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Is this why it’s taking so long? Teams want to wait until October 2 to trade for him so they don’t have to pay him?On July 1, league sources say Durant was owed and received an eight-figure check from the Nets — one of two massive advance payments that the disgruntled superstar is scheduled to collect from Brooklyn by Oct. 1 while he's also in the midst of lobbying the team to move him.
No actual shot at a title with an improved depth version of the team that went to the NBA finals and then followed up with the best season in Suns history? Okay. Yeah, this team with some improvements to guard depth doesn't have an actual shot at a title.
Chris Paul is not reliable enough to be a #2 on a championship team considering his age/health. Getting a better backup PG isn't going to fix that. We need to make sure Chris Paul is not in our top 2 players we are counting on to win a ring.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:59 pmNo actual shot at a title with an improved depth version of the team that went to the NBA finals and then followed up with the best season in Suns history? Okay. Yeah, this team with some improvements to guard depth doesn't have an actual shot at a title.
Remind me who's missed more games over the last 3 seasons between KD and CP3? Who had a serious Achilles tear and has had knee problems? We're arguing that KD gives us the best chance because CP3 and durability while forgetting KD's track record. Perplexing considering the quality of posters making said argument. We need better GUARD depth. PG and SG. And not just run of the mill backups. Leverage Crowder and some other pieces.Indy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:46 pmChris Paul is not reliable enough to be a #2 on a championship team considering his age/health. Getting a better backup PG isn't going to fix that. We need to make sure Chris Paul is not in our top 2 players we are counting on to win a ring.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:59 pmNo actual shot at a title with an improved depth version of the team that went to the NBA finals and then followed up with the best season in Suns history? Okay. Yeah, this team with some improvements to guard depth doesn't have an actual shot at a title.
How and whom would you acquire? There isn't anything out there going to improve the guard depth or shot creation.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:59 pmNo actual shot at a title with an improved depth version of the team that went to the NBA finals and then followed up with the best season in Suns history? Okay. Yeah, this team with some improvements to guard depth doesn't have an actual shot at a title.
That’s not a problem since he won’t be one of our top 2 players this year.Indy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:46 pmChris Paul is not reliable enough to be a #2 on a championship team considering his age/health. Getting a better backup PG isn't going to fix that. We need to make sure Chris Paul is not in our top 2 players we are counting on to win a ring.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:59 pmNo actual shot at a title with an improved depth version of the team that went to the NBA finals and then followed up with the best season in Suns history? Okay. Yeah, this team with some improvements to guard depth doesn't have an actual shot at a title.
You’re correct, I just listened to their podcast, that is what Gambo said, “Durant will be in the valley tonight, don’t know why. He’s not allowed to meet with the Suns. Maybe to meet a player?”
Lack of guard depth didn't cost us a championship 2 years ago. And it didn't cost us the Dallas series. We need people to create shots for themselves and others. And we need our best players to play like our best players in the playoffs. That hasn't happened consistently.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:00 pmRemind me who's missed more games over the last 3 seasons between KD and CP3? Who had a serious Achilles tear and has had knee problems? We're arguing that KD gives us the best chance because CP3 and durability while forgetting KD's track record. Perplexing considering the quality of posters making said argument. We need better GUARD depth. PG and SG. And not just run of the mill backups. Leverage Crowder and some other pieces.Indy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:46 pmChris Paul is not reliable enough to be a #2 on a championship team considering his age/health. Getting a better backup PG isn't going to fix that. We need to make sure Chris Paul is not in our top 2 players we are counting on to win a ring.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:59 pmNo actual shot at a title with an improved depth version of the team that went to the NBA finals and then followed up with the best season in Suns history? Okay. Yeah, this team with some improvements to guard depth doesn't have an actual shot at a title.
He's probably coming to tell Book in person he's going to play for the Celtics.
Of course we do. But our bench is not why we lost.specialsauce wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:48 pmWe need a better guard off the bench than Shampayne. To suggest we don’t is ridiculous.
No? Our lack of bench didn't leave to a fully diminished and depleted guard rotation come playoffs this past season? Having to lean so much on PG3 and Booker all season because Payne, Shamet and everyone behind them couldn't give a lick of performance consistently didn't have a huge factor in why we lost?Indy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:25 amOf course we do. But our bench is not why we lost.specialsauce wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:48 pmWe need a better guard off the bench than Shampayne. To suggest we don’t is ridiculous.
37 year old Chris Paul has some amazing games. Like, all-time great games. His 14/14 against NO was spectacular. He will easily be a first ballot HOF player. And even at 37 years old, he was a top 20 player in the league last year.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:29 amNo? Our lack of bench didn't leave to a fully diminished and depleted guard rotation come playoffs this past season? Having to lean so much on PG3 and Booker all season because Payne, Shamet and everyone behind them couldn't give a lick of performance consistently didn't have a huge factor in why we lost?Indy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:25 amOf course we do. But our bench is not why we lost.specialsauce wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:48 pmWe need a better guard off the bench than Shampayne. To suggest we don’t is ridiculous.
I'd expect you of all people to see how much of a problem it was and how it led to a broken down back court late season and playoffs.