The old snake in the cooler prank.
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Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:10 pm
by Wally_West
As part of the Suns' staff postseason player reviews in late April, Marcus Morris said he received criticism for his defense.
"I took it as disrespect," Morris said.
Then, like a Netflix binge viewer, he watched video of his play last season. He could no longer disagree. He saw that his stance was too upright and that his alertness and on-ball defense was lacking. He vowed to change his effort and did not need to wait until training camp to start earning the starting small-forward job that he has held for the first four games.
As part of the Suns' staff postseason player reviews in late April, Marcus Morris said he received criticism for his defense.
"I took it as disrespect," Morris said.
Then, like a Netflix binge viewer, he watched video of his play last season. He could no longer disagree. He saw that his stance was too upright and that his alertness and on-ball defense was lacking. He vowed to change his effort and did not need to wait until training camp to start earning the starting small-forward job that he has held for the first four games.
I like it! I've really noticed the difference this season. It makes that contract extension more palatable.
Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:34 pm
by Bruiser
I am not spending enough time on the board right now to know if this has been posted already - so I am sorry if it has been - if not, happy listening people ...
Speaking f Len's potential, I wonder if he could learn to hit from three. It's clear we miss Channing.
Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:29 pm
by INFORMER
Cap wrote:f Len's potential
Hostile!
Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:29 pm
by INFORMER
Markieff Morris, through 5 games, has a PER of 22.79.
Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:40 pm
by Shabazz
I know it's early, but I think we got a good deal on that Markieff contract. Between that and the rising cap, Marcus' (who has also shown improvement) deal looks a lot more tenable.
Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:43 pm
by Mori Chu
What is the ceiling of this current team? If the Morrii keep improving, if Len becomes a solid starting center, if Warren pans out ... is this team able to become a contender given time? Or do we still need a stud PF or a greater consolidation of talent at our forward positions (rather than several decent forwards without a star)?
Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:17 pm
by Charlie Smithy!
Cap wrote:Speaking f Len's potential, I wonder if he could learn to hit from three. It's clear we miss Channing.
I would settle for Len turning into Tim Duncan.
... Or Britney Griner.
Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:31 pm
by SwingMan
Casey Jacobsen's back - hope to God he replaces fucking Esposito :
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Re: Suns News: Week 2 11/3-11/9
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:46 pm
by carey
Mori Chu wrote:What is the ceiling of this current team? If the Morrii keep improving, if Len becomes a solid starting center, if Warren pans out ... is this team able to become a contender given time? Or do we still need a stud PF or a greater consolidation of talent at our forward positions (rather than several decent forwards without a star)?
To reach contender status you need at minimum 2 all-stars, but you realistically need 3. Last year with this same team (basically) we had 0. We just need more talent. Then we need that talent to be consistent. We can't have 2 of our 3 star PGs disappearing every night. It's hard to win games that way let alone contend.
