
| Suns Could Trade Nash, Amare | |
The thought of it sounds strange, but could Nash be shipped out of Phoenix in the off-season? After failing to make the playoffs for the first time in a long time, the Suns have said that they will entertain trade offers. Not only could Nash find himself on the trading block, Amare Stoudemire and Shaquille O’Neal will be shopped around. It’s not too big of a stretch to believe that if even one of the before-mentioned players are traded, depending on what is offered, the Suns could potentially enter a rebuilding stage. Those three players are without a doubt the Suns best players and when teams begin shipping out their cornerstone guys, one has to think that they want to rebuild. The Suns will enter the draft with the 14th overall pick and if Nash really is potentially on his way out, we could see the Suns select a point guard with their pick. Johnny Flynn or even Ty Lawson could be a solid pick at that point for the Suns. Both are point guards that love to get up and down the floor and more importantly, both are defensive minded and team-first oriented. Just the kind of point guard they are looking for. Even if Nash is to stay, one of those would make a nice addition. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| 2008 NBA Draft Grades: Phoenix Suns | |
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Robin Lopez may not be a “home run pick” attempt like Golden State is going for with Anthony Randolph, but this is a solid pick. That’s what the Suns need – solidity and a new identity. They are taking a step in the right direction by adding Lopez, who puts his focus on hustle, defense, rebounding, and altering shots. He is exactly what Shaq and Stoudemire need backing them up off the bench, and they’ve now got their consummate 7-foot role player. Grade: B Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Suns Hire Terry Porter As Head Coach | |
Jerry Brown of The East Valley Tribune reports:
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| Suns to Interview Terry Porter Again | |
Porter holds a 71-93 (.433) overall record as a head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks from 2003-2005, and was a first-round exit in his lonesome postseason appearance. . Posted By: Dustin Chapman Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Kerr to Balance Suns’ Plan of Attack | |
Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic reports that Suns General Manager Steve Kerr will not completely change the style of the Phoenix Suns this summer.
This is the exact approach Kerr needs to take. Trying to completely re-organize Phoenix’s style would put extra unnecessary pressure on the team and put them completely out of whack. They need to do exactly what Kerr eluded to in the quotes above: work on balancing their system and put more of a defensive emphasis on their attack. It’ll be interesting to what coach/players they bring in, because this group doesn’t have much time left before their opportunity to win falls apart. Time is ticking. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| In Need Of A New Identity | |
The facts are in, folks - the Phoenix Suns are in desperate need of a new identity. For the past four years, the Suns have been an extremely competitive basketball team, and many were under the assumption that they were on the cusp of dominance. That has held true… in the regular season. The Suns are always near the top of the standings and have been arguably the most lethal team since Steve Nash arrived in 2004… in the regular season.
Mike D’Antoni deserves a great deal of credit for coaching the highest-powered offense the NBA has seen in the past four years. His .650 winning percentage as the Phoenix Suns’ head coach is admirable, especially in the tough battlefield otherwise known as the Western Conference. The postseason, however, is where teams are defined. It’s where weaknesses are exposed, mismatches are attacked, and where coaching is best evaluated in pressure situations. Phoenix’s flaws, mainly on the defensive end, have been exploited year after year in the playoffs, which is why D’Antoni has never managed to lead the Suns to the NBA Finals. It is apparent that D’Antoni is a one-dimensional coach who is only successful when running a full-throttle system that predicates its gameplan on running and trying to outscore the opposition. Clearly, outscoring the opponent the name of the game. Obviously, whichever team has scored the most points at the end of the game will come out as winners. The problem with Mike D’Antoni’s philosophies is that his teams have annually been unable to stop the opposing team from scoring. This weakness has become more glaring during postseason play, due to the tempo of playoff games being more even-keeled and slowed down. That brings me to my next point - D’Antoni does a poor job of making adjustments. Phoenix has had more than enough talent for D’Antoni to instruct halfcourt execution, especially considering the fact that his point guard Steve Nash will go down as one of the greatest playmakers in NBA history. Recent reports suggest that Mike D’Antoni is on his way out of town, and has been given permission by the Phoenix Suns to discuss alternative options with other NBA franchises. The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, specifically, have been talked about has possible destinations. Assuming all of that transpires and Mike D’Antoni’s days in Phoenix have come to a close, it is certain that Phoenix needs to retool their situation. First and foremost, Steve Kerr needs to replace D’Antoni with an established defensive mind that can help the Suns take a big step in the right direction before it’s too late. Tom Thibodeau could be an interesting alternative, as he has coached a top ten defense in 12 of his 15 years in the NBA. In addition, Phoenix needs to improve their bench and make sure they enter the 2009 NBA playoffs with more depth to count on. In doing so, the players that are brought in need to make a steady impact on the defensive side of the ball. Phoenix has more than enough offensive firepower, but not nearly enough to count on defensively. It’s time to bring in a no-nonsense defensive mind, fill out the roster, create a brand new identity, and make one last run at the ultimate goal - a championship. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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Suns ought to make a comeback. They are better team than the spurs. Here is the proof: OFFIENSIVE stats: Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
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| Steve Nash Ranked 5th | |
So I was browsing the web and found something at sportsline.com which caught my attention. A writer ranked the top 50 players in the NBA. So I looked at where Nash stood and he was 5TH. 5. Steve Nash, Phoenix: There’s no longer any question about whether he’s a Hall of Famer. Who cares that he’s a late bloomer? That doesn’t change the fact he plays the game at a genius level. Also in the top 10 was Amare: 10. Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix: He made up for a slight loss of explosion by improving in other areas. He didn’t necessarily reinvent himself, but you get the sense he’d be able to if that’s necessary down the road. He must to continue to improve as a leader and embrace Steve Nash as the perfect point guard to chase a championship with. If you’re wondering…Marion came in at 21. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Letter to D. Stern | |
The Suspension of the Suns players is a poor one. If Sincerely, Seth Spotnitz MD Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
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| David ” No Commonsense ” TOOStern | |
Congrats on your imbecile decision. You reward the criminal, punish the victims. That is what you’re there for, to control the league. We get that. But you had a chance to use commonsense. Stod did nothing, now he is out. You have made an stupid ruling, and should be ashamed of yourself. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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