Suns Media Day and Training Camp 2023

[Mainstreet]

Devin seems to have worked some on the beard.

 

[95pro]

Book looks more built

 

[Hoop Head]

Book looks more built

He looks more mature and filled out. Doesn't look like a kid anymore.

 

[Hoop Head]

Ishbia with TC and Leander now.

 

[Mainstreet]

Mat Ishbia is talking again. He is entertaining to listen too.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ishbia gets so excited talking basketball. He really likes Nurkic and some of the other additions.

 

[Mainstreet]

Next, Kevin Durant. He is not wearing a T-Shirt with the jersey.

 

[Hoop Head]

KD is up.

Have to say, I really like the white jersey's now that I see them on players. Definitely an improvement over the last decade or two.

 

[Hoop Head]

Durant says "I will play in the Olympics next year" in response to question on whether he'd be interested in doing so. Very matter of fact on his part.

 

[Mainstreet]

Kevin Durant says he will play in the Olympics.

Devin Booker indicated the same.

 

[Mainstreet]

Maybe it's me, but it looks like Durant has put on a few pounds and filled out his frame a bit more.

 

[Hoop Head]

Maybe it's me, but it looks like Durant has put on a few pounds and filled out his frame a bit more.

I thought Booker did. Maybe it's just the broadcast? I mean, I hope they're both in tip top shape and we'll know soon enough with preseason right around the corner.

 

[SunsTzu]

Really not seeing a significant difference in bulk others are seeing but at least everyone looks to be in game shape and not a post-contract Diaw.

 

[Proximo]

Nurk does look slimmed down.

 

[SunsTzu]

Nurk does look slimmed down.

This I agree with, but matches with the photos he's been taking since he arrived.

 

[Covert Rain]

HAHA. When they said Nurkic you are going to have a bunch of kick out options....his resposne...."OMG".

 

[Cheesebeef]

Frank Vogel interviewed on NBA Today on ESPN right now.

 

[Sparky16]

Ishbia is saying Nurkic is a better fit for the Suns than Ayton.

He feels Ayton will play well in Portland.

Basketall IQ alone

 

[Sparky16]

He says Nurkic is ready to win.

Nurkic was unmotivated on a loser.... DA was unmotivated on a winner, there is a difference

 

[Proximo]

Nurkic was unmotivated on a loser.... DA was unmotivated on a winner, there is a difference

We will see. Talk is cheap.

 

[Covert Rain]

Basketall IQ alone

I have said from day one Ayton's problems are in his dome. It's never been a question of raw ability or talent.

 

[Muggz]

I have said from day one Ayton's problems are in his dome. It's never been a question of raw ability or talent.

At least his dome is in Portland now, maybe looking for his heart, I hope he finds it.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Chambers mentions Nurkic' father. So I looked him up.

7-1, 400 pounds.

 

[Mainstreet]

I thought Booker did. Maybe it's just the broadcast? I mean, I hope they're both in tip top shape and we'll know soon enough with preseason right around the corner.

Both players looked in top shape. My guess Booker is maturing physically and the extra beard helps the look.

Maybe the off season rest helped Durant physically.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nurkic was unmotivated on a loser.... DA was unmotivated on a winner, there is a difference

I believe players should be self-motivated no matter where they play.