Summer League 2018

[JCSunsfan]

wow. Igor coaching. Ayton, Jackson, Chriss, Bender, Ulis, King, Okobo, Reed, Shaq.

Going to be an interesting league.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

wow. Igor coaching. Ayton, Jackson, Chriss, Bender, Ulis, King, Okobo, Reed, Shaq.

Going to be an interesting league.

Also Knight and Booker are expected to participate in the practices (both missed at least 25 games last year and are eligible for SL activities, but will not play in games).

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Good decision.

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[Raindog]

We should have the most talented summer league team (Ayton, Bridges, JJ, Bender, Chriss, Okobo, et al.) - for whatever that's worth.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Key to summer league though is Okobo.

 

[Mainstreet]

We should have the most talented summer league team (Ayton, Bridges, JJ, Bender, Chriss, Okobo, et al.) - for whatever that's worth.

I think it's worth an extra game to determine the summer league championship... hopefully televised.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

I think it's worth an extra game to determine the summer league championship... hopefully televised.

I don't suspect they will all play every game. Especially considering the back to back to back type scenarios you run in to with SL.

 

[Bufalay]

I don't suspect they will all play every game. Especially considering the back to back to back type scenarios you run in to with SL.

Are the suns tanking summer league?

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't suspect they will all play every game. Especially considering the back to back to back type scenarios you run in to with SL.

I agree. Also they will want to look at particular players from game to game.

 

[Hoop Head]

The only thing I'm concerned with regarding SL is they need to finish strong with so many sure things on the roster. Maybe a SL title is asking too much but they need a winning record with all of the NBA players on that team.

 

[AzStevenCal]

The only thing I'm concerned with regarding SL is they need to finish strong with so many sure things on the roster. Maybe a SL is asking too much but they need a winning record with all of the NBA players on that team.

Sure but if someone trots out a mature team, even if it's mostly from the G League, we'd likely fall short of winning it all.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Are the suns tanking summer league?

They likely all play the first three games, but once you are in the playoffs you start playing a game every day until you lose. That could be as many as 4 games in as many days.

 

[sunsfan88]

wow. Igor coaching. Ayton, Jackson, Chriss, Bender, Ulis, King, Okobo, Reed, Shaq.

Going to be an interesting league.

So basically our summer league team is gonna have all the players who project to actually be on the roster itself.

 

[Folster]

It's both exciting and depressing that nearly our whole roster will be on the summer league team.

 

[JCSunsfan]

It's both exciting and depressing that nearly our whole roster will be on the summer league team.

Not depressing! Why would that be? Its a very young team.

 

[Errntknght]

I love it. Igor will get a good look at Okobo, which could prevent us from having to bring in another PG, saving a roster spot. I'm pulling for Harrison to play his best as I really want him to be our backup PG - a key spot for a strong defender and he's 6'4, too! Don't care much about winning - I'd be surprised if they played Ayton heavy minutes. First look at Mikal is exciting, and I am intrigued by King as well. I like sturdy players...

 

[95pro]

Can't wait, I'll be there next weekend in LV.

 

[Ronin]

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[Folster]

Hmm. No Chriss on the roster. We know he didn't want to be on the team last year. Interesting.

 

[AsUdUdE]

Hmm. No Chriss on the roster. We know he didn't want to be on the team last year. Interesting.

The fact that Bender IS on the team could be a telling sign which way the organization is leaning as well

 

[Mainstreet]

Hmm. No Chriss on the roster. We know he didn't want to be on the team last year. Interesting.

It could mean a trade is in the works. Maybe wishful thinking though.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The fact that Bender IS on the team could be a telling sign which way the organization is leaning as well

Yeah I found that interesting.

 

[Ronin]

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[ColdPickleNachos]

Chriss not playing would be explained by:

A) Chriss doesn't want to play in the Summer League.
B) The Suns don't have Chriss in their future plans and are looking to move on from him.
or C) The Suns feel comfortable with his experience and want him to focus on other ways of developing.

It could be any of those things (or something I haven't considered), but it certainly doesn't seem promising for his future with the Suns, particularly because Bender is playing.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Check out this Summer League top 10 rotation:

Okobo Harrison
Bridges Reed
Jackson King
Bender Peters
Ayton Cooley

That second string lineup is pretty solid, and the starters are (hopefully) going to be a lot of fun to watch!