Devin Booker commented on his relationship with Mike Budenholzer after the report that the Suns coach told him to 'tone it down.'

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Devin Booker took his turn Sunday to address a reported meeting weeks ago in which Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer told him he was told he was being “too vocal” on the court and during timeouts. “Nah,

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The report dropped the morning after Booker made headlines for calling out the Suns for not speaking enough on the court.

Sources: Weeks ago Suns coach Mike Budenholzer called a meeting with Devin Booker imploring he tone it down vocally, leaving the star shocked. Inside that meeting which provides context to Booker’s postgame remarks on communicating. #haynesbriefs Brought to you by @MoveInsoles pic.twitter.com/sVlTWB4Mrh

Which is why Devin Booker was reportedly “shocked” when Phoenix coach Mike Budenholzer asked Booker to be less vocal on the court, the coach fearing it was drowning out his own message. Chris Haynes had the report.

Mike Budenholzer met with the four-time All Star and two-time All-NBA shooting guard Devin Booker and “completely shocked” his star.

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer addressed a report about a meeting with Devin Booker weeks ago in which the Suns head coach told him he was being “too vocal” on the court and during timeout huddles.

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Devin Booker took his turn Sunday to address a reported ... @gannett.com or contact him at 480-787-1240. Follow him on Twitter at @DuaneRankin.