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Paul Coro
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 12, 2005 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES - Finally, Casey Jacobsen got to come home Sunday.
Only a Jan. 21 trade to New Orleans, which also sent Maciej Lampe and Jackson Vroman for Jim Jackson, could tear him away from the Valley and the most fun he has had in his hoops life. He still refers to Suns as "teammates," and he and his wife will leave their apartment in New Orleans for their Phoenix house in two weeks.
Tonight, the three former Suns play in Phoenix for the first time since they were dealt to the West's worst team.
"I am definitely both excited and nervous," Jacobsen said. "I've been playing my butt off. I've tried to make this situation more of a business thing. It's been good because I got more minutes. But it's tough to leave a fun and good situation and to lose a lot. I don't care how many minutes you get, losing games starts to wear on you."
His role has not changed much, although he will become an unrestricted free agent in July. Still a backup swingman, Jacobsen is scoring more (7.7 points per game with New Orleans) with 22.8 minutes per game, just 3.6 more than he had in Phoenix.
Watching Phoenix games has not been excruciating.
"It's not difficult at all," Jacobsen said. "When I'm watching, I'm like, 'Aw, I used to be part of that.' I still consider myself to be friends with all of those guys. They're my teammates. When I watch their games, I can see myself playing in Jimmy Jackson's position. He's a really good player, and that helped them quite a bit."
Jacobsen was a Mike D'Antoni favorite for his reliability and versatility, but the staff opted for Jackson's more consistent shot and experience.
"I'm excited to see him and catch up," Suns friend Jake Voskuhl said. "What a great guy Casey is."
Vroman, the Suns' second-round pick last summer, has started 11 games since joining New Orleans, offsetting a raw offensive game with defense.
"He doesn't know what he's doing out there, but he's sure having a great time doing it," Hornets assistant Jim Cleamons told the Salt Lake Tribune.
Lampe, 20, continues to be a frustrating prospect on his third team. The big man with a soft touch has not earned consistent time. He's shooting 29 percent with New Orleans.
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0412sunsnb0412.html
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 12, 2005 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES - Finally, Casey Jacobsen got to come home Sunday.
Only a Jan. 21 trade to New Orleans, which also sent Maciej Lampe and Jackson Vroman for Jim Jackson, could tear him away from the Valley and the most fun he has had in his hoops life. He still refers to Suns as "teammates," and he and his wife will leave their apartment in New Orleans for their Phoenix house in two weeks.
Tonight, the three former Suns play in Phoenix for the first time since they were dealt to the West's worst team.
"I am definitely both excited and nervous," Jacobsen said. "I've been playing my butt off. I've tried to make this situation more of a business thing. It's been good because I got more minutes. But it's tough to leave a fun and good situation and to lose a lot. I don't care how many minutes you get, losing games starts to wear on you."
His role has not changed much, although he will become an unrestricted free agent in July. Still a backup swingman, Jacobsen is scoring more (7.7 points per game with New Orleans) with 22.8 minutes per game, just 3.6 more than he had in Phoenix.
Watching Phoenix games has not been excruciating.
"It's not difficult at all," Jacobsen said. "When I'm watching, I'm like, 'Aw, I used to be part of that.' I still consider myself to be friends with all of those guys. They're my teammates. When I watch their games, I can see myself playing in Jimmy Jackson's position. He's a really good player, and that helped them quite a bit."
Jacobsen was a Mike D'Antoni favorite for his reliability and versatility, but the staff opted for Jackson's more consistent shot and experience.
"I'm excited to see him and catch up," Suns friend Jake Voskuhl said. "What a great guy Casey is."
Vroman, the Suns' second-round pick last summer, has started 11 games since joining New Orleans, offsetting a raw offensive game with defense.
"He doesn't know what he's doing out there, but he's sure having a great time doing it," Hornets assistant Jim Cleamons told the Salt Lake Tribune.
Lampe, 20, continues to be a frustrating prospect on his third team. The big man with a soft touch has not earned consistent time. He's shooting 29 percent with New Orleans.
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0412sunsnb0412.html
