Game Day - Summer League Edition: Suns (2-1) @ Pistons (1-2), Wed 7/15/26

[INFORMER]

With Grayson and Royce gone, I think that Brooks is going to be the nominal SF, with Bridges attacking the paint as the PF.But who is taking the perimeter assignment on D between those two?

Brooks.

[INFORMER]

Bridges is here for the foreseeable future. He's Klutch, he's Michigan State, he's someone Ishbia's wanted for years. It's him, Booker, and Brooks for the next 3 years.

You're probably right but it doesn't mean that I have to like it.

I think the point was that letting Bridges walk isn't a realistic option, not that you have to like it.

[Aztec Sunsfan]

With Grayson and Royce gone, I think that Brooks is going to be the nominal SF, with Bridges attacking the paint as the PF.But who is taking the perimeter assignment on D between those two?

Brooks.

I should have added effectively, not just positional. As in, who’s going to stop the scoring wings of the league from feast on our perimeter D. Brooks plays hard, not fast.

[virtual9mm]

Bridges is here for the foreseeable future. He's Klutch, he's Michigan State, he's someone Ishbia's wanted for years. It's him, Booker, and Brooks for the next 3 years.

You're probably right but it doesn't mean that I have to like it.

I think the point was that letting Bridges walk isn't a realistic option, not that you have to like it.

Yeah, but it also doesn't mean that I can't mouth off about it, either.

If people get sick of it after a while, I can just bug out. TBH, if Maluach and others weren't looking so promising, I would probably be looking to check out and resume my fandom in another era.

As you noted, what just happened with the golf cart incident was pretty sick. If the reports are true, someone who would continue with this kind of behavior two strikes already should have no place in sports. If he didn't have so much money he'd probably be serving jail time.

[Superbone]

Bridges is here for the foreseeable future. He's Klutch, he's Michigan State, he's someone Ishbia's wanted for years. It's him, Booker, and Brooks for the next 3 years.

You're probably right but it doesn't mean that I have to like it.

I think the point was that letting Bridges walk isn't a realistic option, not that you have to like it.

Yeah, but it also doesn't mean that I can't mouth off about it, either.

If people get sick of it after a while, I can just bug out. TBH, if Maluach and others weren't looking so promising, I would probably be looking to check out and resume my fandom in another era.

As you noted, what just happened with the golf cart incident was pretty sick. If the reports are true, someone who would continue with this kind of behavior two strikes already should have no place in sports. If he didn't have so much money he'd probably be serving jail time.

You can't just believe everything you read especially these days, and especially in a he said/she said scenario between two warring spouses. Unless we have non-AI generated video proof, I'm not going to assume Bridges tried to run over his ex with a golf cart with his kids present.

[Split T]

It does seem both are resorting to doing whatever they can to make the other look bad.

I feel for the kids. Such an ugly situation

[Superbone]

It does seem both are resorting to doing whatever they can to make the other look bad.

I feel for the kids. Such an ugly situation

Same. The kids should be their focus.

[virtual9mm]

Bridges is here for the foreseeable future. He's Klutch, he's Michigan State, he's someone Ishbia's wanted for years. It's him, Booker, and Brooks for the next 3 years.

You're probably right but it doesn't mean that I have to like it.

I think the point was that letting Bridges walk isn't a realistic option, not that you have to like it.

Yeah, but it also doesn't mean that I can't mouth off about it, either.

If people get sick of it after a while, I can just bug out. TBH, if Maluach and others weren't looking so promising, I would probably be looking to check out and resume my fandom in another era.

As you noted, what just happened with the golf cart incident was pretty sick. If the reports are true, someone who would continue with this kind of behavior two strikes already should have no place in sports. If he didn't have so much money he'd probably be serving jail time.

You can't just believe everything you read especially these days, and especially in a he said/she said scenario between two warring spouses. Unless we have non-AI generated video proof, I'm not going to assume Bridges tried to run over his ex with a golf cart with his kids present.

I would normally agree but there is ample precedent in this case, unfortunately. The guy is extremely violent towards his ex wife.

[INFORMER]

Bridges will get the benefit of the doubt/lack of evidence because sports are that important to people.

And for the record, I don't personally believe the ex's allegation in this situation. I could be wrong though.

I was more bother by Bridges trying to use the water incident as reason to fear for his children's safety. Like what are you even talking about? You put her in the hospital, so by your logic, how are the kids safe with you?

[Superbone]

Bridges will get the benefit of the doubt/lack of evidence because sports are that important to people.

And for the record, I don't personally believe the ex's allegation in this situation. I could be wrong though.

I was more bother by Bridges trying to use the water incident as reason to fear for his children's safety. Like what are you even talking about? You put her in the hospital, so by your logic, how are the kids safe with you?

I agree about the silliness of the water thing but that could be (and probably is) his lawyer's call to press charges for it.

[virtual9mm]

Bridges will get the benefit of the doubt/lack of evidence because sports are that important to people.

And for the record, I don't personally believe the ex's allegation in this situation. I could be wrong though.

I was more bother by Bridges trying to use the water incident as reason to fear for his children's safety. Like what are you even talking about? You put her in the hospital, so by your logic, how are the kids safe with you?

Your logic, as usual, is impeccable. I think that both characters involved are highly suspect. Yet, one has a track record of committing physical violence on the other. It's not he said she said at this point. There is a pattern and what she said is entirely plausible, IMHO.

Agree with the water bottle thing, it is like WTF is this man thinking?

And why did the Suns decide to split the fanbase like this? Yes, sports is important but this is an unforced error.

I'm going to check out until preseason. Character is important to me and has become more important over time, especially after i felt let down by KJ. Every single other Sun is one I feel good about rooting for.

[O_Gardino]

With Grayson and Royce gone, I think that Brooks is going to be the nominal SF, with Bridges attacking the paint as the PF.But who is taking the perimeter assignment on D between those two?

Brooks.

I should have added effectively, not just positional. As in, who’s going to stop the scoring wings of the league from feast on our perimeter D. Brooks plays hard, not fast.

OK, but it wasn't going to be Grayson or Royce either. It'll be the same it was last season. Brooks or Goody will have the headline perimeter assignment, and our success will rely a lot on effective defensive schemes and teamwork.

[TOO]

With Grayson and Royce gone, I think that Brooks is going to be the nominal SF, with Bridges attacking the paint as the PF.But who is taking the perimeter assignment on D between those two?

Brooks.

I should have added effectively, not just positional. As in, who’s going to stop the scoring wings of the league from feast on our perimeter D. Brooks plays hard, not fast.

OK, but it wasn't going to be Grayson or Royce either. It'll be the same it was last season. Brooks or Goody will have the headline perimeter assignment, and our success will rely a lot on effective defensive schemes and teamwork.

Hoping ManMan can get some more minutes because he's awfully effective on the defensive end.

[Bucktastic365]

Bridges is here for the foreseeable future. He's Klutch, he's Michigan State, he's someone Ishbia's wanted for years. It's him, Booker, and Brooks for the next 3 years.

You're probably right but it doesn't mean that I have to like it.

I think the point was that letting Bridges walk isn't a realistic option, not that you have to like it.

Yeah, but it also doesn't mean that I can't mouth off about it, either.

If people get sick of it after a while, I can just bug out. TBH, if Maluach and others weren't looking so promising, I would probably be looking to check out and resume my fandom in another era.

As you noted, what just happened with the golf cart incident was pretty sick. If the reports are true, someone who would continue with this kind of behavior two strikes already should have no place in sports. If he didn't have so much money he'd probably be serving jail time.

Can I ask you why it matters that all our players have to be saints for you?
Basketball isn't the "real world", so why are you putting real-world moral ethics on "entertainment"??

Damn; either shit or get off the pot.
If he's evil, denounce the team and strike.

[Bucktastic365]

It's sanctimonious puffery imo.

[AmareIsGod]

Bridges is here for the foreseeable future. He's Klutch, he's Michigan State, he's someone Ishbia's wanted for years. It's him, Booker, and Brooks for the next 3 years.

You're probably right but it doesn't mean that I have to like it.

I think the point was that letting Bridges walk isn't a realistic option, not that you have to like it.

Yeah, but it also doesn't mean that I can't mouth off about it, either.

If people get sick of it after a while, I can just bug out. TBH, if Maluach and others weren't looking so promising, I would probably be looking to check out and resume my fandom in another era.

As you noted, what just happened with the golf cart incident was pretty sick. If the reports are true, someone who would continue with this kind of behavior two strikes already should have no place in sports. If he didn't have so much money he'd probably be serving jail time.

Can I ask you why it matters that all our players have to be saints for you?
Basketball isn't the "real world", so why are you putting real-world moral ethics on "entertainment"??

Damn; either shit or get off the pot.
If he's evil, denounce the team and strike.

Do you not agree then that there are levels to shittiness of a person? You don't think there's levels of "this guy smoked pot religiously" or "this guy got in a bar fight" vs "this guy beat the shit out of, gave a concussion to and choked out the mother of his children in front of the children and then had a separate incident where he threw pool balls through her windshield with kids present"? I think we can sometimes throw the moral compass out of the window and have strong opinions in other cases. It's called gray area for a reason.

[Mori Chu]

Can I ask you why it matters that all our players have to be saints for you?
Basketball isn't the "real world", so why are you putting real-world moral ethics on "entertainment"??

Damn; either shit or get off the pot.
If he's evil, denounce the team and strike.

It's sanctimonious puffery imo.

I can't speak for v9 or others. But for myself, I don't demand that players are "saints." I just don't want to use my time and money to support people who commit violent crimes and hurt others. Domestic violence, hitting women, that is one of the lowest most awful crimes a person can commit in my opinion. He really roughed his ex up, you know. A woman probably half his size, with their kid right there next to her, and he's throwing hands at her and putting her in the hospital.

You said it isn't the "real world" to you, but he put a real woman in the real hospital with his real fists. And he is still getting in hot water with her to this day. Fuck this guy. I'm not cheering for that or supporting that. I canceled my league pass; they can get their money somewhere else. That's about as much of a denouncement as you can really give an entertainment product. Maybe I'll be willing to give them any of my money again when they can find it in themselves to clear the team of unrepentant abusers.

[Superbone]

I hate to say it but if you're really going to put your money where your mouth is you should shut down this site.

[Mori Chu]

I hate to say it but if you're really going to put your money where your mouth is you should shut down this site.

I hear what you're saying. But the money I pay to host the site doesn't go to the Suns org. I also really like that we have this place for our little community to talk about the Suns and the NBA. You guys are good friends. I don't want to shut the site down and lose our place to talk. I have no plans to shut this site down anytime in the near future, and if I ever changed my mind, I would talk to folks here to try to find a new owner to transfer it to, to ensure a smooth transition. Nothing to worry about!

[Superbone]

I hate to say it but if you're really going to put your money where your mouth is you should shut down this site.

I hear what you're saying. But the money I pay to host the site doesn't go to the Suns org. I also really like that we have this place for our little community to talk about the Suns and the NBA. You guys are good friends. I don't want to shut the site down and lose our place to talk. I have no plans to shut this site down anytime in the near future, and if I ever changed my mind, I would talk to folks here to try to find a new owner to transfer it to, to ensure a smooth transition. Nothing to worry about!

Like I said, I hated to say it! Really glad to hear that, Marty! And I'm also SO thankful for what you've done for our long-time community. (Oh, and FireFox just logged me out for the first time since I started using it at your request for comparison to Safari. ETA: probably because of the changes you just made that I'm reading about now. Thanks again!)