Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17

[O_Gardino]

I'll get the news thread going in a bit but there were some things in Gambo's interview on Doug & Wolf that I did not like today. He flat out called Bender a bust and that Chriss is nothing more than a 7th or 8th guy on a team. He said that along with trading the vets we should consider trading some of the young guys. The only key pieces to the rebuild for sure right now are Booker, Jackson and this year's pick.

You can listen to it linked in this article: http://arizonasports.com/story/1287760/ ... urnaround/

Let's hope that shot starts falling.

[In2ition]

I'll get the news thread going in a bit but there were some things in Gambo's interview on Doug & Wolf that I did not like today. He flat out called Bender a bust and that Chriss is nothing more than a 7th or 8th guy on a team. He said that along with trading the vets we should consider trading some of the young guys. The only key pieces to the rebuild for sure right now are Booker, Jackson and this year's pick.

You can listen to it linked in this article: http://arizonasports.com/story/1287760/ ... urnaround/

I still think it's a bit too early to call Bender a bust. He's played better this year. He was good against the Lakers, then they didn't play him until the game was out of hand in the Clippers game.

[Superbone]

Defensively, Bender it the team's lone bright spot. And maybe a little Jackson.

[ShelC]

I'm disappointed in Jackson's rebounding numbers. Thought they'd be higher. It's clear he still has a ways to go physically and I'm probably expecting too much from a 20 yr old. I love his game and what he brings tho. Doesn't seem to ever take a play off and is an instinctive player.

[O_Gardino]

Through 3 games, Bender and Booker are both greatly improved rebounders. I hope that will stick.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I'll get the news thread going in a bit but there were some things in Gambo's interview on Doug & Wolf that I did not like today. He flat out called Bender a bust and that Chriss is nothing more than a 7th or 8th guy on a team. He said that along with trading the vets we should consider trading some of the young guys. The only key pieces to the rebuild for sure right now are Booker, Jackson and this year's pick.

You can listen to it linked in this article: http://arizonasports.com/story/1287760/ ... urnaround/

I'm willing to hold out on Bender, but I wouldn't think twice about sending Chriss out in a favorable deal. I completely agree that he's never going to be a starting quality player on a good playoff team. There's a part of me that thinks he'll be out of the league in five years.

[Indy]

I think it is crazy to call any 20 year old a bust, especially if he is your 2nd best defender on the team. Gambo is a blow hard, that has connections.

I am expecting this line up tonight:

James/Booker/Jackson/Dudley/Len, but I would really like to see James/Booker/Jackson/Bender/Len and save TJ (slashing) and Dudley (3s) for the 2nd unit with Ulis.

[Superbone]

https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/922589897537437696

[carey]

James/Booker/Jackson/Dudley/Len, but I would really like to see James/Booker/Jackson/Bender/Len and save TJ (slashing) and Dudley (3s) for the 2nd unit with Ulis.

This is what I'm expecting as he's already said that it'll be Chriss or Bender at PF and I think we need the defense over the pouting and airballed 3-pointers.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I think it is crazy to call any 20 year old a bust, especially if he is your 2nd best defender on the team. Gambo is a blow hard, that has connections.

Gambo is a blow hard.

I just don't think Chriss will ever "get it". It might sound crazy, but this is a crucial time for him now that his basketball care protector has been sent packing.

[bajanguy008]

https://twitter.com/sbordow/status/922619329388077056 https://twitter.com/sbordow/status/922619501299908608 So Chriss it is

[carey]

Was hoping for Bender but of course. What with getting blown out by 40+ in 2 out of 3 games we would put our 3 best defensive players on the bench in Jackson, Bender & Len.

[Superbone]

Triano said he playing Jackson at power forward was a "disservice" to the rookie. He'll be a 3.

I like hearing that. It was ridiculous watching Blake Griffin post him up.

[Indy]

Was hoping for Bender but of course. What with getting blown out by 40+ in 2 out of 3 games we would put our 3 best defensive players on the bench in Jackson, Bender & Len.

fuck-ing-a. Starting Chriss makes no sense in any world.

[EDC]

Apparently pouting is a great way to get minutes. Not a good start for the new coach.

[EDC]

Good start for Chriss on the offensive end so far though.

[n4th4n]

I really like that we are getting Chriss engaged early. That could really change things for him.

[O_Gardino]

Suns look 100% better already.

[Split T]

We look pretty good so far. Chriss is agressive. Booker hitting shots. 11-2 Suns

[n4th4n]

God, Watson really was the fucking worst. You can already tell we started this game with a plan in mind. Did you ever ONCE feel like that with Watson?