Magic vs Suns SL Game Thread 7/9/18

[TJ]

A lot of scouts deleting their “Ayton sucks at defense” posts right about now

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Suns bench was going crazy rooting on Cooley! The leader of the bench support, waving a towel in support and getting the crowd into it?

Dragan Bender

 

[sunsfan88]

Trade Bender now, his stock will never be higher.

Slin has two accounts?

 

[Mainstreet]

Also, OK, the Suns have to sign Cooley, lol

This guy is so tough. I wish the Suns could make room for him somewhere.

 

[Mainstreet]

Shaq Harrison with 11 points, 6 assists, 5 steals and 0 turnovers. What a great performance.

 

[Hoop Head]

Wouldn't be shocked if Cooley earns the 2nd Two-Way contract instead of Peters. Don't see him making the main roster outright unless there's a trade made to clear some space.

 

[Finito]

Jackson goes 3/13 from the field. Ugh.

Great game by Bender it's like damn dude just be agressive when he's agressive good things happen for him but next game I have a feeling it will be more of the same

 

[82CardsGrad]

Shaq Harrison with 11 points, 6 assists, 5 steals and 0 turnovers. What a great performance.

He's been looking extremely solid thus far... and tonight, he and Ayton looked like they had spent some practice time together as they played so well together!

 

[SirStefan32]

Not used to seeing the Suns win this much.

 

[Errntknght]

Shaq Harrison with 11 points, 6 assists, 5 steals and 0 turnovers. What a great performance.

Must have been... Phraz didn't rag on him once.

 

[sunsfan88]

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[Lefty]

Also, OK, the Suns have to sign Cooley, lol

All the Doncic lovers who wanted him over Ayton.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Um, who didn't want Ayton?

About 30% of the fans on any site but this one.

 

[Mainstreet]

He's been looking extremely solid thus far... and tonight, he and Ayton looked like they had spent some practice time together as they played so well together!

Harrison's defense is outstanding. I think Shaq and Harrison are a work in progress but it looks good. Shaq has learned if he gets the Ball to Ayton he gets assists.

 

[Phrazbit]

Wouldn't be shocked if Cooley earns the 2nd Two-Way contract instead of Peters. Don't see him making the main roster outright unless there's a trade made to clear some space.

He was a highlight of the night, but I just don't see it. There is no way that guy can hack it in anything resembling a real game. I don't think Peters will ever be a rotation player, but at least he can hit an open 3 so, situationally he can be useful.

 

[Mainstreet]

All the Doncic lovers who wanted him over Ayton.

I don't think you will find anyone here who wanted that.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Jackson goes 3/13 from the field. Ugh.

Great game by Bender it's like damn dude just be agressive when he's agressive good things happen for him but next game I have a feeling it will be more of the same

I don't see JJ ever being an elite shooter... which kinda sucks. But his energy, athleticism and ability to get to the rim will be fun to watch. And hopefully he continues to develop his defense. But I doubt he'll ever be more than a 30% shooter from behind the arc... and a less than 43% shooter from the field overall...

 

[Phrazbit]

Must have been... Phraz didn't rag on him once.

I got on him early on for another bizarre use of a screen, but he had his best game for sure. He finally used screens for something besides wild drive attempts.

 

[Mainstreet]

Wouldn't be shocked if Cooley earns the 2nd Two-Way contract instead of Peters. Don't see him making the main roster outright unless there's a trade made to clear some space.

I'd be surprised if the Suns kept Peters. No room. I really like Cooley because he is one tough player.

 

[Finito]

I don't see JJ ever being an elite shooter... which kinda sucks. But his energy, athleticism and ability to get to the rim will be fun to watch. And hopefully he continues to develop his defense. But I doubt he'll ever be more than a 30% shooter from behind the arc... and a less than 43% shooter from the field overall...

He's a Shawn Marion type his baskets are gonna come by slashing and in transition there not gonna be running to many plays for him. He needs to stick to that not try and be ISO Joe taking step back 15 footers

 

[82CardsGrad]

He's a Shawn Marion type his baskets are gonna come by slashing and in transition there not gonna be running to many plays for him. He needs to stick to that not try and be ISO Joe taking step back 15 footers

Yep...

 

[Cheesebeef]

I even love Ayton's response to the Bamba trash talk. Didn't take it personally, acknowledged he got him the first four times they played and was happy to get one. Classy response, didn't take the bait to talk smack.

I know we all love Book, but within a couple years this will be Ayton's team. He's the game-changer, A guy that entire defenses will be created to stop, opening up everyone else on O and a guy that if he puts it all together can be a monster on D.

I love it. I love everything about the Suns right now.

Man, it's been AGES since I felt that way. Feels pretty damn good.

 

[SirStefan32]

Problem with JJ is that he thinks he is Kobe. Pass the damn ball, play D. Stop trying to be Kobe.

 

[82CardsGrad]

I even love Ayton's response to the Bamba trash talk. Didn't take it personally, acknowledged he got him the first four times they played and was happy to get one. Classy response, didn't take the bait to talk smack.

I know we all love Book, but within a couple years this will be Ayton's team. He's the game-changer, A guy that entire defenses will be created to stop, opening up everyone else on O and a guy that if he puts it all together can be a monster on D.

I love it. I love everything about the Suns right now.

Man, it's been AGES since I felt that way. Feels pretty damn good.

Hard to argue with all that... Though, the PG and PF positions worry me... particularly PG... Hope Knight steps up!

 

[sunsfan88]

Problem with JJ is that he thinks he is Kobe. Pass the damn ball, play D. Stop trying to be Kobe.

He's looking like the same player from the first half of last season. I hope Kokoskov sits him down and watches film together with him like Triano did.