Suns updates and discussion for the 2021-22 season

[Superbone]

Torrey Craig got one last year for having played for the Bucks during that season, so you'd think so. Iffe might have to actually log some minutes though.

But Craig was playoff eligible when he played for the Bucks.

 

[Chaplin]

But Craig was playoff eligible when he played for the Bucks.

A ring isn’t only for players that played in the playoffs. Dario and Frank would get one too. Why would Ish and Iffe be denied (assuming Iffe plays in the next few games). The coaches and execs get them too but they’re not playing.

 

[Hoop Head]

I think two-way players are eligible for the playoffs now. They were in the bubble and last year.

I can't find anything about it this season but I'd think they still qualify for rings if we win. Not 100% if they'll be playoff eligible though.


Here's an article saying they're eligible last season.

 

[Chaplin]

I think two-way players are eligible for the playoffs now. They were in the bubble and last year.

I can't find anything about it this season but I'd think they still qualify for rings if we win. Not 100% if they'll be playoff eligible though.


Here's an article saying they're eligible last season.

This article says it was just for last year and they reverted back to the normal rules this year.

 

[Hoop Head]

This article says it was just for last year and they reverted back to the normal rules this year.

Thanks. I couldn't find anything more recent.

I'm fairly certain they'll get rings though given how traded players qualify.

 

[Mainstreet]

Anyone for a Rally Beach party.

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[Mainstreet]

For those looking to make comparisons to a championship Spurs team.

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[Hoop Head]

For those looking to make comparisons to a championship Spurs team.

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That Spurs team was a juggernaut. I came to respect them, begrudgingly, during that run. That was also Kawhi's real coming out season.

They were the first team I remember seeing lose the year before and play with a chip on their shoulder until they finally captured the title that next season.

 

[Phrazbit]

Anyone for a Rally Beach party.

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Sand adjacent to the Arena? Where the crap are they talking about?

I don't know where the hell this is supposed to take place, but I can say that as the playoffs get deeper it will make for good... or awful visuals as the game time temp is around 105 and the patrons are forced to wear actual "beach" wear.

 

[Adrian]

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[Mainstreet]

Sand adjacent to the Arena? Where the crap are they talking about?

I don't know where the hell this is supposed to take place, but I can say that as the playoffs get deeper it will make for good... or awful visuals as the game time temp is around 105 and the patrons are forced to wear actual "beach" wear.

I don't have a clue but I haven't been down there in years.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Interesting Book's name comes up for one of the biggest trash talkers in the league.

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[AzStevenCal]

Interesting Book's name comes up for one of the biggest trash talkers in the league.

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I'm not surprised at all, it seems he's always talking when the camera shows him. So, I'm a little disappointed but not surprised. It wasn't enough to keep me from loving Larry Bird's game and it isn't enough to turn me away from Devin, I just wish it weren't the case. Old guy here.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I'm not surprised at all, it seems he's always talking when the camera shows him. So, I'm a little disappointed but not surprised. It wasn't enough to keep me from loving Larry Bird's game and it isn't enough to turn me away from Devin, I just wish it weren't the case. Old guy here.

As long as he backs it up, I’ve got no issue with it. But he’s gotta back it up again in the playoffs and this year deliver a title. Can’t stand guys who jaw all the time but can’t back it up.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

I'm not surprised at all, it seems he's always talking when the camera shows him. So, I'm a little disappointed but not surprised. It wasn't enough to keep me from loving Larry Bird's game and it isn't enough to turn me away from Devin, I just wish it weren't the case. Old guy here.

Don't know if I'm in the minority here, but I actually like when basketball players talk trash. As long as it doesn't get personal I see it as part of the game.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Don't know if I'm in the minority here, but I actually like when basketball players talk trash. As long as it doesn't get personal I see it as part of the game.

I’m player dependent on it.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Don't know if I'm in the minority here, but I actually like when basketball players talk trash. As long as it doesn't get personal I see it as part of the game.

Almost every great player has done it. Bird, Barkley, Jordan, Magic, LeBron, Shaq. The only one that I can really think of that did not do it much was Duncan. Basketball is a social sport.

 

[Adrian]

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[Hoop Head]

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Took him long enough to get into a groove here. Thankfully he's getting hot at the right time.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul is now 4th in all-time steals.

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[Yuma]

I'm not surprised at all, it seems he's always talking when the camera shows him. So, I'm a little disappointed but not surprised. It wasn't enough to keep me from loving Larry Bird's game and it isn't enough to turn me away from Devin, I just wish it weren't the case. Old guy here.

I told my wife, we never celebrated disrespectfully on another teams floor. I see games now where teams are on the road and they act like they own the place. Kinda rubs me wrong. That type of celebrating is for at home, with your fans. I had really good basketball coaches that always told us to respect the other team on their court.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I told my wife, we never celebrated disrespectfully on another teams floor. I see games now where teams are on the road and they act like they own the place. Kinda rubs me wrong. That type of celebrating is for at home, with your fans. I had really good basketball coaches that always told us to respect the other team on their court.

Yeah, we were taught sportsmanship from elementary school on and it stayed with me. And it didn't matter whether you were a participant or a spectator, the rules were the same. I know things have changed greatly (nominee for understatement of the year) and I try to adjust my thinking on it but I still can't completely escape my upbringing.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Rally Beaches, starting outside the arena with the April 10 season finale, $10 admission, looks like a good time...

Suns plan for Rally Beach parties outside Footprint Center during playoffs

Suns fans who aren't inside Footprint Center during the playoffs will be able to celebrate at beach parties thrown outside the arena.

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yeah, we were taught sportsmanship from elementary school on and it stayed with me. And it didn't matter whether you were a participant or a spectator, the rules were the same. I know things have changed greatly (nominee for understatement of the year) and I try to adjust my thinking on it but I still can't completely escape my upbringing.

I coach my kids to ignore the trash talk - but it’s difficult. My youngest was getting a lot of trash talk last week on the football field and he was letting it get to him (ask cheese, he witnessed it). We had to keep telling him not to let it affect his game. He wanted to kill the other kids. That’ll come in handy when he moves to fill tackle, but in flag it just interrupts his concentration.

I don’t let our kids taunt. They all take a knee where ever anyone is injured - either team. They don’t throw flags after pulling them. And if I ever hear one talk trash I’m pulling them from the game (they’re 10, that can come later). I also teach them not to cheat, even if the other team is doing it. And not to whine to refs. Let us know and we will talk to the refs.

 

[Mainstreet]

Rally Beaches, starting outside the arena with the April 10 season finale, $10 admission, looks like a good time...

Suns plan for Rally Beach parties outside Footprint Center during playoffs

Suns fans who aren't inside Footprint Center during the playoffs will be able to celebrate at beach parties thrown outside the arena.

arizonasports.com

So there will be a 12,000 square-foot area with sand. I haven't been down there since forever. I wonder where it will be unless they close off a street.