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let me know how many times we've heard people complaining of the system or the pace or the number of touches or a trade or anything in SA ?? even after a loss or elimination. that's the difference.
Stoudemire is so going to New York in 2010.
let me know how many times we've heard people complaining of the system or the pace or the number of touches or a trade or anything in SA ?? even after a loss or elimination. that's the difference.
It's a fine balancing act that Kerr and Porter are doing in Phoenix. They have to make sure Amare stays happy so he signs an extension while they tear down the last remnants of the team that MDA built. So much of Phoenix' hopes center around Amare.. too bad for them he's not a good foundation to build a championship francise upon. There's no questioning his talent, just his motivation and his maturity. I can't help but compare him with Timmy and Duncan is lightyears better in terms of being a leader and putting the team's welfare first. If Kerr really want to start with a clean slate, they should really consider swapping Amare in the near future.
Aww Nashy, it's ok you are not alone, it's hard without your best friend. Like me, you may never be the player you once were, but it's your heart that will hurt the most.
Sincerely,
(Oddly enough, this is the second time I have got to use this picture in a few days)
No disputing that Tim is a once-in-a-generation player. But there is also no disputing that he benefitted by coming to a team with David Robinson as a mentor, and Pop as a coach. All Amare had was that whiny-assed D'Antoni and his showboat offensive scheme. Don't forget that a lot of these guys are just really tall boys when they come to the league. There is a reason why they lack maturity. Some grow up, some never do.
Wow, Kerr basically blew up a championship contending team.
Nash is on his way to go playing for the raptors.
Nash is getting olde and cant play defense worth spit.
Whats all the crying about? The Suns just made themselves better. And they didnt wait until after the All-Star to start things up. Richardson can play in this league. I refuse to shoot down the Suns. This is a team built on doing one thing alone. Beating us in the POs. They're putting the pieces in order. All they need is gel time and this is a good 7 game series ball club.
No basketball a en. This team's run and gun style would've beat us before a debilitated shaq and nash will. If you think Manu went off on the Suns before, just wait til its Grant Hill or JRich guarding him.
We have too many pieces that counter theirs. I would like to use last season's victory over the Suns as a prime example of why our big men are good enough for another run, especially with the emergence of Bonner. if Ian ever gets here the tides turn even more in our favor.
It ain't fantasy, it was just last season!
cuban gave him a good offer
nash was getting up there in age
he ran
F Nash. He sounds more like a butt hurt baby than Franchise when Cuttino was traded from Orlando to Sacto. Hey Nash: if you had beaten SA once and won the ring, they wouldn't be tearing down the team. Stop whining, man up, and earn your huge paycheck, !!!
FIFY. Phoenix was always a pretender.
Someone REALLY needs to 'Shop Nash and Raja onto this pic....Aww Nashy, it's ok you are not alone, it's hard without your best friend. Like me, you may never be the player you once were, but it's your heart that will hurt the most.
Sincerely,
(Oddly enough, this is the second time I have got to use this picture in a few days)
The Suns looked wonderful offensively tonight, and pretty decent defensively in the 2nd half. We didn't have Shaq tonight because he's still tending to family matters (death of his great grandmother), and Dwight Howard had a field day against Robin Lopez in the 20 minutes that he played.
J-Rich looked like he's going to fit in here just fine. We've always been a great offensive team, but J-Rich brings us three very important things that the Suns have been lacking lately:
1) Athleticism -- This guy can leap like no other
2) Excitement -- The crowd was louder tonight than they've been all season long. J-Rich had an alley-oop dunk that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
3) Energy -- He was all over the place in his 34 minutes.
I'm extremely excited about this trade after seeing him play with the guys tonight. The Suns look revitalized, beating a very good Orlando Magic team in a close game.
The Suns looked like they were actually having fun at times tonight. Haven't seen that in a while.
Bell was no longer the solution to the Suns defensive woes. He had been torched repeatedly and was no longer capable of playing big minutes, keeping pace - in a slowed style - or hitting perimeter shots consistently.
His loss of a step - or three - made him expendable. I hate to see him go, but he was no longer helping to right wrongs. He was now as much a wrong.
Richardson brings offensive skills from the wing that this Suns team hasn't had since Johnson packed up and moved to Atlanta. His athleticism will be a huge benefit.
I'm cautiously optimistic about this trade. It brings more than it gives up, regardless of whatever preconceived notions most had about the Suns. This team needed some offense. They were not getting it inside from Diaw or outside from Bell. If tonight is any indication of things to come, then I, like Xylus, think Richardson will answer the call for each, hopefull revitalizing Nash, Amare and the Suns running game in the process.
Now we get to see if Porter is worth a damn as a coach. He has more "running" peices now and does face a tough decision, but the right move is starting Lopez and moving Shaq to the bench.
Starters: Nash, Richardson, Barnes, Amare, Lopez
Bench: Dragic, Barbosa, Hill, Dudley, Shaq
Those rotations maximize each skillset and individual talent. Nash and Amare can resume their pic-n-roll and running ways without Shaq's plodding and low-post game disrupting their flow, and Shaq can no dominate the ball when in without it taking shots away from Amare. Hill can run point, taking pressure off Barbosa and Dragic and I think Dudley can actually come close to matching Diaw's production if given the minutes.
While the Suns will always be our nemesis, from one poster to another, I wish you Suns fans (JMarkJohns and Xylus) the best of luck with this trade as I'm sure this season has been really frustrating.
wgaf about the suns.. nba forum
I don't think the Suns should start Lopez over Shaq, even though the Suns can probably execute the runing game a little more smoothly with Lopez on the floor. However, I hope Porter starts utilizing small-ball lineups against teams without really competent frontcourts.
Nash
Barbosa
J-Rich
Barnes
Amare
I think this lineup will run opposing teams into the ground after Shaq goes to the bench.
By the way, it's good to see you again, JMark. I haven't discussed Suns ball with you in months, it seems like.
While the Suns will always be our nemesis, from one poster to another, I wish you Suns fans (JMarkJohns and Xylus) the best of luck with this trade as I'm sure this season has been really frustrating.
Haven't talked to you in awhile, either, my friend. This season has been frustrating for both teams, but I think the Spurs have the mental for ude to overcome any obstacle (including injuries). The Suns are mentally weaker and need a shot in the arm. Hopefully, J-Rich will be just what the doctor ordered.
yeah, it is a sad article.
I feel sorry for Nash. He thought he found a new bond with his new friends in Phoenix after leaving Dallas friends Dirk/Fin, now as if he's alone again.
I wonder when is the time ShaQ asks for a trade or declare retirement? I don't think ShaQ is happy there too.
Sad. Like the day Malik left for NY.
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That'd be dumb of New York. They could do better by getting Oh My Bosh to go with LBJ and up for a decade.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/low/oth...rt/3860879.stm
25 Million dollar low ball, following yet?
Not much of a run if you ask me. Where's the love Cuban, where's the love?
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