2019-20 Northern AZ Suns G-League Thread

[Hoop Head]

Thought I'd make a thread for G-League stuff, all of the call ups and assignments plus any big games that get mentioned. That way we don't clutter things too much with threads for guys each time they get called up or down.

 

[Hoop Head]

And to kick it all off, Jalen Lecque has been assigned to the NAZ Suns. I believe this means he'll take part in their training camp because their season is a week away still.

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[JCSunsfan]

And to kick it all off, Jalen Lecque has been assigned to the NAZ Suns. I believe this means he'll take part in their training camp because their season is a week away still.

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Way to go. Use this tool to develop these super young players. Maybe the league should have a minimum age for the NBA big league--say 20. Others can be drafted and paid big, but they have to play in the G-league until their 20th bday. Or maybe the big league team would be allowed to just have one player under 20 years old on its game roster. Just an off-hand idea.

It sure would be a shot in the arm for the G-league.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I might have to make the trip up to see the alien play this season

 

[Mainstreet]

I might have to make the trip up to see the alien play this season

Jalen Lecque is an incredible athlete for sure. I'm not sure if "Baby Westbrook" is appropriate now that he is in the NBA.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Looks like Jones will use NAZ. McD didn't give a hoot and the record shows the last 3 years in Prescott.

 

[Hoop Head]

I might have to make the trip up to see the alien play this season

Have you made the trip before?

Has anyone here gone to check out a game in Prescott Valley? I'm debating on it but I'd like to hear what it's like.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Have you made the trip before?

Has anyone here gone to check out a game in Prescott Valley? I'm debating on it but I'd like to hear what it's like.

I haven't but I drive by it frequently. The area around the arena has a lot of food options and hotels or you can just stay up in Prescott

 

[BC867]

I haven't but I drive by it frequently. The area around the arena has a lot of food options and hotels or you can just stay up in Prescott

Be sure to visit historic Whiskey Row while you're there.

They call Prescott (pronounced Press-kit) Christmas City
because it keeps lights on all year round in the plaza.

https://www.top-ten-travel-list.com/blog/holiday/prescott-arizonas-christmas-city/

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Be sure to visit historic Whiskey Row while you're there.

They call Prescott (pronounced Press-kit) Christmas City
because it keeps lights on all year round in the plaza.

https://www.top-ten-travel-list.com/blog/holiday/prescott-arizonas-christmas-city/

I lived in Prescott during part of my college years. I go up about every 2-3 months

Next trip is the annual Christmas Parade

 

[Mainstreet]

NAZ Suns waive Troy Williams.


Kellan Olson‏Verified account @KellanOlson

The NAZ Suns announce they have waived Troy Williams after he was charged by police for assault and disorderly conduct in Prescott Valley today. The Phoenix Suns recently signed and waived Williams so they had his affiliate rights.

4:50 PM - 1 Nov 2019

 

[Carolinacacti]

NAZ has the Roster on its site now. Like the guards Lecque, Harper, Miles and Kramer. I think Kramer will be the scorer.
Long trip for me to take from North Carolina. But if I was in Prescott.

 

[Mainstreet]

On 11-2-19 the NAZ Suns beat the South Bay Lakers 106-101.

Jared Harper (31) and Jalen Lecque (21) were the Suns leading scorers.

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191102/SBLNAS/

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Lecque had 21 on 7-10 from the field and 3-4 from 3 with 2 steals. If stat lines like that become a regularity we could have found a steal of a rookie free agent signing.

 

[ProdigalSun]

Lecque had 21 on 7-10 from the field and 3-4 from 3 with 2 steals. If stat lines like that become a regularity we could have found a steal of a rookie free agent signing.

Would be sweet if we had our pg of the future already in house

 

[devilalum]

I lived in Prescott during part of my college years. I go up about every 2-3 months

Next trip is the annual Christmas Parade

The drive to Presskit sucks.


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[BC867]

The drive to Presskit sucks.


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Then why not follow it with a drive through Sedona
before heading home?

Seeing the Red Rocks through the Village of Oak Creek
and Sedona is beautiful and uplifting. With many fun
restaurants to grab dinner at.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lecque and Harper getting a chance to impress.


Duane Rankin‏Verified account @DuaneRankin

Jalen Lecque not having fast start in 1st quarter, but fellow rookie Jared Harper is.

2-way player hitting 3s, getting to rim, dropping dimes.

In attendance: #Suns GM James Jones, forward Mikal Bridges, assistant Randy Ayers and director of player development Riccardo Fois.


4:25 PM - 9 Nov 2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is the box score for today's game between the NAZ Suns and the Agua Caliente Clippers.

Harper knows how to score for sure.

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191109/ACCNAS/

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Lecque and Harper getting a chance to impress.


Duane Rankin‏Verified account @DuaneRankin

Jalen Lecque not having fast start in 1st quarter, but fellow rookie Jared Harper is.

2-way player hitting 3s, getting to rim, dropping dimes.

In attendance: #Suns GM James Jones, forward Mikal Bridges, assistant Randy Ayers and director of player development Riccardo Fois.


4:25 PM - 9 Nov 2019

“Dropping dimes” - funny. Two assists. Lecque had a pretty poor game as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

“Dropping dimes” - funny. Two assists. Lecque had a pretty poor game as well.

In the G-League games I've explored assists seem to be at a premium. I thought the idea was team play but maybe it's still a lot of every man for himself. Maybe things will change in the second half.

 

[Mainstreet]

Duane Rankin‏Verified account @DuaneRankin 11m11 minutes ago


#Suns two-way player, rookie Jared Harper closing out half with 3 at buzzer as he has 24 points in leading Northern Arizona Suns to a 69-55 halftime lead.

Rookie Jalen Lecque has 6 points, both on 3s, 2 assists. Shooting 2-of-7 FGs. Coming up empty vs. contact around rim.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

In the G-League games I've explored assists seem to be at a premium. I thought the idea was team play but maybe it's still a lot of every man for himself. Maybe things will change in the second half.

I figured it’s just a step up from summer league in terms of organization, but Harper isn’t ever been known as a distributor.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Duane Rankin‏Verified account @DuaneRankin 11m11 minutes ago


#Suns two-way player, rookie Jared Harper closing out half with 3 at buzzer as he has 24 points in leading Northern Arizona Suns to a 69-55 halftime lead.

Rookie Jalen Lecque has 6 points, both on 3s, 2 assists. Shooting 2-of-7 FGs. Coming up empty vs. contact around rim.

Oh, that’s half. Lol. I thought maybe they played two halves instead of quarters. Lol. Okay 24 in a half is impressive, regardless of only “dropping” two “dimes.”

 

[Mainstreet]

I figured it’s just a step up from summer league in terms of organization, but Harper isn’t ever been known as a distributor.

If Harper didn't turn the ball over and looked for more assists he would have a chance with the big club.