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Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:27 pm
by O_Gardino
carey wrote: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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:30 pm
by In2ition
carey wrote: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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:47 pm
by Superbone
Defensively, Bender it the team's lone bright spot. And maybe a little Jackson.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:50 pm
by 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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 2:11 pm
by O_Gardino
Through 3 games, Bender and Booker are both greatly improved rebounders. I hope that will stick.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:18 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
carey wrote: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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:51 pm
by 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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:00 pm
by Superbone
https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/922589897537437696
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:11 pm
by carey
Indy wrote: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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:32 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Indy wrote: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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:30 pm
by bajanguy008
https://twitter.com/sbordow/status/922619329388077056
https://twitter.com/sbordow/status/922619501299908608
So Chriss it is
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:41 pm
by 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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:46 pm
by 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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:32 pm
by Indy
carey wrote: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.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:11 pm
by EDC
Apparently pouting is a great way to get minutes. Not a good start for the new coach.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:12 pm
by EDC
Good start for Chriss on the offensive end so far though.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:12 pm
by n4th4n
I really like that we are getting Chriss engaged early. That could really change things for him.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:13 pm
by O_Gardino
Suns look 100% better already.
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:13 pm
by Split T
We look pretty good so far. Chriss is agressive. Booker hitting shots. 11-2 Suns
Re: Game Day: Kings (1-2) @ Suns (0-3), Mon 10/23/17
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:13 pm
by 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?