1: Other than the Suns, what other things do you have a passion for?
Technology. I've always been into the latest technology early on. It started with computer lab class as a kid and playing Dino Park Tycoon and the OG Oregon Trail. My dad got us an Acer 486/dx 66mhz beast of a PC with a CRT from Price Club, before CostCo, and it was tech love from that day forward. Had a Rio Supreme MP3 player, one of the first portable, and about every PC and standalone VR device that's come out.
2: Where did the name AIG come from?
I had a gamertag on Xbox that was IAmSupreme. It was totally me being a bragging asshole when I gamed. I think I did the inflated ego nickname with SpiveyIsGod and carried it to AmareIsGod when I saw how well he stood tall while talented, aka STAT. It was also cool that I had a friend that worked at AIG at the time.
2.5: As a corollary to this question from yours truly, what were your impressions of Junior Spivey back in the day, and how surprised were you when he sort of flamed out?
I thought he was the next coming of a superstar infielder. And he was crazy athletic. Thankfully, when he flamed out, AmareIsGod came along. Spivey had some injury setbacks but was always an awesome dude (met him during spring training).
3: It’s your birthday and you get to pick a place to eat…. Where are you going (and why)?
The Salt Cellar. It's where my parents always had their fancy anniversary dinners growing up and I decided to take my now wife there a few times, even proposing there. Awesome seafood and underground. You'd never guess there was an amazing seafood spot there.
4: If you could pick any Sun from any time and plug him into our team today, who would you pick and why?
Today, Shawn Marion. Prime Matrix is everything this team lacks.
5: If you could pick one player in today’s nba to bring into this suns team, without sacrificing anyone; who would you pick?
The Greek Freak. I love his philosophical quotes. And we've never had a guy that barreled to the hoop and got every call like he does. He'd be lethal with this team.
6: Do you have any fun memories from when going to Suns games?
A bunch. My favorite was being a summer camp counselor for Cox Camp in middle school and winning a drawing, taking my parents and sister to a full stocked suite with food and drinks. Also, going to the Madhouse on McDowell to watch a Suns playoff away game on giant projectors on each end of the court and the jumbotron, I'll never forget. Went with my dad.
7: Gaming question…. If you had to pick 3 games to be stuck on a deserted island with, what would they be.
Dead Cells, No Man's Sky, Red Dead Redemption 2.
7.5: And why those particular games?
Dead Cells, I've got 1,500+ hours with no plans to quit. No Man's Sky, I finally started playing a couple of weeks ago. It is incredible. I love exploring the vast expanse of space and planets. RDR2 is arguably one of the best games ever made.
8: If you could meet any nba player, who would it be?
Devin Booker. Just seems like good vibes. Could play some video games and chill.
9: What was your first car?
1996 Honda Civic LX. Was my parents. I put those Euro Alteza lights on the rear, removed the intake manifold cover to make it sound loud, fast and furious (until my dad took it for annual emissions and failed because it wasn't installed. He was super furious
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10: Amar'e vs Chuck…. Who wins?
Chuck. If we're talking each in their prime. He was so tenacious and competitive.
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