Phoenix Suns Media Day Thread

[ColdPickleNachos]

Here's a link to follow along:

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Also, an interesting read from Josh Jackson, which includes his thoughts on Booker and Ayton:

https://theundefeated.com/features/suns-josh-jackson-diary-what-i-like-about-my-new-look-new-squad/

 

[AzStevenCal]

If reading that article doesn't get you a little more excited for this season, you might want to check your pulse. I love the things he said about Booker, Ayton, Koko and his own approach this offseason.

 

[95pro]

watching live on FB right now

 

[95pro]

Arthur out due to medical issues.

 

[Ronin]

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[JCSunsfan]

Arthur out due to medical issues.

Ok. Yeah. Sure. Go with that.

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns‏Verified account@Suns 1m1 minute ago
"We have more shooting. We have a better defensive team."

- GM Ryan McDonough

 

[Ronin]

Kellan Olson‏Verified account@KellanOlson 10m10 minutes ago
McDonough said Booker has been working out. Passed his preseason conditioning test. Been able to do cardio, has been working out one-handed with the ball.

Kevin Zimmerman‏Verified account@KZimmermanAZ 8m8 minutes ago
McD says Devin Booker’s shot at playing opening day is a possibility. Wouldn’t discount it.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Igor.

Booker is practicing even though injured. Not using the right hand but still learning the plays etc on walk throughs.

Point guard is an open competition. (Smart thing to stay if you are still trying to trade for a starter).

 

[Ronin]

FOX Sports Arizona‏Verified account@FOXSPORTSAZ 2m2 minutes ago
“We don’t have one starting point guard but we have four point guards who could start,” #Suns coach Igor Kokoškov says at #SunsMediaDay

 

[Ronin]

FOX Sports Arizona‏Verified account@FOXSPORTSAZ 22s22 seconds ago
Kokoškov intimates he knows what his starting backcourt would be if the season started tomorrow. But “we’re just starting training camp ... it wouldn’t be right for me to say.”

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

FOX Sports Arizona‏Verified account@FOXSPORTSAZ 21s21 seconds ago
Kokoškov jokes that Booker’s hand injury will lead him to pass more than shoot.

 

[Ronin]

FOX Sports Arizona‏Verified account@FOXSPORTSAZ 2m2 minutes ago
Kokoškov says he has and will remain in contact with @APlayersProgram coach Sean Miller regarding coaching @DeandreAyton and offensive schemes.

 

[Ronin]

Kellan Olson‏Verified account@KellanOlson 4m4 minutes ago
Kokoskov has had a conversation with Sean Miller about Ayton. Miller told Kokoskov he plans to stop by at some point.

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns‏Verified account@Suns 2m2 minutes ago
"TJ the whole summer was awesome… He has spent a lot of hours in the gym."

- Coach Kokoškov

 

[Ronin]

FOX Sports Arizona‏Verified account@FOXSPORTSAZ 27s28 seconds ago
“Enjoy the moment,” Kokoškov says of starting his first training camp as a #NBA head coach.

 

[JCSunsfan]

FOX Sports Arizona‏Verified account@FOXSPORTSAZ 2m2 minutes ago
“We don’t have one starting point guard but we have four point guards who could start,” #Suns coach Igor Kokoškov says at #SunsMediaDay

Igor says the Suns will have multiple ball-handlers on the floor at the same time. Says not many teams can do that. Not talking about all point guards.

Mentioned TJ, Ariza--I assume he considers Booker and even Bender ball-handlers.

Says Bender has been working all summer. Says Bender will be a pf. Igor likes to define roles for players.

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns‏Verified account@Suns 23s24 seconds ago
"Just enjoy the moment…This has always been my second family. I’ve been dedicated to the game of basketball my whole life."

- Coach Kokoškov

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns‏Verified account@Suns 56s56 seconds ago
"I have to adjust to the strength that we have. There is no perfect team."

- Coach Kokoškov

 

[95pro]

Said TJ has been working on his 3pt shot too. Much improved is what they claim.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns‏Verified account@Suns 2m2 minutes ago
"I couldn’t be happier to be a part of this organization."

- Ryan Anderson

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns‏Verified account@Suns 1m1 minute ago
"[Ariza is] one of my closest friends. He’s a great leader…We are really excited to both be here together.

- Ryan Anderson

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Said TJ has been working on his 3pt shot too. Much improved is what they claim.

I would have bet a million dollars they'd say that, but it's still better than the alternative.