Suns' Booker hopes to build superteam in Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns haven't made the playoffs since 2010 and have won 24 games or fewer in each of the past three seasons.

But that hasn't quashed star guard Devin Booker's hopes of leading a star-studded squad capable of lifting the Suns out of mediocrity and into contention.

"I'd like to build a superteam. I'd like the superteam to come to me," Booker said, according to Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill.

The Suns landed the No. 1 overall pick for the first time in team history in 2018 and added center Deandre Ayton to give Booker a sidekick on offense.

"If that's through free agency, people seeing what we have here with the big fella (Ayton) and myself and wanting to join in on that, to reach higher heights, then I'm with that," Booker said.

The 22-year-old has become one of the most talented offensive wing players in the league, averaging 24.9 points and improving his passing with a career-high 7.1 assists in 16 appearances this season.

"If it's playmaking, I'll do that," said Booker. "If it's scoring I'll do that. I'm trying to figure out that balance. It's the position I'm in now. We've had a lot of different lineups."

Phoenix (4-15) is among the worst teams in the NBA, ranking 28th in both offense and defense.