Suns News: Week 19 3/2-3/8

[ShelC]

It's gonna be awesome watching Granger have a resurgence next year and look like the missing piece at SF only to have him walk away and take a better contract with another team in 2016.

And regarding Markieff, what are those numbers like when he's playing with/without Len?

[LazarusLong]

Grainger might be a vet presence that we could use right now.

The only vet presence they have now is Ralston-Purina, as in dogfood and veterinary medicine ...

[Mori Chu]

I would enjoy seeing them work with Granger and give him a few minutes next year. No more Marcus Thornton, please.

[Shabazz]

Someone needs to explain the Earl Barron thing to me. I'm not seeing it and never have.

There isn't a young 7-foot D-Leaguer to take a flyer on?

[INFORMER]

I think they like his professionalism and working with him. There is also the element of familiarity. But yeah, I was thinking there should be a few young big man that it would have more beneficial on which to take a flyer.

[Indy]

And I think they think they have enough young guys that have to be taught the game in addition to our plays/sets. I think it is easier to bring in Earl.

[Shabazz]

He sucks and he's old. He's not the answer whether we're trying to make a playoff push or develop the team for the future.

[Indy]

I agree. But that doesn't mean he isn't the easy answer.

[Shabazz]

What was the question again?

[Indy]

"Who can we add at the 5?"

[jkalldaway]

Too bad we missed on Whiteside.

[Mori Chu]

RE Earl Barron: INF hit the nail on the head when he used the word "professionalism." The Suns are lacking a bit in maturity and poise, and Barron is a loyal soldier who does what he's told, tries to work within the system, and is grateful for the opportunity. Also provides a tiny bit of an elder/veteran presence. More than a few guys on our roster could learn from him.

My one comment is, get Brandan Wright as many minutes as you can, and don't let Barron stand in the way of that.

[Indy]

BW got 30 minutes last game, so I think that is still the plan.