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Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:25 am
by jonh
AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:34 pm
jonh wrote: ↑Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:07 pm
Just throwing this out there—it feels like my Bill Simmons question of the da: considering the skill set/personality, What are the odds we think of Ayton as Dwight Howard 2.0 five years from now? 30%? 40%?
10%. That's a stupid comparison. Howard is widely disliked by his teammates and coaches. He doesn't listen and does his own thing.
I actually was thinking of the comparison because Howard is disliked by his teammates—despite his skills, he has been run out of town by several teams. Articles about him say that he often cares more about getting more touches and building his brand then the team winning, and his personality eventually on teammates. My question is whether the same thing could happen with Ayton trying to earn his second paycheck.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:29 am
by ShelC
There's always been a phoniness to DHow that's finally come to light. People gave him the benefit of the doubt in Orlando and LA but Houston, ATL and Charlotte all have the same story. I don't know that Ayton has that personality. I can take it if he's more playful and genuine like Embiid, or humble like Amar'e, so long as he backs it up.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:24 am
by O_Gardino
I think it really helped Howard to have bigger personalities in the locker room in Orlando and LA.
I'm not worried about our boy Ayton being a locker room killer. Today is the day those of us with reservations (probably) put them aside and start rooting for the guy.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:29 am
by jonh
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:24 am
I think it really helped Howard to have bigger personalities in the locker room in Orlando and LA.
I'm not worried about our boy Ayton being a locker room killer. Today is the day those of us with reservations (probably) put them aside and start rooting for the guy.
I actually started out pretty pro-Ayton, and I've become less excited as more content about him has come out.
I'll wait to see if he is the pick tonight, and make my peace with it then.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:40 am
by Superbone
jonh wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:29 am
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:24 am
I think it really helped Howard to have bigger personalities in the locker room in Orlando and LA.
I'm not worried about our boy Ayton being a locker room killer. Today is the day those of us with reservations (probably) put them aside and start rooting for the guy.
I actually started out pretty pro-Ayton, and I've become less excited as more content about him has come out.
I'll wait to see if he is the pick tonight, and make my peace with it then.
As Wolf likes to say on the Doug and Wolf show, "If you stare at the sun too long, you'll go blind." Meaning that if you over analyze these guys, you'll start seeing all their flaws and they'll all look less appealing.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:06 am
by Superbone
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:26 am
by carey
That's ridiculous. He's definitely no Dragan Bender!
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:31 am
by Nodack
Definitely not Dudley.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:34 am
by Superbone
Nodack wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:31 am
Definitely not Dudley.
I bet Dudley could touch the top on Bender's shoulders. However, I don't think Bender could lift Dudley.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:37 am
by bajanguy008
Superbone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:40 am
jonh wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:29 am
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:24 am
I think it really helped Howard to have bigger personalities in the locker room in Orlando and LA.
I'm not worried about our boy Ayton being a locker room killer. Today is the day those of us with reservations (probably) put them aside and start rooting for the guy.
I actually started out pretty pro-Ayton, and I've become less excited as more content about him has come out.
I'll wait to see if he is the pick tonight, and make my peace with it then.
As Wolf likes to say on the Doug and Wolf show, "If you stare at the sun too long, you'll go blind." Meaning that if you over analyze these guys, you'll start seeing all their flaws and they'll all look less appealing.
and to that statement
'Bone , I give u a big AMEN to that bro
I love all the content n debates y'all have here but I know myself so I try not to get too wrapped up in too many players before they actually in purple n orange. I just hope we are looking like we are trending in the right direction after the dust settles tonight. I know it is unlikely for everyone to be happy with the picks, but the media is waiting to roast us every chance they get and I just want us to finally stop be a laughing stock and start shutting folks up.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:49 am
by O_Gardino
bajanguy008 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:37 am
Superbone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:40 am
jonh wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:29 am
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:24 am
I think it really helped Howard to have bigger personalities in the locker room in Orlando and LA.
I'm not worried about our boy Ayton being a locker room killer. Today is the day those of us with reservations (probably) put them aside and start rooting for the guy.
I actually started out pretty pro-Ayton, and I've become less excited as more content about him has come out.
I'll wait to see if he is the pick tonight, and make my peace with it then.
As Wolf likes to say on the Doug and Wolf show, "If you stare at the sun too long, you'll go blind." Meaning that if you over analyze these guys, you'll start seeing all their flaws and they'll all look less appealing.
and to that statement
'Bone , I give u a big AMEN to that bro
I love all the content n debates y'all have here but I know myself so I try not to get too wrapped up in too many players before they actually in purple n orange. I just hope we are looking like we are trending in the right direction after the dust settles tonight. I know it is unlikely for everyone to be happy with the picks, but the media is waiting to roast us every chance they get and I just want us to finally stop be a laughing stock and start shutting folks up.
I hear ya, BG. I'm sick of Phoenix being a joke.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:44 am
by AmareIsGod
Someone was worried that Ayton had a strong upper body and skips leg day. His legs look pretty thick and strong in that video. If only he had shorter shorts and we could see how thick his thighs are. I bet they aren't skinny.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:47 am
by Cap
Does he ever get nearly that high in actual games?
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:48 am
by ShelC
If you want to see skinny legs, check out Tyson's.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:38 pm
by Indy
Shabazz wrote: ↑Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:42 pm
SDC wrote: ↑Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:42 pm
who here willing to trade josh jackson to sacramento or atlanta for 2 or 3?
In a heartbeat.
There isn't a question. A #2 or #3 pick in this draft is going to be better than Jackson.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:40 pm
by Indy
AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:44 am
Someone was worried that Ayton had a strong upper body and skips leg day. His legs look pretty thick and strong in that video. If only he had shorter shorts and we could see how thick his thighs are. I bet they aren't skinny.
I think you mixed up his comment. I think it was about Bamba.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:51 pm
by In2ition
ShelC wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:48 am
If you want to see skinny legs, check out Tyson's.
What?!? You mean he's not going to be competing for a Mr. Universe title or given a big role in GOT any time soon? Damn...
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:40 pm
by Superbone
Indy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:40 pm
AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:44 am
Someone was worried that Ayton had a strong upper body and skips leg day. His legs look pretty thick and strong in that video. If only he had shorter shorts and we could see how thick his thighs are. I bet they aren't skinny.
I think you mixed up his comment. I think it was about Bamba.
No, it was JC talking about Ayton.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:47 pm
by JCSunsfan
Superbone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:40 pm
Indy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:40 pm
AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:44 am
Someone was worried that Ayton had a strong upper body and skips leg day. His legs look pretty thick and strong in that video. If only he had shorter shorts and we could see how thick his thighs are. I bet they aren't skinny.
I think you mixed up his comment. I think it was about Bamba.
No, it was JC talking about Ayton.
I was talking about Bamba.
Re: With the FIRST pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select...
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:48 pm
by JCSunsfan