There’s also the issue of expectations. Green is playing next to a superstar who’s been deep in the playoffs multiple times. There’s pressure to deliver. And with the Suns’ injury history, Green’s importance could grow even more if the team leans on him for more stability than originally planned.

CP3 never had a chance to play with Beal, but one wonders if they had the chance to team up. Do you see the potential outlet pass to Beal? Another one to Booker as he actually breaks the half-court press because he is the pigeon?

PHOENIX -- For the second straight year, Suns point guard Chris Paul's season came to an end with his team failing to protect a 2-0 series lead en route to a disappointing NBA playoffs exit.