2018 NBA Playoffs, Second Round (Conf. Semis)

[O_Gardino]

I still like Jackson for the Suns. Jackson is a guy who can make things happen for himself and his teammates without needing a play run for him (for better or worse). Tatum is playing very well in Boston's system, but I think both he and Brown would not look as good on the Suns.

[TOO]

Would people here prefer Tatum or Jackson?

Seeing as we never had the choice, I will root hard for Jackson. I wanted Tatum, but y'all already know that.

[Split T]

I really wanted Jackson or Isaac.. But I will admit that Tatum looks like the real prize after year 1. It's still way too early to tell. We asked Jackson to do things he's not ready for. Tatum filled his role admirably, but he wasn't asked to do more than he could handle. Also Stevens is so much better than Watson/triano. Like OG said, Tatum would not be as good on the Suns and I think Jackson would have looked better on the Celtics.

[UglyTruth]

https://twitter.com/Tom_NBA/status/991143006475554816 "love"?

[TOO]

https://twitter.com/Tom_NBA/status/991143006475554816 "love"?

Butter.

[Mori Chu]

I really enjoyed how when Ben Simmons was at the FT line, they chanted, "Not - A - Rook - ie! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap"

And then when Tatum was at the FT line, they chanted, "He's - A - Rook - ie! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap"

[ShelC]

I still like Jackson for the Suns. Jackson is a guy who can make things happen for himself and his teammates without needing a play run for him (for better or worse). Tatum is playing very well in Boston's system, but I think both he and Brown would not look as good on the Suns.

That's fair. Jackson's play at the end of the year was very encouraging and was what I had hoped he'd be. Tatum just plays like a 10 year vet, with a smooth offensive game and shooting we could really use. Last year was really a great draft with so many different talents. Wish we could've snagged 2-3 of them instead of the 2 duds we got in 2016. Sorry to be so negative, but that's how I feel.

[Ring_Wanted]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

[O_Gardino]

I still like Jackson for the Suns. Jackson is a guy who can make things happen for himself and his teammates without needing a play run for him (for better or worse). Tatum is playing very well in Boston's system, but I think both he and Brown would not look as good on the Suns.

That's fair. Jackson's play at the end of the year was very encouraging and was what I had hoped he'd be. Tatum just plays like a 10 year vet, with a smooth offensive game and shooting we could really use. Last year was really a great draft with so many different talents. Wish we could've snagged 2-3 of them instead of the 2 duds we got in 2016. Sorry to be so negative, but that's how I feel.

I feel the same abut both drafts.

[O_Gardino]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

Rozier is playing out of his mind. I love it.

But you know what? Al Horford might be the most underrated player in the NBA. He consistently makes those opportunities for Rozier, Tatum, and Brown.

[carey]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

Yes, they have an interesting decision to make in regards to Kyrie and Terry. Rozier isn't going to be an RFA until '19 but he is not going to be happy going back to bench minutes.

[Split T]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

He seems like a great target for our PG spot this summer... However, he's gonna be costly and I'm not sure Boston wants to part with him. I also worry that he wouldn't look as good in Phoenix. So I'd definitely be interested, but I'd be cautious

[Cap]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

I don’t even know who the fuck that is.

[Ring_Wanted]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

He seems like a great target for our PG spot this summer... However, he's gonna be costly and I'm not sure Boston wants to part with him. I also worry that he wouldn't look as good in Phoenix. So I'd definitely be interested, but I'd be cautious

All valid points. If you are a buyer, the time is this offseason as you still have one year to see if this performance is for real (especially intensity on defense and shot selection). Would be expensive for sure, but at the same time he could be a long term solution at the PG spot. Two way player who can shoot and has handles. The Stevens effect is scary, though. Chriss and MIL pick and I am game. Bender I'd be more reluctant as I would hate to see how he develops into a great role player under Stevens (on the other hand, I'd love to see what he can do with Chriss). Just don't want to trade MIA's unprotected pick.

[Ring_Wanted]

But you know what? Al Horford might be the most underrated player in the NBA. He consistently makes those opportunities for Rozier, Tatum, and Brown.

Agreed he is underrated as he is not the kind of player you think about when you heard 5 time allstar. His numbers don't jump at you but when you watch him play, he has a big influence on the game and is very unselfish. His defensive rotation is great and he rarely commits mistakes. Has even expanded his shooting range to the 3pt, which makes him one of the least talked about stretch forwards, with some ability to penetrate too. Really complete player other than on the glass. In other words, perfect fit on a stablished system but can't carry a bad team.

[Mori Chu]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

He seems like a great target for our PG spot this summer... However, he's gonna be costly and I'm not sure Boston wants to part with him. I also worry that he wouldn't look as good in Phoenix. So I'd definitely be interested, but I'd be cautious

Rozier has been playing great in this playoffs. But I don't think I'd want him as a starting PG. He's a shoot-first, score-first guard. He averaged just 2.9 assists this season in 26 minutes/game. Nice bench guard, not the starting PG I want on our Suns. Give me a PG who excels at passing, defense, and hopefully is an above-average shooter.

[TOO]

You guys watching what Terry Rozier is doing for BOS?

He seems like a great target for our PG spot this summer... However, he's gonna be costly and I'm not sure Boston wants to part with him. I also worry that he wouldn't look as good in Phoenix. So I'd definitely be interested, but I'd be cautious

Rozier has been playing great in this playoffs. But I don't think I'd want him as a starting PG. He's a shoot-first, score-first guard. He averaged just 2.9 assists this season in 26 minutes/game. Nice bench guard, not the starting PG I want on our Suns. Give me a PG who excels at passing, defense, and hopefully is an above-average shooter.

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Terry Rozier gives me Bledsoe flashbacks.

DO. NOT. WANT.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Terry Rozier is a nice player, but not what the Suns need right now.

[Mori Chu]

The Raptors and Cavs are having an exciting Game 1 here. Lebron is one rebound shy of a triple-double. Valanciunas has 21 points and 18 (!) rebounds.

LOL, the Toronto fans are chanting "Khloe, Khloe" at Tristan Thompson as he shoots FTs.

[Mori Chu]

Lebron takes a shot that would have won the game at the buzzer in regulation with 0.6 left. Misses. We're going to overtime!