Yep, he's been a difference maker through the win streak. He's a serviceable PG until we can get the real guy in there. I'd be willing to keep him in a backup role for either guard position.
Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
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Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Bender has a nice surprise going where he gets aggressive and drives to the hoop once every 10 games or so for a bucket. Nobody ever expects it.
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Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
May be in another 10 games we will get to see another drive to the hoop. He would go to the Spurs and his 3pt shooting would go up and he would drive to the hoop once every five games.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Not to beat a dead horse, but we lost this game when we put in Jamal Crawford.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
I knew that that comeback at the end was needed psychologically, and would give us a chance to win today.
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Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
I was in shock when I saw it. Then of course he misses the FT. Lately I've been wondering if he'd sign back for the vet min (same with Daniels; teammates seem to absolutely love him).
I'd hate to see him on the Warriors, Spurs or such, get properly developed and become a real contributor as a stretch forward with smarts and versatility. Not many guys his size can move the feet like he does defending the perimeter. He's probably gone though.
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Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Agreed--I really hope we sign Bender to a cheap, long-term contract (especially if we bring Koko back next year, which I am also on board with). Consistency breeds confidence, and the team has been anything but consistent during his time here. I'm not saying he is going to be great, but I do think he can be a valuable contributor as time goes on.Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 amI was in shock when I saw it. Then of course he misses the FT. Lately I've been wondering if he'd sign back for the vet min (same with Daniels; teammates seem to absolutely love him).
I'd hate to see him on the Warriors, Spurs or such, get properly developed and become a real contributor as a stretch forward with smarts and versatility. Not many guys his size can move the feet like he does defending the perimeter. He's probably gone though.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Just by reading his body language, Bender looks like a guy who doesn't want to be there and is trying not to show it. I don't think he comes back to the Suns under any circumstances, and I would be surprised to see him in the NBA at all. My guess is that he doesn't enjoy the competition at this level just wants to go home.jonh wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:52 amAgreed--I really hope we sign Bender to a cheap, long-term contract (especially if we bring Koko back next year, which I am also on board with). Consistency breeds confidence, and the team has been anything but consistent during his time here. I'm not saying he is going to be great, but I do think he can be a valuable contributor as time goes on.Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 amI was in shock when I saw it. Then of course he misses the FT. Lately I've been wondering if he'd sign back for the vet min (same with Daniels; teammates seem to absolutely love him).
I'd hate to see him on the Warriors, Spurs or such, get properly developed and become a real contributor as a stretch forward with smarts and versatility. Not many guys his size can move the feet like he does defending the perimeter. He's probably gone though.
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Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
You forgot, "...and be a bus driver."O_Gardino wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:41 pmJust by reading his body language, Bender looks like a guy who doesn't want to be there and is trying not to show it. I don't think he comes back to the Suns under any circumstances, and I would be surprised to see him in the NBA at all. My guess is that he doesn't enjoy the competition at this level just wants to go home.jonh wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:52 amAgreed--I really hope we sign Bender to a cheap, long-term contract (especially if we bring Koko back next year, which I am also on board with). Consistency breeds confidence, and the team has been anything but consistent during his time here. I'm not saying he is going to be great, but I do think he can be a valuable contributor as time goes on.Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 amI was in shock when I saw it. Then of course he misses the FT. Lately I've been wondering if he'd sign back for the vet min (same with Daniels; teammates seem to absolutely love him).
I'd hate to see him on the Warriors, Spurs or such, get properly developed and become a real contributor as a stretch forward with smarts and versatility. Not many guys his size can move the feet like he does defending the perimeter. He's probably gone though.
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Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
I'll never sell my real estate on Bender Island. One day he'll be good, some day, somewhere. Not here.
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In the afterlife, everybody gets to be good.Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 amI'll never sell my real estate on Bender Island. One day he'll be good, some day, somewhere. Not here.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Good luck getting some buyers!Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 amI'll never sell my real estate on Bender Island. One day he'll be good, some day, somewhere. Not here.
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Is it good for it's value if the island is moved to Spain?Superbone wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:42 pmGood luck getting some buyers!Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 amI'll never sell my real estate on Bender Island. One day he'll be good, some day, somewhere. Not here.
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