Strong nine-word message from Suns star to Bradley Beal in the midst of a back ailment

Bradley Beal, the guard for the Phoenix Suns, will be out for at least three more weeks due to a back issue. Through Duane Rankin, Suns player Kevin Durant replied to the news and had a message for Beal.

"Take his time. We'll hold it down for him."

Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal (back), who has been listed as doubtful for tonight's game at Jazz #Suns pic.twitter.com/qwd9jWbg2k

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 17, 2023

Suns will keep holding out for Bradley Beal.

The 30-year-old Beal has made only three appearances for the Suns this season; both their play and health have taken a hit thus far. Bradley Beal’s three-week absence is a huge blow to the Suns since it will further impede their ability to develop an on-court rapport between Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal.

Devin Booker has only participated in three games this season due to injuries. He has also been sidelined.

Kevin Durant has been the Suns’ main scoring weapon, but despite this, the team is only 5-6 since the new players have all struggled to establish themselves. For the Suns this season, Durant is averaging more than thirty points and seven rebounds. The Suns should be much more dangerous offensively now that Booker is back in the fold, and they might gain from a schedule that becomes a lot easier over the next several weeks.

It’s nothing new for Durant to lead a team when his elite colleagues are sidelined. The Suns are disappointed by Beal’s protracted rehabilitation from an injury, but Booker and Durant have both shown they can play at a high enough level to help Phoenix win games and maintain its playoff position in the Western Conference until he is able to play again.