Suns News: Week 20 (2/28 to 3/6)

[Indy]

Last Week's Games

Game 59: Thu, Feb 24, 2022 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 WIN!
Game 60: Fri, Feb 25, 2022 vs New Orleans Pelicans 102-117 LOSS!
Game 61: Sun, Feb 27, 2022 vs Utah Jazz 114-118 LOSS!

This Week's Games
Game 62: Wed, Mar 2, 2022 10:00 PM ET vs Portland Trail Blazers
Game 63: Fri, Mar 4, 2022 10:00 PM ET vs New York Knicks
Game 64: Sun, Mar 6, 2022 3:30PM ET @ Milwaukee Bucks

Suns Stories
Center of the Sun: Suns must wait a while for their 50th win




Suns drop second straight without injured Chris Paul, fall to Jazz

Suns coach Monty Williams said it's on him.

So did Jae Crowder.

Devin Booker and Cam Johnson also felt responsibility for what happened, too.

Instead of passing the blame game, all four took some ownership of the biggest play in Sunday's 118-114 loss to Utah.

[ShelC]

[Mori Chu]

Is it a hot take to say that I think Cam Johnson is probably better than Mikal Bridges? Mikal is obviously an absolute monster on defense, but he can't really create anything on offense and his shooting is very spotty. Cam is a nasty shooter and has improved a lot at dribbling and attacking the basket. And Cam is no slouch defensively, either. Obviously it isn't a competition, and I want to keep both guys here forever and ever. But I just find that in the discussion about who constitutes the "core" of this Suns team, Cam doesn't get mentioned very much, while Mikal is always included. But I think Cam is just as valuable of an asset and possibly more.

[ShelC]

It's almost blasphemous to suggest Cam might be better than Mikal lol but it should be a convo. Mikal is just the darling of the Suns, but I've always liked Cam just a bit more. Generally tho, we're splitting hairs in terms of who's better or more valuable. I think both are key/core guys and perfect complements to Book.

The one question I always ask myself is whether or not Cam can be an effective starting PF in the longterm for us. He's a solid defender but his rebounding numbers are a little light and he'll never be a shotblocking threat. Can we get by with that so long as DA (or someone comparable defensively and size-wise) is covering the 5spot?

[Split T]

Bridges is the better defender, but Cam is no slouch. I think Cam is closer to Bridges as a defender than Bridges is to Cam as a shooter(3s specifically). I do think Bridges is a better shot creator. He has an in between game that Cam doesn’t. If Cam can’t get all the way to the rim his drives aren’t very fruitful. I don’t mind Cam trying it, but he may be better off attacking close outs with side step and step back 3s than driving at the rim. Unless it’s wide open, then of course go.

[Superbone]

I don't think it should be a convo at all. They're called The Twins for a reason. They complement each other. They are stronger together than they are apart. They both have strengths and weaknesses that work well together.

[Split T]

It definitely doesn’t need to be an either-or situation. I’m very happy we have both!

[bajanguy008]

Man I legit asked last week Why the Lemonade stand only up for an hour ?
Yikes
Some fans gonna be disappointed

[bajanguy008]

Booohooo
Who cares about The Twin

[ShelC]

A ton of videos going around but here are a few. Really cool seeing a bunch of other Suns show up like Frank, Ish, and especially CP. I can tell you from first hand experience, it's hard enough getting a player to show up to a scheduled appearance, much less teammates who don't have to be there. Says a whole lot about these guys.

[bajanguy008]

Wait a minute
Y'day was on ABC and all 3 games this week are nationally televised also

[Superbone]

That was awesome, Shel. Thanks for sharing.

[Split T]

Really cool stuff, wish I was in AZ and could’ve gone

[Superbone]

Man I legit asked last week Why the Lemonade stand only up for an hour ?
Yikes
Some fans gonna be disappointed

Come on, man! You expect Cam to spend all day out with the people at the park selling lemonade?

The man needs his rest! Give him some slack!

[Split T]

[Split T]

[ShelC]

[Split T]

[Nodack]

Cam and Mikail are interchangeable for me. Like was said, they are called twins for a reason.

[bajanguy008]

I'm sure the PR team thought we don't want Cam out here for much more than the hour which is fair
Gotta luv the dude for sticking it out for so long
Haven't seen this one posted yet