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four future unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for the superstar right before the 2023 trade deadline.

Paul bonded with Biyombo after the 6-foot-8, 255-pound big man signed a 10-day contract with the Suns on Jan. 1, 2022. The Suns won each of the next 17 games Biyombo played in, a sizzling stretch that made a big impression on Paul and that led to Phoenix signing Biyombo to a deal for the rest of the season after his 10-day pact expired.