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by O_Gardino
Thu Feb 26, 2026 4:58 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)
Replies: 73
Views: 1663

Re: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)

My experience is tech is that AI is as good as a new junior developer. We still need senior people reviewing code, handling the tricky parts, and making big picture decisions. Removing young people from the industry is going to bad long term, but right now someone like Bone is not affected at all by ...
by O_Gardino
Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:31 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the NBA: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)
Replies: 25
Views: 730

Re: Around the NBA: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)

Have y'all seen this video? It breaks down how the Celtics defend bad shooters (they don't bother), and begs the question of how do many terrible shooters can be big contributors on top 10 offenses. It had me wondering about Oso.

by O_Gardino
Wed Feb 25, 2026 7:26 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Suns (33-25) vs Celtics (37-19), Tue 2/24
Replies: 55
Views: 1002

Re: Game Day: Suns (33-25) vs Celtics (37-19), Tue 2/24

Do y'all remember Royce being a gritty defender and decent ball mover when we first got him? Either I'm crazy or he has aged really fast since we brought him in. Seems like he was a breath of fresh air back then. I hope we can get something in return for him over the offseason, because he's done. No ...
by O_Gardino
Tue Feb 24, 2026 7:46 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)
Replies: 73
Views: 1663

Re: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)

We were over 60% earlier, so it is not our peak. So we’re 1-3 in our last 4, including 2 games against the top 2 teams in the west. Booker played 1 of those games(and only 9 minutes) Brooks played 2(again only 7 minutes in 1) Allen played 1 Allen does not have a long term injury. Booker is out a ...
by O_Gardino
Tue Feb 24, 2026 7:34 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Are we Dunn here?
Replies: 19
Views: 623

Re: Are we Dunn here?

I agree with those pointing out confidence and consistency. I'm not worried about Dunn's shooting numbers at all. IMO Goodwin is the best model for Dunn's career trajectory. The young fella just needs to give it his all and keep working. As a team, our shooting %s are lower than last season. We've ...
by O_Gardino
Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:47 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)
Replies: 73
Views: 1663

Re: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)

You think we’re gonna go 9-15 or worse? That’s a massive change up from what we’ve seen this team do. I might be overreacting because it's Monday and so many players were out last night, but here's my logic. We have a bunch of games against playoff teams. Celtics x2, Lakers x2, Rockets, Spurs, Thun ...
by O_Gardino
Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:13 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)
Replies: 73
Views: 1663

Re: Suns News: Week 19 (2/23 - 3/1)

These injuries, man. I was hoping we would get 6 or 7 of the 9 games after the break, but now I'm hoping we get 3 or 4. It's hard to imaging beating the Celtics or Lakers without Booker and Brooks. That means we have to take care of business against NOP and SAC, plus grab one against the Bulls or ...
by O_Gardino
Thu Feb 19, 2026 7:29 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)
Replies: 63
Views: 1947

Re: Suns News: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)

They have the fourth best record (28-5, .848) in games they led by double-digits. But they’re also just 7-21 (.250, 20th) in games they trailed by double-digits. That’s the league’s biggest such differential. ^ That's very interesting; I could have sworn to you that we are much BETTER at coming back ...
by O_Gardino
Tue Feb 17, 2026 12:23 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the NBA: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)
Replies: 44
Views: 1299

Re: Around the NBA: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)

That quote is so loaded with intentional rage bait. Anyway, here's one of many studies from the 2010s showing the increase in outrage as a way to increase media profit. If you have a sense of unresolved conflict because some jerk is doing something dumb, you are far more likely to load some more ...
by O_Gardino
Tue Feb 17, 2026 8:10 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)
Replies: 63
Views: 1947

Re: Suns News: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)

I was going to try comparing Maluach to rookie Robin Lopez - it takes time for centers to develop. Anyway, I was shocked (shocked, I tell you!) to see that Lopez had received a vote for rookie of the year. Man, post-season award voting is wild. https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2009 ...
by O_Gardino
Mon Feb 16, 2026 3:25 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)
Replies: 63
Views: 1947

Re: Suns News: Week 18 (2/16 - 2/22)

I don't think the Amar'e comp is fair. STAT was unique in his aggressiveness and physical readiness. If you are waiting to see that in rookies, you're going to wait a long time. I'll add that STAT was old coming out of high school. Even with a year of college, Man Man is still playing his rookie ...
by O_Gardino
Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:12 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: NBA All-Star Weekend 2026
Replies: 53
Views: 2148

Re: NBA All-Star Weekend 2026

Wally_West wrote:
Mon Feb 16, 2026 11:52 am



Hell yeah lol
We got one more game vs the Rockets this season. What are the odds KD plays?
by O_Gardino
Mon Feb 16, 2026 7:31 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)
Replies: 73
Views: 2721

Re: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)

https://x.com/Fullcourtpass/status/2023051058088493514?s=20 I don't know that that's a good idea but maybe it would favor us. Clickbait. I haven't heard from anyone that this has actually come up in talks, and the rooky salary scale etc is part the collective bargaining agreement. Owners and the ...
by O_Gardino
Mon Feb 16, 2026 7:26 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns sign Haywood Highsmith
Replies: 33
Views: 1476

Re: Suns sign Haywood Highsmith

Cautiously optimistic because he's got a different kind of game and impact, even tho he brings the same physical profile as two-thirds of the roster. He does play bigger than 6-5 and split time at SF and PF in Miami - played a tick more at PF. Kind of a prototype undersized Heat JYD swing. He had ...
by O_Gardino
Thu Feb 12, 2026 12:41 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)
Replies: 73
Views: 2721

Re: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)

Some KD shade from Coach Nick. Watch that leadership in action.

by O_Gardino
Thu Feb 12, 2026 11:43 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Thunder (41-13) @ Suns (32-22), Wed 2/11/26
Replies: 38
Views: 1128

Re: Game Day: Thunder (41-13) @ Suns (32-22), Wed 2/11/26

We reading anything into the 4th quarter? I'm not sure if I actually have a data point on the rookies.

Maluach seemed to be in the right place. Fleming was active and did a lot of good things, but his timing was a bit off. Both were effective and looked better than they have in shorter outings.
by O_Gardino
Thu Feb 12, 2026 9:03 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)
Replies: 35
Views: 1617

Re: Suns News: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)

The NBA HoF has a bunch of guys that I probably wouldn't induct. But Amare is certainly as good and as famous as a lot of other guys in there.
by O_Gardino
Thu Feb 12, 2026 8:56 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)
Replies: 73
Views: 2721

Re: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)

I like the idea of Sochan better than the reality. He has only been healthy for one season, and he hasn't really improved in his 4 years. If some team can unlock his potential, they will have a great player. But right now, most Spurs fans don't seem bothered to let him go.
by O_Gardino
Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:24 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)
Replies: 73
Views: 2721

Re: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)

I lost some respect for Duren. Don't put your hands on a man's face unless you're ready to fight. Duren clearly didn't want any of that smoke.
by O_Gardino
Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:21 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)
Replies: 73
Views: 2721

Re: Around the NBA: Week 17 (2/9 - 2/15)

SunsRIt wrote:
Mon Feb 09, 2026 7:39 pm
Diabete should be suspended a few games after that mess.
Regardless of what the league does, I think the team has to have it's own response. You can't throw coaches around like that. I don't think the team's response needs to be public though.