The landscape of the NBA is changing, with new stars rising while the superstars linger on. The Phoenix Suns have been in the spotlight this season with the questionable new Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. What's the early record? It's been a big letdown, and even NBA legends like Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley have issued warnings.

The ever outspoken Shaq was unapologetic: "They haven't put it together yet. I'm waiting for it to look dangerous, but right now, a championship contender? Of course not. When you gather three guys like that, it's either win a championship or lose." Shaq's point is clear: Underperformance is unacceptable for a trio like this.

For Chuck, a former Suns player, the criticism was deeper: "My Suns are in trouble. No leadership, no toughness. Bill and Booker don't click, they lack a point guard, and worst of all, they lack leadership and toughness." Chuck painted a grim picture of a team that lacks the intangibles needed to compete for a title.

Both legends highlighted the team's weaknesses - the lack of chemistry between Booker and Beal, the lack of a true point guard, and the glaring lack of leadership and toughness. These are fundamental problems that mere star power cannot mask.

The Suns' Big Three experiment is still in its infancy, but the early returns are concerning. Shaq and Chuck's blunt comments are a wake-up call for the Suns. Will they be able to correct these issues and build a championship calibre roster? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: the pressure is on, and there is little room for error.