原标题：「黄金搭档登场！KD与布克，联盟第一合作」

NBA, as the cradle of high salaries, is a realm where individuals, whether prodigious talents or possessing a singular skill, can thrive. If one can leverage their talents effectively and establish themselves firmly, they can reap both fame and fortune, filling their pockets abundantly. Particularly for those superstars whose explosive athleticism translates into effortless scoring, they serve as the face and cash cow of the league, repeatedly securing lucrative contracts. Players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, and Kyrie Irving exemplify this trend. In the era of small ball, elite shooters have become a luxury in the league, coveted assets for championship contenders, often rewarded with hefty contracts.

Surveying the entire league, numerous top-tier shooters have risen to prominence, capitalizing on their innate shooting prowess to garner acclaim and lucrative contracts. Take Buddy Hield, for example. With a reliable three-point shooting output and quality, he occasionally even surpasses Stephen Curry's three-point shooting records. His career earnings have surpassed $100 million. Similarly, Bogdan Bogdanović, renowned for his sharpshooting prowess, secured a lucrative $68 million contract over four years, transitioning from the Atlanta Hawks to the Sacramento Kings. This season, another sharpshooter has emerged, poised to command a considerable contract.

I'm referring to the Suns' Allen! Drafted as the 21st pick in the first round of 2018, Allen initially relied on defense for survival in the league, primarily tasked with grunt work. However, Allen was also keen on development. In just his second season, he showcased remarkable shooting talent, maintaining a three-point shooting percentage of over 40%! Soon, Allen caught the attention of championship contenders like the Milwaukee Bucks, who acquired him to complement Giannis Antetokounmpo. Allen transformed into the Greek Freak's sharpshooting guardian, securing a two-year, $20 million contract extension with the Bucks. However, following consecutive championship disappointments, the Bucks had to seek change actively, resulting in Allen being traded to the Suns in a three-team deal.

Unexpectedly, Allen flourished with the Suns, becoming the fourth pillar alongside Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, fitting in seamlessly and fulfilling his role! For instance, on November 9th against the Bulls, Allen erupted for 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 8 three-pointers; on December 26th against the Mavericks, he dropped 32 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 8 three-pointers; on January 6th against the Heat, Allen scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 9 three-pointers; on January 17th against the Kings, he tallied 29 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 9 three-pointers; on March 6th against the Nuggets, Allen poured in 28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 8 three-pointers; on March 8th against the Raptors, Allen racked up 26 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 8 three-pointers; on March 21st against the 76ers, Allen exploded for 32 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 9 three-pointers.

Up to this point in the season, Allen has appeared in 66 games for the Suns, averaging 33 minutes per game, contributing averages of 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.8 made three-pointers per game, with an outstanding three-point shooting percentage of 47.9%, ranking first in the league. According to NBA official statistics, Allen has hit at least 8 three-pointers in a single game 7 times this season, the second most in the league, trailing only Curry. Moreover, Allen is the fifth player in NBA history to hit 8+ three-pointers in a game at least 7 times in a single season, following Curry, James Harden, Damian Lillard, and Klay Thompson. This is the Suns' version of Allen. He is the golden partner of Durant and Booker, adept at capitalizing on open opportunities, converting passes from Durant and Booker into baskets, and that's all he needs to do!