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ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:13 am

Book needs a big who plays like a big. He needs a Pau to his Kobe. KD is essentially a 7ft SG. But Book needs a true PG who can run a team and a legit 2way big. Fill in the rest with athletic defenders and shooters. Easier said than done, but that's the model IMO.

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:13 am

Book needs a big who plays like a big. He needs a Pau to his Kobe. KD is essentially a 7ft SG. But Book needs a true PG who can run a team and a legit 2way big. Fill in the rest with athletic defenders and shooters. Easier said than done, but that's the model IMO.

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:13 am

Book needs a big who plays like a big. He needs a Pau to his Kobe. KD is essentially a 7ft SG. But Book needs a true PG who can run a team and a legit 2way big. Fill in the rest with athletic defenders and shooters. Easier said than done, but that's the model IMO.

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:57 pm

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:13 am

Book needs a big who plays like a big. He needs a Pau to his Kobe. KD is essentially a 7ft SG. But Book needs a true PG who can run a team and a legit 2way big. Fill in the rest with athletic defenders and shooters. Easier said than done, but that's the model IMO.

Booker is really just a prolific scorer. He's not the centerpiece for a championship contender, he's the second or better yet, third guy. Anyone who thinks he can be a #1 guy is fooling themselves.

And as long as they pair Booker in the backcourt with another defensive sieve like Tyus Jones they aren't getting anywhere.

Kryptonic wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:58 am

Yup…. Hence why I think AD in Dallas with Kyrie could be pretty deadly. I don’t agree on the trade at all from a longevity standpoint but those two have a lot more potential than Luka and kyrie. It’s just a shame DA didn’t work out for us.

Superbone wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:59 pm

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:57 pm

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:13 am

Book needs a big who plays like a big. He needs a Pau to his Kobe. KD is essentially a 7ft SG. But Book needs a true PG who can run a team and a legit 2way big. Fill in the rest with athletic defenders and shooters. Easier said than done, but that's the model IMO.

Booker is really just a prolific scorer. He's not the centerpiece for a championship contender, he's the second or better yet, third guy. Anyone who thinks he can be a #1 guy is fooling themselves.

And as long as they pair Booker in the backcourt with another defensive sieve like Tyus Jones they aren't getting anywhere.

I don't think anybody here does. And I don't think the Suns do either. I mean, it's pretty obvious, right?

Superbone wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:04 am

Split T wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 10:54 am

We don’t have SGA though…I think SGA is one of the 2 best guards since MJ

Obviously not. Only one team does. Doesn't mean their makeup and strategies don't work.

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:10 pm

Only three long-time Suns finished their careers here - Dick Van Arsdale, Alvan Adams and Kevin Johnson.

Split T wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:19 pm

Superbone wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:04 am

Split T wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 10:54 am

We don’t have SGA though…I think SGA is one of the 2 best guards since MJ

Obviously not. Only one team does. Doesn't mean their makeup and strategies don't work.

Well you can’t have the OKC makeup without SGA…he’s one of a kind. Booker can’t replicate him. That’s my point.

Cap wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:39 pm

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:10 pm

Only three long-time Suns finished their careers here - Dick Van Arsdale, Alvan Adams and Kevin Johnson.

Technically speaking, Dan Majerle.

And Joe Proski. You didn’t say players.

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 2:02 pm

Cap wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:39 pm

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:10 pm

Only three long-time Suns finished their careers here - Dick Van Arsdale, Alvan Adams and Kevin Johnson.

Technically speaking, Dan Majerle.

And Joe Proski. You didn’t say players.

Majerle (and Westphal) were both traded away however and just brought back for a victory lap.

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:10 pm

Jerry Colangelo was very good about not falling in love with his players. Only three long-time Suns finished their careers here - Dick Van Arsdale, Alvan Adams and Kevin Johnson. Hey traded Connie Hawkins, Paul Silas, Paul Westphal, Charlie Scott, Dennis Johnson, Truck Robinson and Larry Nance.

There's going to be a time to trade Durant and Booker, and they have to be willing to pull the trigger when that time comes.

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 2:27 pm

Remember when Googs almost died on the team bus?

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:04 pm

Superbone wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:59 pm

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:57 pm

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:13 am

Book needs a big who plays like a big. He needs a Pau to his Kobe. KD is essentially a 7ft SG. But Book needs a true PG who can run a team and a legit 2way big. Fill in the rest with athletic defenders and shooters. Easier said than done, but that's the model IMO.

Booker is really just a prolific scorer. He's not the centerpiece for a championship contender, he's the second or better yet, third guy. Anyone who thinks he can be a #1 guy is fooling themselves.

And as long as they pair Booker in the backcourt with another defensive sieve like Tyus Jones they aren't getting anywhere.

I don't think anybody here does. And I don't think the Suns do either. I mean, it's pretty obvious, right?

I think there are a lot of casual fans out there who overestimate his abilities, but I think most everybody here doesn't buy into "Point Book".

He's a borderline All-Star who seems to have plateaued.

Superbone wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 10:41 am

I will also give Jeremy his flowers. As frustrating as Ayton is, the trade didn't work out. We'd be better off having kept Ayton and Camara. Of course, we'd also have been a much better team if we hadn't made the Durant and Beal trades. A diminished Chris Paul would have been much better for this team. Just from a leadership perspective alone.

Ishbia swung for the fences and popped out on a weak fly behind the plate. Let's see how he recovers...or not. I'm not sure how you can watch this team and think Durant is the answer. Are we really going to re-sign him to another contract?

And due to the Paul for Beal trade, we are stuck with Beal for two more full seasons if he chooses. Smart man getting that NTC. Only him and LeBron have that assurance in the entire NBA.

Cap wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 2:29 pm

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 2:27 pm

Remember when Googs almost died on the team bus?

Yup. Came very close to literally finishing his career with us.

Who was it who first noticed the problem and sounded the alarm?

Charlie Smithy! wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 2:43 pm

Cap wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 2:29 pm

ShelC wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 2:27 pm

Remember when Googs almost died on the team bus?

Yup. Came very close to literally finishing his career with us.

Who was it who first noticed the problem and sounded the alarm?

Tober Bailers!!