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The only question is can the Suns keep the deficit under 30 points.
there's like 10 players on the Grizzlies that I wish the Suns had
If Chris Paul were still injured, and the "point guards" had to be Shamet and Duane Washington, the team wouldn't have played any worse. I have a suspicion (I mean, of course I can't know) that Paul doesn't care anymore.
No Payne, no gain.
I've had the same sort of thought: if Payne were starting, then although the defense wouldn't be as good, the players could run.
I am sorry, say what you want about the McGee not exactly working for the Mavs or Crowder not being the same player. However, I went to a ton of games last year and something has to be said about heart and willing to do the dirty work on the court. I called this out and many people were not convinced. I see less heart on this team. I see less dirt work and toughness. Would the Suns still have struggles this season? Probably but I bet we have fewer losses against suspect teams.So many heartless, pathetic blowout home losses to good team AND pathetic home losses to terrible teams.
We subtracted two attitude guys with Jae/McGee gone off the team. Now that’s not to say we should have necessarily brought McGee back at that contract, and who even knows what the real story with Jae is, but what we do know is we never replaced the attitude those guys brought to the team.I am sorry, say what you want about the McGee not exactly working for the Mavs or Crowder not being the same player. However, I went to a ton of games last year and something has to be said about heart and willing to do the dirty work on the court. I called this out and many people were not convinced. I see less heart on this team. I see less dirt work and toughness. Would the Suns still have struggles this season? Probably but I bet we have fewer losses against suspect teams.
I worry more about his defense, where did it go? There has to be something going on with him. And I don't believe it's lack of heart or lack of effort.I didn’t watch this but damn looks like it was over in the first 5 minutes.
Bridges has fallen off a cliff. 5 points on 2/7? He made 1 basket? 1!!!!
Just my observation Chris Paul has sucked the life out of this team. He just grinds it to a halt. Every once in awhile he can turn back the clock but for the most part he’s been bad and the numbers reflect it. This team has looked totally different since he came back
Paul has appeared in 6 “clutch” games and we are 1-5. Last year he shot 57% this year 33% in the clutch
I worry more about his defense, where did it go? There has to be something going on with him. And I don't believe it's lack of heart or lack of effort.
CP3 was finally showing some life in his game and then he went down with a shoulder injury again. I suspect he has no business playing right now but with so many others out, he's pushing through something he shouldn't be.
Bridges. He was a top 2 or 3 defender last season, of late he's maybe average if that. CP3 himself hasn't been a stellar defender for a few years now. But he improves the defense because he slows the tempo, which brings scoring down. And he makes the right pass and almost never gives up a live ball turnover (which often lead to fast breaks the other way).Then it's on coach for letting him play.
Sorry, whose defense were you referring to, Bridges or Paul? You honestly could have meant either.
I think Hollinger got booted right before the Ja draft.Their front office is heavy on the analytics. John Hollinger played a huge part in building that group.
I'm not sure how I feel about Monty but I believe you're reading him wrong. The knock against him before coming here was that he was a very strong-minded coach and often failed to take feedback from his players. He's nowhere near being a pushover. The team trainers and medical staff decide if a player is cleared, after that it's common to let the player decide whether they can go or not.Agreed. That is why coach needs to go. I've no use for a pushover coach.
I'm not sure how I feel about Monty but I believe you're reading him wrong. The knock against him before coming here was that he was a very strong-minded coach and often failed to take feedback from his players. He's nowhere near being a pushover. The team trainers and medical staff decide if a player is cleared, after that it's common to let the player decide whether they can go or not.
Go back and read up on him. His reputation is that of a player's coach but he's also been called stubborn, a "my way or the highway" kind of coach. He and CP clashed regularly in New Orleans although he did mellow a bit near the end of their NO relationship. He talks in platitudes and witty sayings but that isn't the sum of the man, why do you think he butts heads with so many players throughout his career?You couldn’t be further off Monty is about as soft as it gets. He’s passive in pretty much everything.
Go back and read up on him. His reputation is that of a player's coach but he's also been called stubborn, a "my way or the highway" kind of coach. He and CP clashed regularly in New Orleans although he did mellow a bit near the end of their NO relationship. He talks in platitudes and witty sayings but that isn't the sum of the man, why do you think he butts heads with so many players throughout his career?