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Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:42 pm
by Danimal
Drewsprocket wrote: ↑Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:55 pm
Danimal wrote: ↑Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:35 pm
Dear James Jones
Please do something, anything, like maybe your job
From Danimal
Im only watching the games on delay since this team isn’t fun to watch very often these days. Not just the losing but the games just feel like I’m watching the same crap on replay constantly. Not sure the pistons would want any of our bench guys after that
Seriously. Our higher salary players for the past 3 years have been non contributors. Honestly K Love is an upgrade from all the Ryan Andresons and TJs and the Tyson Chandlers.
I’m not sure if you’re agreeing or disagreeing with me
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:43 pm
by Shabazz
I'd be OK with throwing decent money at Christian Wood this offseason. Just a solid player who can play with or behind Ayton.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:53 pm
by djy2j
Shabazz wrote: ↑Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:43 pm
I'd be OK with throwing decent money at Christian Wood this offseason. Just a solid player who can play with or behind Ayton.
Noticed he’s been having a good season off the bench. He was literally the last guy to make the team. They even waived a guaranteed contract if I remember correctly
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:13 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Wood could’ve been had for basically free several times already. Either something is up with his attitude or a bunch of GMs are inept. Possibly both?
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:58 pm
by Wally_West
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:30 am
by Indy
I was at the game last year as it was on a weekend and made it so much easier (I am 2 hours away). There were at least 100 people there that stayed after to get pictures/autographs decked out in Suns gear.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:31 am
by In2ition
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:13 pm
Wood could’ve been had for basically free several times already. Either something is up with his attitude or a bunch of GMs are inept. Possibly both?
I keep wondering about this. I thought going after Wood was a no brainer when he was available a couple times for little to nothing. How is he available when he's actually productive? How do multiple teams just find him expendable, when he has range, is productive on the boards. He was a former Suns summer league player. His Per 36 is 21 ppg, 11 rbs, almost 2 blocks per and he's shooting nearly 38% from 3 w/ a PER of 22.5.
How many GMs let Brandon Clarke fall to 21 in the past draft, when even myself & many many others wanted him at even at 6? Are GMs just stuck in their initial impression of players? Is that the same reason that Booker wasn't thought of as an All-Star by fans and coaches?
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:51 am
by Shabazz
In2ition wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:31 am
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:13 pm
Wood could’ve been had for basically free several times already. Either something is up with his attitude or a bunch of GMs are inept. Possibly both?
I keep wondering about this. I thought going after Wood was a no brainer when he was available a couple times for little to nothing. How is he available when he's actually productive? How do multiple teams just find him expendable, when he has range, is productive on the boards. He was a former Suns summer league player. His Per 36 is 21 ppg, 11 rbs, almost 2 blocks per and he's shooting nearly 38% from 3 w/ a PER of 22.5.
How many GMs let Brandon Clarke fall to 21 in the past draft, when even myself & many many others wanted him at even at 6? Are GMs just stuck in their initial impression of players? Is that the same reason that Booker wasn't thought of as an All-Star by fans and coaches?
He was only available to claim by waivers and I think a) the Pistons had a higher priority than us and b) we didn't have an open roster spot. That's not to say that we even would have put in a claim. I have no idea. He had also an option year this year which was picked up by the Pistons. So he wasn't actually available over the last few years.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:25 am
by In2ition
Shabazz wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:51 am
In2ition wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:31 am
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:13 pm
Wood could’ve been had for basically free several times already. Either something is up with his attitude or a bunch of GMs are inept. Possibly both?
I keep wondering about this. I thought going after Wood was a no brainer when he was available a couple times for little to nothing. How is he available when he's actually productive? How do multiple teams just find him expendable, when he has range, is productive on the boards. He was a former Suns summer league player. His Per 36 is 21 ppg, 11 rbs, almost 2 blocks per and he's shooting nearly 38% from 3 w/ a PER of 22.5.
How many GMs let Brandon Clarke fall to 21 in the past draft, when even myself & many many others wanted him at even at 6? Are GMs just stuck in their initial impression of players? Is that the same reason that Booker wasn't thought of as an All-Star by fans and coaches?
He was only available to claim by waivers and I think a) the Pistons had a higher priority than us and b) we didn't have an open roster spot. That's not to say that we even would have put in a claim. I have no idea. He had also an option year this year which was picked up by the Pistons. So he wasn't actually available over the last few years.
I'm pretty sure based on last year's standings that we would have had the higher priority on the waiver, but I could be wrong. Also, he was a FA last year I believe, no?
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:31 am
by Superbone
Well, once again, it feels like we'll never win a game again. That Mavs game sure feels like an anomaly.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:34 am
by Indy
Superbone wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:31 am
Well, once again, it feels like we'll never win a game again. That Mavs game sure feels like an anomaly.
It was for the Mavs, too.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:04 pm
by LazarusLong
If the Suns do nothing at the trade deadline, it looks like a 25-win season.
Rubio looks spent, and will only get marginally better if he rests a week or two.
That means Booker runs the point, limiting his effectiveness.
Reasonably healthy, how long would it take Cam and Baynes to get in sync ...?
Same question with Saric...
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:05 pm
by Split T
You think we only win 5 more games?
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:08 pm
by LazarusLong
Playing as they did last night, yes. No bench, and Rubio's shot has no lift. And little enthusiasm for team defense.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:18 pm
by Mori Chu
I think the physical wear-and-tear of playing all summer in the World Championships, plus the stress of having his first child, have left Rubio spent. He's probably tired and worn out. I bet if he had a few weeks of rest he'd be right as rain, but that isn't going to happen.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:20 pm
by ShelC
I'm hoping this entire team gets a boost over all-star break.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:14 pm
by Nodack
With the team constantly being short of bodies it has forced those healthy enough to play out of position a lot and has increased wear and tear on them as well. The whole team I think is wore down and on fumes. A break would help them all. We lost 2/3 centers and the power forwards played center. Now we have no power forwards along with several others. I know teams have injuries but, the Suns have really been hit hard this year. That has certainly cost them games.
Any news on Baynes?
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:33 pm
by Indy
Nodack wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:14 pm
With the team constantly being short of bodies it has forced those healthy enough to play out of position a lot and has increased wear and tear on them as well. The whole team I think is wore down and on fumes. A break would help them all. We lost 2/3 centers and the power forwards played center. Now we have no power forwards along with several others. I know teams have injuries but, the Suns have really been hit hard this year. That has certainly cost them games.
Any news on Baynes?
last news I read said he was week to week (or at least said he would be evaluated again next week). That was middle of last week, so I would have thought we'd hear by now.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:04 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
I’d bet he’d have played if the games mattered recently. They probably didn’t want to risk any further injury in case a trade opportunity they liked came a long.
Re: Game Day: Suns (20-30) @ Pistons (18-34), Wed 2/5/20
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:09 pm
by Shabazz
Ty Jerome was warming up a few games ago and all of a sudden missed a week and a half. What’s going on with this team?