Video/quotes: Devin Booker on taking a leadership role, defense

Devin Booker was made available following Day 3 of training camp.

PHOENIX — Here is what Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker said following Thursday’s practice.

On his focus

“Just leadership, trying to lead by example, lead by voice, get everybody on the same page. It’s that time of year where you get to work the kinks out and just develop a chemistry and identity.”

On playing alongside Kevin Durant in the Olympics

“ … I think it was an unbelievable experience. Just keep you sharp.”

“You take notes.”

On the energy in training camp

“Everybody’s ready to go. Great energy in here. Fresh energy. New energy, and we’re having fun with it at the same time.”

On trash talking Kevin Durant

“You’re asking the wrong person, I’ve never done that.”

On his trash talking

“I mean it’s just competitive. Mine stays pretty consistent through my first year of ever playing basketball lines. I kind of treat every moment the same.”

On defense

“High. I think that’s our main focus. I think we know how talented we are offensively. The quicker we can jell, the quicker the communication is open between everybody and holding each other accountable, we’ll be in a pretty good place.”