Game Day: Suns (22-11) @ Lakers (24-11), Tues 3/2/21

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specialsauce wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:02 pm
Shabazz wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:20 pm
The irony is that Saucy hates players with tunnel vision, but once a player gets in his doghouse he can’t see him any differently.
That’s just not true. I have come around to love Dario and even Frank.

When players change, my view changes.

Alex Len, Nutless Bender, Kelly, Mike James, Josh Jackson. None of these players ever grew to play the game the right way. They all have the same weaknesses they’ve always had.

I just don’t blindly love all Phoenix Suns that don’t get arrested or throw a towel in a coach’s face like some of you.
Just giving you a hard time.

(to be read in a sultry Robert Sarver voice)

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Shabazz wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:10 pm
specialsauce wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:02 pm
Shabazz wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:20 pm
The irony is that Saucy hates players with tunnel vision, but once a player gets in his doghouse he can’t see him any differently.
That’s just not true. I have come around to love Dario and even Frank.

When players change, my view changes.

Alex Len, Nutless Bender, Kelly, Mike James, Josh Jackson. None of these players ever grew to play the game the right way. They all have the same weaknesses they’ve always had.

I just don’t blindly love all Phoenix Suns that don’t get arrested or throw a towel in a coach’s face like some of you.
Just giving you a hard time.

(to be read in a sultry Robert Sarver voice)
You filthy animal

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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:53 pm
2nd best record in the L, bitches!
And Vegas is still offering 40-1 on us winning the championship.

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Cap wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:28 pm
Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:53 pm
2nd best record in the L, bitches!
And Vegas is still offering 40-1 on us winning the championship.
Take that to the moon!

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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:59 pm
specialsauce wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:57 pm
Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:48 pm
specialsauce wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:48 am
Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:05 am


He was a big part of why we won, buddy.
Jake Voskhul hit a game winner once, should we retire his number?

Nader sucks. A good quarter doesn’t erase all the bad he does on the court. He was horrible in the first half, and he just is not a rotation player. Not sure why Monty is playing him when others aren’t hurt. I would much prefer Galloway
This is just your irrational hate for certain players talking.
I would say just as much it’s your irrational boner for every suns player ever
No, Saucy. It's you. Read everybody else's comments.
https://arizonasports.com/story/2564315 ... at-lakers/
“I thought ‘Dooly’ was huge for us,” Williams said of Nader, going on to say he saw “a ton of multiple efforts” defensively that the Suns pride themselves on in being a great defensive team.
"Be Legendary."

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Wally_West wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:22 pm
Split T wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:00 pm
specialsauce wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:48 am
Split T wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:02 am
JeremyG wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:55 am


“I think about the only time I could get what I wanted would be 9/11” WTH??! What is that supposed to mean???
I think he said club...is there a club called 9-11
I heard 9/11 too. Wtf is he trying to say? God he is so weird.
Ya he definitely said 9/11...I have no idea what he meant by it
Lmao. Porsche 911. It’s often just called “9/11”

I’m absolutely positive that is what he is referring to. Base on the context, nothing else makes sense.
Thanks. It does sound like he says "a 9/11."
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Can't expect players to just suddenly turn on a facet of their game. This stuff requires both talent and hard work. I am with most on the board in that I think Nader brings grittiness and solid defense without really taking away a great deal on the offensive end. I have noticed that he's played more over the last couple of games, but I can see it for match up reasons. I noticed all three blocks yesterday, but the TNT announcers seemed to have been on a slight delay and didn't really mention any of them. His length clearly is useful on the less glamorous end of the floor and he did a solid job holding down the fort for the starters. I think at least two if not all three of his blocks are on Schroeder shots.

I'm happy that we got an additional rotational player out of the OKC deal. Hope he can add more to his game over the course of his tenure here to force our hand into giving him a contract. Maybe some more game tapes during the all star break, and some targeted training in the off season will do wonders for him.

Personally I'm definitely not all rainbows and unicorns when it comes to the team, but I try to let the hopeful side of me take over when looking at young players.

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jonh wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:38 pm
SunsRIt wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:35 pm
ShelC wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:14 pm
I thought the word had to be cocksucker?
Book's been watching Deadwood too much lately.
I guess nobody got the reference. Sorry.

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SunsRIt wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:25 pm
jonh wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:38 pm
SunsRIt wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:35 pm
ShelC wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:14 pm
I thought the word had to be cocksucker?
Book's been watching Deadwood too much lately.
I guess nobody got the reference. Sorry.
I’ve never seen it. Have heard that word was used liberally in it and there have been some question as to whether that was a common word at that time in history.
"Be Legendary."

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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:58 pm
SunsRIt wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:25 pm
jonh wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:38 pm
SunsRIt wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:35 pm
ShelC wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:14 pm
I thought the word had to be cocksucker?
Book's been watching Deadwood too much lately.
I guess nobody got the reference. Sorry.
I’ve never seen it. Have heard that word was used liberally in it and there have been some question as to whether that was a common word at that time in history.
Actually, it’s this. Sorry about all the language.

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Superbone wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:05 am
specialsauce wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:00 am
ShelC wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:35 am
Split T wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:55 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:50 pm


I don't get the Nader hate. I said it a few weeks back and nothing's changed. He's a bench player and his peak is probably the 7th man on a good team. He's basically been the 8th-9th man on the Suns when everyone is healthy. If anything, he's outplayed that role.
Ya he’s fine...kind of a jack of all trades. He can shoot a little, drive a little, and defend a little. He gets caught occasionally trying to do too much, but he’s not a zero on offense. You have to respect his shot and if you run him off the line, he can get into the paint. He’s not a great finisher, but he’s ok. Had 3 blocks and a steal tonight. He’s just like a C+ at everything. Would be nice if he had one skill to count on.
Can be frustrating on offense but he's a player. I like his game, just don't love him in extended minutes. Thought it was interesting Monty went with him but I guess with the Lakers using their swings he made sense. Got time over Moore (and Frank and Gallo) in the 2nd half when Book was ejected and hit some big shots. He's also a chippy defender, looks like he gets under guys' skin.
He shouldn’t sniff the court unless we are down 2 swings
He was a big part of why we won, buddy.
Exactly - maybe we should trade him for Dudley.

He is big, has long arms and can be a capable 3 point threat. My only issue is that he often gets himself in trouble by being overly aggressive. Our entire group is very aggressive, even Ayton. I prefer my players to play hard, win or lose. That had been a lost art in Phoenix Suns basketball until the arrival of Monty.
I wanted Monty as our coach since D'Antoni left town. Nice choice James Jones.

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The thing (to me) is that Nader brings defense and movement - Gallo doesn't. Gallo can hit threes, and I have seen him hit a couple of midrange shots this season, but he doesn't move much on offense. That's fine when Paul or Booker are handling and driving and creating opportunities. But when those guys are out, Nader will drive and keep a motion offense moving (or at least attempting to :P ).
Edited to say, his defense on THT in the first half left a LOT to be desired.

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Shabazz wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:20 pm
The irony is that Saucy hates players with tunnel vision, but once a player gets in his doghouse he can’t see him any differently.
indeed

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Wally_West wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:02 pm
SunsRIt wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:58 pm
Wally_West wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:38 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:37 pm
I don't want to hear any Saric slander around here ever again. He's owning the last 6 minutes of this game.
Praise the Antichrist
Can we stop with this please.
Don’t mean to offend, just a popular nickname for Saric on Twitter and Reddit. I’ll tone it down going forward.
No need. He is the antichrist. Look at the Hell he wrought on the lakers!

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Indy wrote:
Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:50 am
Wally_West wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:02 pm
SunsRIt wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:58 pm
Wally_West wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:38 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:37 pm
I don't want to hear any Saric slander around here ever again. He's owning the last 6 minutes of this game.
Praise the Antichrist
Can we stop with this please.
Don’t mean to offend, just a popular nickname for Saric on Twitter and Reddit. I’ll tone it down going forward.
No need. He is the antichrist. Look at the Hell he wrought on the lakers!
:twisted:

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I didn’t have a problem with Sarver and his shirtless post. He’s the owner and his team is in second place. He’s enjoying the ride like everyone else. I say give the guy a break.

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Nodack wrote:
Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:37 pm
I didn’t have a problem with Sarver and his shirtless post. He’s the owner and his team is in second place. He’s enjoying the ride like everyone else. I say give the guy a break.
At least it looked like the players were having fun with it

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Indy wrote:
Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:50 am
Shabazz wrote:
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:20 pm
The irony is that Saucy hates players with tunnel vision, but once a player gets in his doghouse he can’t see him any differently.
indeed
Hush

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I don’t see how people are mad with Sarver for the pics, it’s not like he posted them, it was Crowder. lol

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