Suns News: Week 10 12/18-12/24

[In2ition]

Not sure how I feel about this:

http://arizonasports.com/story/1359516/ ... decisions/

No big deal, would hope he has a say. The team should be built around him at this point.

[O_Gardino]

Not sure how I feel about this:

http://arizonasports.com/story/1359516/ ... decisions/

I would involve Devin in those decisions, too. He's a natural networker and loves responsibility. He might be a great GM when he retires.

The most worrisome (but not new) part of the article is this quote:

it comes down to what Robert and I decide

I don't mind Booker being involved, but I hate that Sarver is still a key decision maker.

[Mori Chu]

I remember seeing some discussion on here about Los Suns jerseys and I thought it was just for the usual Latin night thing , didn't realise it was one of the jersey options for the rest of the season

They should label them "Loss Suns" this year!

[Ring_Wanted]

I don't mind Booker being involved, but I hate that Sarver is still a key decision maker.

This is always going to be the case until he sells.

[Hermen]

Fun fact: the Suns are 8-1 when Len plays at least 25 minutes.

[jonh]

Fun fact: the Suns are 8-1 when Len plays at least 25 minutes.

Its hard watching him do so well this year, because he is finally tapping the potential we could see when he was drafted, and there is a good chance he is gone next season.

[Superbone]

This is a great Booker interview:

[youtube][/youtube]

[bajanguy008]

This is a great Booker interview:

[youtube][/youtube]

Just came to post this, can't say I'm surprised you beat me to it lol

[n4th4n]

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344

[carey]

I really dislike Broussard. I'm not sure if I can bring myself to watch it.

[carey]

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344

I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!

[Cap]

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344

I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!

When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.

[carey]

This is interesting. They have a model that predicts games based on scheduling & travel then alerts you when a team is at a significant disadvantage. They are 86% accurate so far this season.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2191 ... se-january

Jan. 3: Phoenix at Denver | MahScore: 9

This game registers as a red alert for the Suns, who will face plenty of not-very-fun obstacles here. First, this marks their third game in four days and the second of a back-to-back set. And, even worse, it's the second of a back-to-back set that requires travel to elevation-drunk Denver, which veteran coaches will tell you is the most brutal schedule/fatigue scenario in the NBA. So after hosting the Hawks on Jan. 2, the Suns will leave Phoenix that same night and head for Denver and get in late, such is the distance from Denver International Airport and the city's downtown. Oh, and the Nuggets will enter this game with an absurd three-day rest advantage. Three days!

**This is what they had to say about our December loss to the Raptors in which Booker inured himself.**

Suns lose to the Raptors in Toronto, 126-113, on Dec. 5

MahScore: 8.5

How's this for a brutal stretch? The Suns were tasked with heading north of the border to cap off an 11-day, season-long six-game trip, the second of a back-to-back set after playing in Philadelphia the night before, and their third game in four days. After beating the 76ers in Philadelphia on Monday, the Suns headed out that same night and didn't arrive at their downtown Toronto hotel until 1 a.m. local time, according to the Arizona Republic. Meanwhile, the Raptors entered the game with a massive three-day rest advantage. As expected, the Suns were down big early, trailing by 13 in the first quarter and by 19 entering the fourth. Suns star Devin Booker, who scored a season-high 46 points in the win at Philadelphia, missed his first seven shots against the Raptors, finishing 4 of 15 from the field. More important, Booker, in his 78th minute of floor time over a 26-hour period, had to be carried off the court after suffering a noncontact groin injury late in the fourth quarter.

It marked the third time since Nov. 10 that the Suns have played a three-games-in-four-days stretch.

"We haven't handled it well up to this point," coach Jay Triano said, according to the Republic. "It's a big test for us, getting in late, them having rest, us having three games in four nights. How are you going to respond? How are you going to get out there physically and mentally and fight through it?"

[O_Gardino]

Found this while looking for Chriss highlights from last night. Too bad Chriss isn't getting any attention for his improved play. But here's DJJ looking very good in the G-league.

[youtube][/youtube]

[TOO]

Found this while looking for Chriss highlights from last night. Too bad Chriss isn't getting any attention for his improved play. But here's DJJ looking very good in the G-league.

[youtube][/youtube]

He's had maybe 5 good games all year, he doesn't deserve any attention for playing average Markieff level basketball his last 2 games.

[Superbone]

I really dislike Broussard. I'm not sure if I can bring myself to watch it.

You've gotta watch it. It really is a great interview. Broussard asks good questions here.

[Superbone]

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344

I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!

When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.

From the phx-suns.net rule book:

Article 5, paragraph 8:

i. The tie goes to Carey.

[Cap]

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344

I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!

When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.

From the phx-suns.net rule book:

Article 5, paragraph 8:

i. The tie goes to Carey.

Actually, I think the call is reviewable.

Post 103071: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103071#p103071
Post 103072: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103072#p103072

Carey wins!

No shame in it, n4th4n. You lost to the best.

[Superbone]

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/947122458158649344

I just posted this in last night's game thread. We both posted it at 10:27. Weird!

When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is that Carey posted it first.

From the phx-suns.net rule book:

Article 5, paragraph 8:

i. The tie goes to Carey.

Actually, I think the call is reviewable.

Post 103071: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103071#p103071
Post 103072: http://www.phx-suns.net/viewtopic.php?p=103072#p103072

Carey wins!

No shame in it, n4th4n. You lost to the best.

Photo finish!

[carey]

Y'all are silly. :p