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Not Monty’s strong point.Uncle_Gene wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:37 pmThat's what made Phil Jackson and Greg Popovich great. They knew how to make adjustments on the fly.The Bobster wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:59 pmI have lost any faith I have in Monty - he just seems out of his leauge when it comes to getting the team ready and making adjustments in game.
The way we’re playing, we’re going to start getting negative wins.JeremyG wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:47 pmLol 20 wins is already too many.Wally_West wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:45 pmHe’s absolutely hurt so he needs to sit for rest of the season. Same with Ayton, he’s clearly hurt too. Book out for season too.
#Tank4Wemby
I’m glad I listened to the Knicks broadcast today. They felt sorry for us.The Bobster wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:49 pmKevin Ray doing his best to convince us the Suns are still in this one.
Yep, she’s pretty dry. I will say that Ray has gotten better in time. Nothing special but he’s solid.LazarusLong wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:54 pmIf the Suns don't put you to sleep, Ann Meyers Drysdale monotone and clichés will ...The Bobster wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:49 pmKevin Ray doing his best to convince us the Suns are still in this one.
So, you’re saying there’s a chance.Wally_West wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:01 pmIt’s a lottery, bro. As long as you in you have a chance. 3.8% of the time we get the number 1 pick every time. #Tank4Wemby.JeremyG wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:47 pmLol 20 wins is already too many.Wally_West wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:45 pmHe’s absolutely hurt so he needs to sit for rest of the season. Same with Ayton, he’s clearly hurt too. Book out for season too.
#Tank4Wemby
It hurts.
Superbone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:04 pmSo, you’re saying there’s a chance.Wally_West wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:01 pmIt’s a lottery, bro. As long as you in you have a chance. 3.8% of the time we get the number 1 pick every time. #Tank4Wemby.JeremyG wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:47 pmLol 20 wins is already too many.Wally_West wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:45 pmHe’s absolutely hurt so he needs to sit for rest of the season. Same with Ayton, he’s clearly hurt too. Book out for season too.
#Tank4Wemby
Ayton got the ball plenty in this one. With a few exceptions he was content to face up and take a contested mid-range shot rather than attacking the basket. So, same old stuff.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:56 pmDominAyton max dollars Ya'll! Getting his time to shine with Book out. Or is Monty not able to figure out how to make Ayton the go to with Book on the shelf? I've been really busy with life situations lately and this team has been playing disappointing ball so I haven't been watching the games. Curious to know what the hell is going on.
It's been a death of 1,000 cuts since your prophecy of two years ago:Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:36 pmThese are the growing pains a lot of people wanted to endure. Or at least they thought they did.
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:33 pmI understand people wanting to like "their guys", but championship organizations don't let their feelings get in the way of winning.
Here's the reality. The Suns aren't going to win the title this year. But they're going to learn a lot about the guys they have, mainly how they perform when it really matters in the playoffs. If any of the young guys (Mikal, Ayton, Cam) obviously disappear in those moments, James Jones wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't consider trying to upgrade the player in their role to someone more reliable and experienced.
Obviously this is just conjecture because we don't know how those guys will perform in two months. What I am certain of is the title window for this team lead by Paul and Booker is narrow. If it requires losing a young player to really put the Suns in the title discussion next season, then it must be done.
What I'm describing is exactly what Denver did at the trade deadline. They loved RJ Hampton, and he'll probably be pretty good someday, but they had to make that move now before Porter Jr. signs his next contract. They were in the same spot as the Suns two weeks ago, but now they're second in the West behind the Lakers in my mind because they acquired a more reliable player.
To be fair, we missed a ton of shots that first half. He could have had more assists if we made some open looks. But I agree that in general, CP3 is not playing well right now.bajanguy008 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:14 amAs much as CP3 been a shell of himself at times
I wonder if this has ever happened before
When he scored early 3rd quarter and commentators said First bucket and only one assist so far I was like say what ?!?!
CP3 having low points in a half isn't breaking news but there would probably be 5-6 assists......
This is brutal
Honestly I would have to say it's both right now. Ayton did not play with enough force yesterday (just look at his rebounds). But Monty also is doing a terrible job of adjusting the game plan without Book.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:56 pmDominAyton max dollars Ya'll! Getting his time to shine with Book out. Or is Monty not able to figure out how to make Ayton the go to with Book on the shelf? I've been really busy with life situations lately and this team has been playing disappointing ball so I haven't been watching the games. Curious to know what the hell is going on.
Even if it's the correct move to make, Monty would never do that.ShelC wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:48 pmTough convo/decision but might be time to start Payne and bring CP off the bench. Play him a little less, let him work against opposing backups and finish games when needed.Wally_West wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:19 pmI’m not sure who you can trade Paul to that A) wants him, B) He’d want to go to as well.
The Lakers? Maybe but seems like wishful thinking.
I’m not sure what the answer is here. He’s only going to get worse at this point.