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IIRC, he said that after or around the Bucks game when he was whistled for a bunch of fouls. It was meant to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's still pretty tone deaf considering how passive he plays in the paint compared to his peers.
Yeah I was talking about Superbone's quote in his sig that he was referring to, not the AZCentral article (I don't have a subscription either).Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:09 pmIIRC, he said that after or around the Bucks game when he was whistled for a bunch of fouls. It was meant to be tongue-in-cheek, but it's still pretty tone deaf considering how passive he plays in the paint compared to his peers.
Oh, the suspense!BKinSJC wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:00 pmOne sort of amusing end-of-season note: The Suns finished at 45-37, exactly tied with Brooklyn, which owns the rights to their first-round pick this offseason.
So, at some point there will be a coin flip to determine whether the Nets are drafting 21st and 22nd, or 22nd and 21st.
But wait, there's more! Since they reverse the order of the tiebreak winner in the second round, where the Suns and Nets both still have rights to their own individual picks, both teams will actually want to lose that coin flip and end up with the rights to the 51st (rather than the 52nd) pick. Time to employ some of that classic Suns-going-for-Alcindor strategy.Superbone wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:02 pmOh, the suspense!BKinSJC wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:00 pmOne sort of amusing end-of-season note: The Suns finished at 45-37, exactly tied with Brooklyn, which owns the rights to their first-round pick this offseason.
So, at some point there will be a coin flip to determine whether the Nets are drafting 21st and 22nd, or 22nd and 21st.
Which is why I think he's gone this Summer if the Suns are healthy and don't make the Finals.Superbone wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:19 pmMy thoughts are that that is a BIG if. IF Ayton were to do that, he's EASILY our third best player. Unless Paul were to go back to a couple years ago but not very likely. IF Ayton plays like he has most of this regular season, I'm not sure he's even our fourth best player. It would be close between him and Okogie.
He's the son of agent Mark Bartelstein who has a long list of NBA clients including Bradley Beal and Gordon Hayward.The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced today that Josh Bartelstein has been named as Chief Executive Officer of the franchises and the operating entity for Footprint Center. Bartelstein’s appointment is effective immediately.
Bartelstein joins the Suns and Mercury following eight years with the Detroit Pistons. He started with the organization as the special assistant to the Vice Chairman and was promoted to Chief of Staff before rising to Executive Vice President of Business and Basketball Operations. In June 2022, Bartelstein joined the basketball operations staff as Assistant General Manager. During his time with the Pistons, Bartelstein was instrumental in the team’s return to downtown Detroit and oversaw the design and construction of the Pistons Performance Center.
“Josh understands our culture and values and shares our strategic vision for the Suns and Mercury,” said Mat Ishbia, Owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. “His proven leadership abilities and deep experience in both the business and basketball sides of an organization makes him uniquely positioned to transform the teams into the best basketball franchises on and off the court.”
“The Suns and Mercury are world-class organizations with passionate fans and a strong commitment to the Phoenix community. I’m grateful to be joining at such an exciting and pivotal time for the teams, the arena and the city,” said Bartelstein. “We will remain focused on creating a culture where our team members can thrive, elevating the fan experience and making a positive impact on the Valley. I look forward to working with the team to collectively build on this foundation and usher in the Suns’ and Mercury’s next chapter of growth and success.”
A native of Highland Park, Illinois, Bartelstein was a four-year member of the basketball team at the University of Michigan and was named captain of the team that reached the 2013 NCAA Championship game.
As CEO of the Suns and Mercury, Bartelstein will oversee business operations, while President of Basketball Operations and General Manager James Jones manages basketball operations.
Wasn't this done weeks ago?Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:37 pmJOSH BARTELSTEIN NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF PHOENIX SUNS AND PHOENIX MERCURY
https://www.nba.com/suns/news/josh-bart ... ix-mercury
He's the son of agent Mark Bartelstein who has a long list of NBA clients including Bradley Beal and Gordon Hayward.The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced today that Josh Bartelstein has been named as Chief Executive Officer of the franchises and the operating entity for Footprint Center. Bartelstein’s appointment is effective immediately.
Bartelstein joins the Suns and Mercury following eight years with the Detroit Pistons. He started with the organization as the special assistant to the Vice Chairman and was promoted to Chief of Staff before rising to Executive Vice President of Business and Basketball Operations. In June 2022, Bartelstein joined the basketball operations staff as Assistant General Manager. During his time with the Pistons, Bartelstein was instrumental in the team’s return to downtown Detroit and oversaw the design and construction of the Pistons Performance Center.
“Josh understands our culture and values and shares our strategic vision for the Suns and Mercury,” said Mat Ishbia, Owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. “His proven leadership abilities and deep experience in both the business and basketball sides of an organization makes him uniquely positioned to transform the teams into the best basketball franchises on and off the court.”
“The Suns and Mercury are world-class organizations with passionate fans and a strong commitment to the Phoenix community. I’m grateful to be joining at such an exciting and pivotal time for the teams, the arena and the city,” said Bartelstein. “We will remain focused on creating a culture where our team members can thrive, elevating the fan experience and making a positive impact on the Valley. I look forward to working with the team to collectively build on this foundation and usher in the Suns’ and Mercury’s next chapter of growth and success.”
A native of Highland Park, Illinois, Bartelstein was a four-year member of the basketball team at the University of Michigan and was named captain of the team that reached the 2013 NCAA Championship game.
As CEO of the Suns and Mercury, Bartelstein will oversee business operations, while President of Basketball Operations and General Manager James Jones manages basketball operations.
I agree. Trading him is also one of only two avenues we have to address our depth issues in the Summer.Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:28 pmWhich is why I think he's gone this Summer if the Suns are healthy and don't make the Finals.Superbone wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:19 pmMy thoughts are that that is a BIG if. IF Ayton were to do that, he's EASILY our third best player. Unless Paul were to go back to a couple years ago but not very likely. IF Ayton plays like he has most of this regular season, I'm not sure he's even our fourth best player. It would be close between him and Okogie.
