The rookie already seems to be finding his place in Phoenix. Fans, teammates, staff, and gameplay: everything is aligning. Yesterday, he specifically addressed this last point in front of the media.
A Foundational Training Camp
After four days of camp, Koby Brea did not hide his enthusiasm for long with the media. He feels happy to be evolving with this group, a group where everyone lifts each other up:
It’s going great. I get to play with the best athletes in the world. I see where i’m at with them. And i feel like i’ve been
doing great […] Everybody’s showing what they’re about and what they’re going to bring to the team.
And that’s not all. He also emphasizes the trust that the team gives him on the field, especially in offensive plays:
I’m somebody that i’m going just come in. I’m always going to be ready […] i’m always pay it back to them. So i just appreciate the trust in my teammates, that anytimes they see me, open to the side or anything, they’re always kicking it to me and they want me to shoot the ball.
He goes even further by emphasizing the importance of the first collective camp for the cohesion of the group, both on and off the field. This should reassure the staff and the Suns fans who were seeing the 2025-2026 roster together for the first time.
His Game and the Transition to the NBA
He will discuss his ability to adapt between college and the NBA — playing with more calm, taking the time to read and analyze the game — this is precisely what Jordan Ott (who plays an important role in the rookie’s development) and his staff are looking for in their rotations:
The Game is slowing down for me […] I think every practice, i’m starting to feel more comfortable […] i’m really able to show my best version of myself.
He also talks about being reliable, being primarily a player with a positive impact, both offensively and defensively. These statements align perfectly with the identity the franchise would like to build.
Another noteworthy element: He feels capable of having more responsibilities in the game, in the creation and finishing of plays:
I’m willing to do whatever is needed […] I could take a close-out, put the ball on the floor, make a play for myself or others, I could boogie you a little bit. I could do whatever’s needed. So I think with time you know I’ll be able to show more of that.
An ambitious speech, but credible given his adaptation in the group.
We will finish on a defensive note; he knows full well that defense and fast play are elements that Phoenix would like to make central to their game, so he worked a lot on this aspect during the offseason, which should reassure the staff and his teammates.
Koby Brea will probably not be in Jordan Ott’s first rotations. But if his words translate into actions, his progress could very well push the coach’s hand and provide the Suns with a welcome surprise this season.
