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by O_Gardino
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Thunder (5-4) @ Suns (4-5), Sun 11/12/23
Replies: 122
Views: 2570

Re: Game Day: Thunder (5-4) @ Suns (4-5), Sun 11/12/23

I could say a lot of negative stuff, but y'all have said most of it already. It's not a case of missing shots and the other team makes some. We aren't executing on O and we aren't digging in on D. The Suns just lack toughness, identity, and leadership. Book can't be the only one to bring those thing...
by O_Gardino
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Suns (3-4) @ Bulls (3-5), Wed 11/8/23
Replies: 174
Views: 2629

Re: Game Day: Suns (3-4) @ Bulls (3-5), Wed 11/8/23

Nurkic is the new Saric. The offence flows really well when we can play through him, but we flounder when he is overmatched physically.
by O_Gardino
Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Suns (3-4) @ Bulls (3-5), Wed 11/8/23
Replies: 174
Views: 2629

Re: Game Day: Suns (3-4) @ Bulls (3-5), Wed 11/8/23

Mori Chu wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:46 pm
Let's beat their asses so bad that they call another players-only meeting.
absolutely savage
by O_Gardino
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Suns (2-3) @ Sixers (3-1), Sat 11/4/23
Replies: 84
Views: 1872

Re: Game Day: Suns (2-3) @ Sixers (3-1), Sat 11/4/23

... I never saw the appeal of Beal but I never watched him enough. Just seems like Booker-lite. Sounds like your take on Beal is similar to what most NBA fans think of Booker. High volume scorer who hasn't done much in the playoffs. But Beal is legit. Booker-lite is a disservice. He has had 2 seaso...
by O_Gardino
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Suns (2-4) @ Pistons (2-4), Sun 11/5/23
Replies: 111
Views: 2247

Re: Game Day: Suns (2-4) @ Pistons (2-4), Sun 11/5/23

I think Eric Gordon has emerged as our 4th best player. Do you agree / disagree? If it weren't him, you could make the case for Okogie, Allen, maybe Nurkic. But EG has been more consistent than those guys, IMO. His scoring and ability to generate offense has been really helpful. Ya I think he and A...
by O_Gardino
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Spurs (2-2) @ Suns (2-2), Thurs 11/2/23
Replies: 229
Views: 3620

Re: Game Day: Spurs (2-2) @ Suns (2-2), Thurs 11/2/23

I don't want to open up that discussion again, but I'll be paying specific attention to the way we run offence through the centers. 4 games in, and the centers are giving us a combined 6.5 assists per game and are the top 2 in assist per 36. I've appreciated their passing so far, but haven't really ...
by O_Gardino
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Spurs (2-2) @ Suns (2-2), Thurs 11/2/23
Replies: 229
Views: 3620

Re: Game Day: Spurs (2-2) @ Suns (2-2), Thurs 11/2/23

Need something to wash this World Series loss and Tuesday’s embarrassment out of my mind…. Suns by 20, then they lose with 1 second left. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 We were seriously ahead for over 47 minutes and 58 seconds in a 48 minute game and lost. Ooooookkkkkk... Moving on... Turns out Pop can still coach.
by O_Gardino
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:27 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Suns News: Week 2 (10/30 - 11/5)
Replies: 112
Views: 2973

Re: Suns News: Week 2 (10/30 - 11/5)

I keep telling myself that all this extra responsibility for the role players will pay off as the season progresses.
by O_Gardino
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Around the League: Week 2 (10/30 - 11/5)
Replies: 129
Views: 2958

Re: Around the League: Week 2 (10/30 - 11/5)

I like the trade for Philly. That's a lot of picks and role players for just giving up PJ Tucker. IMO if they stay healthy and figure out the bench, they are a threat in the East. Maybe I'm just being a homer, but I think there's a big difference between the stars Phoenix loaded up with and the ones...
by O_Gardino
Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day: Spurs (1-2) @ Suns (2-1), Tues 10/31/23
Replies: 119
Views: 2226

Re: Game Day: Spurs (1-2) @ Suns (2-1), Tues 10/31/23

Wemby is averaging 16 per game, and shooting poorly outside of the paint. I would put Nurk on him, keep him out of the paint, and see what he can do.
by O_Gardino
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (3-1) @ Lakers (2-3), Thurs 10/19/23
Replies: 176
Views: 3306

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (3-1) @ Lakers (2-3), Thurs 10/19/23

It's not that AD outplayed Nurkic, the problem is that the Sun were trying to force it. The Suns should have been trying to get AD out of the play instead of going right at him with Nurk. The Suns did get a lot smarter as the game went on, but that first stretch was brutal. What did AD have - 4 bloc...
by O_Gardino
Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Nuggets (0-0) @ Suns (1-0), Tues 10/10/23
Replies: 121
Views: 2263

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Nuggets (0-0) @ Suns (1-0), Tues 10/10/23

Bol Bol has looked good at times and terrible at others. He’s still so raw and is constantly biting on fakes and trying to go for blocks. I don’t anticipate him getting much time here throughout the season, especially with Metu on the squad and what Vogel has said about him (Metu). I had to look it...
by O_Gardino
Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Nuggets (0-0) @ Suns (1-0), Tues 10/10/23
Replies: 121
Views: 2263

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Nuggets (0-0) @ Suns (1-0), Tues 10/10/23

ShelC wrote:
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:58 am
Turns out it's a back to back after all.
by O_Gardino
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Nuggets (0-0) @ Suns (1-0), Tues 10/10/23
Replies: 121
Views: 2263

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Nuggets (0-0) @ Suns (1-0), Tues 10/10/23

I'm eager to see the lineups. There's a good chance Vogel starts someone other than Okogie just to see how the lineup works. If Okogie does start, maybe the starting lineup is set already.
by O_Gardino
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23
Replies: 223
Views: 3606

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23

I am.being lazy so not gonna YouTube search "G. Allen dirty plays" I know ppl reference I believe an undercut with Caruso but for those so disgusted with him can y'all drop situations/circumstances ... Obviously, this is my take on what I see when watching. It's not the specific dirty pla...
by O_Gardino
Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23
Replies: 223
Views: 3606

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23

Very good game for GrayA. I would love to see us trade him for a PG. TJ McConnell, D'Anthony Melton, and Pat Connaughton make about the same $. A guy can dream, right? I would have said yes to trading Allen for TJ right after the trade, but not anymore. Allen is way better than TJ. Also I would not...
by O_Gardino
Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23
Replies: 223
Views: 3606

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23

Very good game for GrayA. I would love to see us trade him for a PG. TJ McConnell, D'Anthony Melton, and Pat Connaughton make about the same $. A guy can dream, right? I would have said yes to trading Allen for TJ right after the trade, but not anymore. Allen is way better than TJ. Also I would not...
by O_Gardino
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23
Replies: 223
Views: 3606

Re: Game Day (Preseason): Suns (0-0) @ Pistons (0-0), Sun 10/8/23

A lot of this has already been said, but here is my take. Keep in mind that training camp just opened, and that it is shorter than it was in the old days. The team hasn't had nearly as much time together as they used to before the first game of the preseason. Booker and Beal are READY. Glad to see O...
by O_Gardino
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: 2023 Suns General Offseason/PostSeason News Thread
Replies: 1997
Views: 58391

Re: 2023 Suns General Offseason/PostSeason News Thread

I think you are underestimating his impact. He's head and shoulders the best shooter on the roster besides the obvious guys. I'd be surprised if he's under 20mpg after a full season with this team. Who are the obvious guys? Book, Beal, KD, and EG? I hope his half season not missing anything holds u...
by O_Gardino
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Suns/NBA
Topic: All Things Ayton
Replies: 5053
Views: 177253

Re: All Things Ayton

Has there been a more divisive player in Suns history than Ayton? We used to have the same kind of discussions about Leandro Barbosa. There were 2 or 3 people who thought he should be an allstar. I remember the Penny Hardaway discussions around here and they were pretty ugly at times. God, yeah. Th...