Amare sets Spurs in the cross hairs

[Kori Ellis]

What's funny is that you guys are killing Ginobili is God for a credible source about Manu/Bell and meanwhile it was in the Express-News. And then Manu's agent confirmed in an audio interview that was posted here.

[Kori Ellis]

Word on the street is that when agent Herb Rudoy disclosed that Bell had agreed to sign with the Suns, one of his more prominent clients, Manu Ginobili, called him to protest that he had just given the Suns the defender he least likes to play against.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s....527258b7.html

The San Antonio Express-News reported that Ginobili called agent Herb Rudoy, who is also Bell's agent, after the Suns nabbed Bell to complain that Rudoy gave the Suns the defender he least likes to play against.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns...2suns0802.html

Sorry Raja Bell confirmed it in an audio interview.

http://ccri.eonstreams.com/ccri_az_phoenix_KGME_am.asf

[Kori Ellis]

but he can't claim to be a Manu stopper till he actually does some stopping.

He didn't claim that. He just said that Manu said he's the defender that Manu hates playing the most against. Manu could have easily said that. Just because he doesn't stop Manu doesn't mean Manu likes playing against him.

[Tek_XX]

Raja Bell=Manu Stopper

[Kori Ellis]

Raja Bell=Manu Stopper

Again, no one said that. Just that Manu doesn't like playing against him.

[E20]

I don't know what is up with all the hate on Amare, so yeah he does some push-ups and likes to be overconifdent so what. The guy can play. He had to carry his whole team( except Nash) against the Spurs. You can compare him to Drob and the 95 WCF Finals. If he gets healthy and stays it, then I see this guy being one of the most dominant forces the NBA has seen.

[Warlord23]

He didn't claim that. He just said that Manu said he's the defender that Manu hates playing the most against. Manu could have easily said that. Just because he doesn't stop Manu doesn't mean Manu likes playing against him.

Very true. My point was that Manu's dislike in playing vs Bell hasn't seemed to significantly affect his output; also that the Suns have a few other (and IMO tougher) matchups to worry about before they get to Manu vs Bell.

[Tek_XX]

Kori you should find out what exactly it is about Raja that pisses Manu off enough that he es to his agent.

[NashtoAmare]

In fact, Stoudemire is shaping up as an intriguing X-factor over the second half of the season. While he might still be a long way away from throwing down vicious dunks, his mere presence on the practice court these days is enough to make NBA fans in San Antonio nervous. If he returns to his All-Star form, it could elevate the Suns another notch, perhaps making them serious contenders to the Spurs in the West.
-SI

[ALVAREZ6]

it could elevate the Suns another notch, perhaps making them serious contenders to the Spurs in the West.
-SI

Only getting swept in the Western Conference Finals.

[NashtoAmare]

agreed. if it was last years team...

[Rummpd]

This is all very, very premature, for one thing not having pain in his knee absolutely does not mean he will return effectively this year.

If he does and i hope he does for his sake and the Suns, this year he will be going against a healthy Duncan - who does not get mad, he just gets even, a vastly improved Parker and a better Spurs bench.

For all the changes the Suns have made they also wanted Finley badly as they realize he is not just adding someone to the bench but a former legit all-star.

No worries.

[FromWayDowntown]

In fact, Stoudemire is shaping up as an intriguing X-factor over the second half of the season. While he might still be a long way away from throwing down vicious dunks, his mere presence on the practice court these days is enough to make NBA fans in San Antonio nervous. If he returns to his All-Star form, it could elevate the Suns another notch, perhaps making them serious contenders to the Spurs in the West.
-SI

I'm not sure where that writer gets the idea that anyone in San Antonio is getting nervous about Amare's return. Even this thread was started by a Suns fan -- Spurs fans are just responding, and while there's some degree of respect for Amare and his team (and some degree of disrespect for each), I don't think anyone here is getting nervous.

[Dre_7]

Sorry if anyone critized your wonderboy, i think you should deal.

LOL My wonderboy? Believe me, I am no fan of Amare. I just realize that he is one of the best players in the NBA. I have respect for good players. Even good players that dont...*GASP!*...play for the Spurs!!!

[Marcus Bryant]

The Spurs took the Suns in 5 despite Stoudemire going ape last spring. BFD.

[T Park]

agreed. if it was last years team...

This year they dont have Joe Johnson, who was the reason they won game 4.

I was there.

If Johnson doesn't go ape in the second half, that is the biggest sweep since Lakers Spurs in 01 wich I predicted before the series started.

No Joe Johnson to bail out the Suns.

If you think Raja Bell, James Jones, or Boris Diaw, are the ones to pick up the slack in pressure time like Johnson, your nuts.

[bigzak25]

I was there...that is the biggest sweep since Lakers Spurs in 01 wich I predicted before the series started.

dayum dude...you've been giving up on the Spurs for years.

[T Park]

The Spurs took the Suns in 5 despite Stoudemire going ape last spring. BFD

Exactly.

Nash a year older, Parker a year older but better.

Finley > Barry

Barry > Robinson


Spurs prob would sweep the Suns this time around.


Sorry Suns fans, deal with reality.

THAT and no Stephen Hunter, Rasho trying his best to stay with this team, and Mohammed would flourish again against them like he did last year, and it adds up.


Im sure Suns fans will tell us how horrible the Spurs are and how much improved the Suns are.

Waiting to see that.

[T Park]

dayum dude...you've been giving up on the Spurs for years

Im talkin about predicting the Spurs sweeping the Suns twit.


Get off my back Hagee.

[bigzak25]

Im talkin about predicting the Spurs sweeping the Suns twit.


Get off my back Hagee.

hagee? twit?

okay.

[NashtoAmare]

This year they dont have Joe Johnson, who was the reason they won game 4.

I was there.

If Johnson doesn't go ape in the second half, that is the biggest sweep since Lakers Spurs in 01 wich I predicted before the series started.

No Joe Johnson to bail out the Suns.

If you think Raja Bell, James Jones, or Boris Diaw, are the ones to pick up the slack in pressure time like Johnson, your nuts.

I was at game 1 and 2 and we sure missed Joe but how can you say he was the reason we won game 4 when STAT was the one who blocked the potential tie bucket??? Joe made an amazing shot over Bowen that game..that's all i remember him for..I for one am a JJ hater..i don't like talking about him.

From what i saw at game 5 he didn't help much either...The Suns have what i call a bench...Eddie,Leandro,Boris (when Amare comes back),Pat,James,Brain,and Jim.I think 7 guys can score the 20 points JJ did..More like 30 or so.

[T Park]

The Suns have what i call a bench...Eddie,Leandro,Boris (when Amare comes back),Pat,James,Brain,and Jim.I think 7 guys can score the 20 points JJ did..More like 30 or so.

Your gonna rely on guys like Eddie House, Pat Burke, and Brian Grant?!?!?!?


yikes.....

[T Park]

how can you say he was the reason we won game 4

Easy, he was scoring and helping out Stoudamire and Nash.

The shot you talk about was a killer.

Spurs I believe just tied it up, and he hits that shot.

he doesn't hit that shot who knows what happens......

[TDMVPDPOY]

was a fluke

[NashtoAmare]

"Easy, he was scoring and helping out Stoudamire and Nash."

isin't that what every player on the Suns do??

"Your gonna rely on guys like Eddie House, Pat Burke, and Brian Grant?!?!?!?


yikes....."

i believe you cut my list short...Eddie,Leandro,Boris (when Amare comes back),Pat,James,Brain,and Jim.

Have you seen Eddie play???

and, the suns may be using the TE soon...