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Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:42 pm
by Superbone
Split T wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:53 pm
What are you expecting out of Tyler Johnson? That may be the problem. He’s not a star, but he’s been a pretty steadying influence. He might not be making a huge difference, but by no means does he suck.
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.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:43 pm
by Superbone
djy2j wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:11 pm
I don’t want to see Bender attempt another 3. He’s so terrible. I’d worry that he goes to the Spurs and Pop turns him into a legit player but I seriously doubt he’d make any roster next year at this rate. He sucks at basketball.
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.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 4:58 pm
by Nodack
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
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 5:24 pm
by Shabazz
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
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:15 pm
by JeremyG
I knew that that comeback at the end was needed psychologically, and would give us a chance to win today.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 am
by Ring_Wanted
Superbone wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:43 pm
djy2j wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:11 pm
I don’t want to see Bender attempt another 3. He’s so terrible. I’d worry that he goes to the Spurs and Pop turns him into a legit player but I seriously doubt he’d make any roster next year at this rate. He sucks at basketball.
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.
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.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:56 am
by Ring_Wanted
Shabazz wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 5:24 pm
Not to beat a dead horse, but we lost this game when we put in Jamal Crawford.
Absolutely. Those pull up bricks killed us. Also, the Blazers scored repeatedly on Ayton during that stretch.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:52 am
by jonh
Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 am
Superbone wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:43 pm
djy2j wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:11 pm
I don’t want to see Bender attempt another 3. He’s so terrible. I’d worry that he goes to the Spurs and Pop turns him into a legit player but I seriously doubt he’d make any roster next year at this rate. He sucks at basketball.
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.
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.
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.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:41 pm
by O_Gardino
jonh wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:52 am
Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 am
Superbone wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:43 pm
djy2j wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:11 pm
I don’t want to see Bender attempt another 3. He’s so terrible. I’d worry that he goes to the Spurs and Pop turns him into a legit player but I seriously doubt he’d make any roster next year at this rate. He sucks at basketball.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:58 pm
by Superbone
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:41 pm
jonh wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:52 am
Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 am
Superbone wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:43 pm
djy2j wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:11 pm
I don’t want to see Bender attempt another 3. He’s so terrible. I’d worry that he goes to the Spurs and Pop turns him into a legit player but I seriously doubt he’d make any roster next year at this rate. He sucks at basketball.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You forgot, "...and be a bus driver."
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 am
by Mori Chu
I'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
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:04 pm
by Cap
Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 am
I'll never sell my real estate on Bender Island. One day he'll be good, some day, somewhere. Not here.
In the afterlife, everybody gets to be good.
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:42 pm
by Superbone
Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 am
I'll never sell my real estate on Bender Island. One day he'll be good, some day, somewhere. Not here.
Good luck getting some buyers!
Re: Game Day: Suns (15-51) @ Blazers (39-26), Sat 3/9/19
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:55 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Superbone wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:42 pm
Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 am
I'll never sell my real estate on Bender Island. One day he'll be good, some day, somewhere. Not here.
Good luck getting some buyers!
Is it good for it's value if the island is moved to Spain?