2015bajanguy008 wrote:Didn't he play a Summer League with us or was it last year he was on one of the teams in Vegas ?
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Great minds think alike, carey.
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Yea kool, that's who I rememberedShabazz wrote:Good pickup (for Summer League). He was on our 2015 squad and fills our PG hole. He's also fiery like the rest of our crew.carey wrote: Mike James to our Summer League team?
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Awesome. I'm with those who hope he will get a lot of touches.carey wrote: Looks like Bender will be there along with Chriss, DJJ, JJ and Reed. That's going to be fun.
My coaching for Bender and Jackson this summer league:
When you get a rebound, look to bring the ball up the floor and create a play yourself. Only make an outlet pass if you have defenders pressuring you.
I think Jackson can do it. I'm not sure if Bender has the confidence.
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We will all regret it if you don't. We really liked your posts from summer league last season!Indy wrote:You will regret it if you don't go...Superbone wrote:You're not helping.Indy wrote:DO IT!Superbone wrote:I am jonesing hard to go. I might just have to.carey wrote: Looks like Bender will be there along with Chriss, DJJ, JJ and Reed. That's going to be fun.
Or you are depending on one's perspective.
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I think he's a good pickup for a team that doesn't already have a bunch of young guards.carey wrote: Mike James to our Summer League team?
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I agree, good pick up. He will help this group a ton I think.O_Gardino wrote:I think he's a good pickup for a team that doesn't already have a bunch of young guards.carey wrote: Mike James to our Summer League team?
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exactly.O_Gardino wrote:We will all regret it if you don't. We really liked your posts from summer league last season!Indy wrote:You will regret it if you don't go...Superbone wrote:You're not helping.Indy wrote:DO IT!Superbone wrote: I am jonesing hard to go. I might just have to.
Or you are depending on one's perspective.
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Interesting. The Love-esque outlet passes from Bender are one of my favorite parts of his game. I like that even as a 7-footer he always has his head up and will get that ball ahead as fast as he can.O_Gardino wrote:My coaching for Bender and Jackson this summer league:
When you get a rebound, look to bring the ball up the floor and create a play yourself. Only make an outlet pass if you have defenders pressuring you.
I think Jackson can do it. I'm not sure if Bender has the confidence.
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Agreed, and I wouldn't give him that coaching in the regular season. But in the summer league, I would want him to play with a more attacking mentality. Sure, if he has a golden chance for an outlet to someone on the fast break, take it. But if he is just going to hand the ball over to a guard to walk it up, I would rather he bring it up and create the play.carey wrote:Interesting. The Love-esque outlet passes from Bender are one of my favorite parts of his game. I like that even as a 7-footer he always has his head up and will get that ball ahead as fast as he can.O_Gardino wrote:My coaching for Bender and Jackson this summer league:
When you get a rebound, look to bring the ball up the floor and create a play yourself. Only make an outlet pass if you have defenders pressuring you.
I think Jackson can do it. I'm not sure if Bender has the confidence.
The league needs heroes, villains... and clowns. -- Aztec Sunsfan
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They signed Mike James to a two-way contract. Our first, I think.
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Ah so it isn't just a camp invite. Interesting. Thanks I got caught up in the Phil and CPMe news.JCSunsfan wrote:They signed Mike James to a two-way contract. Our first, I think.
Go Suns!
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Cool! Didn't think anybody remembered.O_Gardino wrote:We will all regret it if you don't. We really liked your posts from summer league last season!Indy wrote:You will regret it if you don't go...Superbone wrote:You're not helping.Indy wrote:DO IT!Superbone wrote: I am jonesing hard to go. I might just have to.
Or you are depending on one's perspective.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
Re: Suns Summer League
Yes, I'd like to see him be aggressive with the ball in the half court too. Back down those smaller defenders and shoot over or around them. During the regular season, he rarely made a move with the ball. He just took open shots or passed the ball.O_Gardino wrote:Agreed, and I wouldn't give him that coaching in the regular season. But in the summer league, I would want him to play with a more attacking mentality. Sure, if he has a golden chance for an outlet to someone on the fast break, take it. But if he is just going to hand the ball over to a guard to walk it up, I would rather he bring it up and create the play.carey wrote:Interesting. The Love-esque outlet passes from Bender are one of my favorite parts of his game. I like that even as a 7-footer he always has his head up and will get that ball ahead as fast as he can.O_Gardino wrote:My coaching for Bender and Jackson this summer league:
When you get a rebound, look to bring the ball up the floor and create a play yourself. Only make an outlet pass if you have defenders pressuring you.
I think Jackson can do it. I'm not sure if Bender has the confidence.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
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So, as of now all of our roster spots are full, assuming we cut Milsap. Should be interesting to see what happens next with Knight / Len / Williams / Barbosa.JCSunsfan wrote:They signed Mike James to a two-way contract. Our first, I think.
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Let's Go !!carey wrote:Point-Dragan activated bitches!
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Actually I remember a number of times when he had a smaller defender and went to the block and called for the ball. He would only do it when he had a clear mismatch, though.Superbone wrote:Yes, I'd like to see him be aggressive with the ball in the half court too. Back down those smaller defenders and shoot over or around them. During the regular season, he rarely made a move with the ball. He just took open shots or passed the ball.O_Gardino wrote:Agreed, and I wouldn't give him that coaching in the regular season. But in the summer league, I would want him to play with a more attacking mentality. Sure, if he has a golden chance for an outlet to someone on the fast break, take it. But if he is just going to hand the ball over to a guard to walk it up, I would rather he bring it up and create the play.carey wrote:Interesting. The Love-esque outlet passes from Bender are one of my favorite parts of his game. I like that even as a 7-footer he always has his head up and will get that ball ahead as fast as he can.O_Gardino wrote:My coaching for Bender and Jackson this summer league:
When you get a rebound, look to bring the ball up the floor and create a play yourself. Only make an outlet pass if you have defenders pressuring you.
I think Jackson can do it. I'm not sure if Bender has the confidence.
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I just listened to the beginning of Watson's interview on AZSports this morning. Chriss texted Watson this morning: "Let's win Summer League."
Coach Watson said for Chriss it isn't about him scoring a bunch of points in SL but he'd like to see him pull down 10-15 rebounds a game.
Coach Watson said for Chriss it isn't about him scoring a bunch of points in SL but he'd like to see him pull down 10-15 rebounds a game.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
"Be Legendary."
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Well, that's two things he has said right for summer league.Superbone wrote:I just listened to the beginning of Watson's interview on AZSports this morning. Chriss texted Watson this morning: "Let's win Summer League."
Coach Watson said for Chriss it isn't about him scoring a bunch of points in SL but he'd like to see him pull down 10-15 rebounds a game.
The league needs heroes, villains... and clowns. -- Aztec Sunsfan