Free Agency 2020

[Mainstreet]

I wouldn’t pound our chest about our athleticism, but the other two are good to have.

What's the saying, two out of three ain't bad.

 

[1Sun]

I was thinking two things watching the Heat in the playoffs.

The Suns needed a player like Jae Crowder and the Heat needed a player like Precious Achiuwa.

The Heat needed a player like Precious Achiuwa because Jae Crowder was getting abused on both ends of the court.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Spo had Crowder mark Giannis, when he has Bam to use, and clown thinks he can’t defend.

Miami clearly valued him highly as he was key to their Finals run. 3/30 is insane value.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Crowder was big in the playoffs.

I was referring to you comment about milsap

 

[JerkFace]

I disagree there. If it was a main scoring option on the team than yes, but as someone that is going to take a handful a game to keep the defense honest you can absolutely live with a number around 34% from three.

He actually shot 45% from three with Miami.

 

[1Sun]

I disagree there. If it was a main scoring option on the team than yes, but as someone that is going to take a handful a game to keep the defense honest you can absolutely live with a number around 34% from three.

Rubio shot significantly better than that, and people here couldn't get rid of him fast enough. Just saying...

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Riles knows he’s going to have to pay big money to guys soon so he downgraded to Harkless.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Paul
Booker
Mikal
Crowder
Ayton

wowowowoow

I’m not in “wowowowoow” mode but it’s a pretty good upgrade from last season. Watch us now let Dario go.

 

[1Sun]

He actually shot 45% from three with Miami.

And 29% the year before...

 

[Cheesebeef]

I’m not in “wowowowoow” mode but it’s a pretty good upgrade from last season. Watch us now let Dario go.

Borg.

lol at wowowowowow

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

I’m not in “wowowowoow” mode but it’s a pretty good upgrade from last season. Watch us now let Dario go.

the key is that all the holes are plugged up
(1) spacing compromised by Rubio
(2) defensive limitations caused by Oubre/Dario

 

[Evil Ash]

Not sure about that but Pat Riley doesn’t seem to think he was incredibly important.

Pat Riley doesn't want to sign long term deals because they plan on going heavy on next years FA class

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns add more playoff experience in Jae Crowder.

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

3/30 for Crowder.

3-year MLE but worth every penny.

Bench:
Cam Johnson
Dario
Payne/Carter
Smith

sweet

would love to add a PG at the BAE like Teague os

If . . .

cam continues to improve
Dario is the bubble Dario
Payne/Carter are 60% of bubble Payne/Carter
And smith shows nba chops

that’s a solid bench. Maybe even a very good bench. But it’s a lot of if’s.

would like Teague for BAE

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Rubio shot significantly better than that, and people here couldn't get rid of him fast enough. Just saying...

It isn't nearly that simple. Rubio is a main ballhandler that is really only a threat from 3 when he is spotting up and still only made like 35% of them. Crowder's main role on offense is to stretch the floor and make enough threes that the defense has to account for it. Shooting 34% is enough to do just that.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Suns are not exploitable on defense now at all. Suns have improved their offense.

 

[Mainstreet]

Pat Riley doesn't want to sign long term deals because they plan on going heavy on next years FA class

They paid Goran Dragic too.

 

[GatorAZ]

Pat Riley doesn't want to sign long term deals because they plan on going heavy on next years FA class

Right. Easily replaceable

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

If . . .

cam continues to improve
Dario is the bubble Dario
Payne/Carter are 60% of bubble Payne/Carter
And smith shows nba chops

that’s a solid bench. Maybe even a very good bench. But it’s a lot of if’s.

would like Teague for BAE

bubble Dario is simply “plays against other bench bigs Dario”, so he should be fine

Cam is already a very good shooter and now he can guard bench wings

Payne/Carter are not going to be relied on

Smith probably won’t be relied on much either

 

[Evil Ash]

They paid Goran Dragic too.

2 year deal, opt out after 1. They are going after the big free agents next year. Can't sign fairly sizable contracts if you plan on doing that

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

just took a look at his stats... his reputation as a shooter does seem somewhat over blown.

Yup. I was actually surprised at his pedestrian 3 point percentage.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yes. Crowder was actually the weak link on that team.

I don’t agree with this. Having watched the games he was scrapping and playing some hellacious D against superior players.

 

[Mainstreet]

2 year deal, opt out after 1. They are going after the big free agents next year. Can't sign fairly sizable contracts if you plan on doing that

I'm not disagreeing with you.

 

[Evil Ash]

Right. Easily replaceable

They're going after Giannis. Crowder is a good player but if you have a very legit chance at getting a superstar you go for it.

 

[Ronin]

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