Suns updates and discussion for the 2021-22 season

[Phrazbit]

I hope a change in game times doesn't mess up the Suns scheduled game on Christmas Day to conflict with the Cardinals game.

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I would be surprised if it did. We're the #1 matchup and I believe the 3pm start is the primo slot for the Christmas games.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Cool deep dive on the Suns by Zach Lowe:https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/st...skeptics-became-even-more-dangerous-last-year

Behind paywall, but you can find the content on reddit here:

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[Finito]

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New Uniforms?

 

[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul addresses the team about minimizing the risk for COVID.

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[Cheesebeef]

Chris Paul addresses the team about minimizing the risk for COVID.

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This is another great part of having Paul. He’s not only smart on the court, but same off it, with leadership

 

[Mainstreet]

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New Uniforms?

I'm not liking what I'm seeing.

 

[Mainstreet]

This is another great part of having Paul. He’s not only smart on the court, but same off it, with leadership

Yeah, Paul is a leader. I didn't have any idea how much until the Suns traded for him.

 

[Finito]

Yeah, Paul is a leader. I didn't have any idea how much until the Suns traded for him.

Me either. It really has been amazing

 

[Phrazbit]

Since those first couple weeks where Booker seemed to be trying to shake covid and rust Booker is shooting 46% from 3. That is a bonkers number. A consistent 3 point shot was really the only thing missing from his game and at the moment he has found it.

He is doing better than he ever has at moving off the ball to get looks for himself and he has cut way back on his random 30 foot pull ups to see if he is hot. I bet if his "2 for 1" threes he jacks up at the end of quarters were taken out of the equation he'd be over 50% since early November.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Since those first couple weeks where Booker seemed to be trying to shake covid and rust Booker is shooting 46% from 3. That is a bonkers number. A consistent 3 point shot was really the only thing missing from his game and at the moment he has found it.

He is doing better than he ever has at moving off the ball to get looks for himself and he has cut way back on his random 30 foot pull ups to see if he is hot. I bet if his "2 for 1" threes he jacks up at the end of quarters were taken out of the equation he'd be over 50% since early November.

Yes I noticed his 3 point efficiency has gone way up. I think it’s something that he concentrated on in the abbreviated offseason. 46% likely isn’t sustainable at volume, but if he can hover near 40% he’s even more of a handful than he already is.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Yes I noticed his 3 point efficiency has gone way up. I think it’s something that he concentrated on in the abbreviated offseason. 46% likely isn’t sustainable at volume, but if he can hover near 40% he’s even more of a handful than he already is.

It's amazing how effective you can be with just a little better shot selection. Having the ability to dump it out to Mikal or Cam, or down low to DA, means that when he does take a shot he is under less pressure and a little more open. Book didn't need much more space. A little can go a long way.

Oh. And having CP3 running the show so Book can just score is great. Even CamP is a help so we don't have to run point Book with Chris on the bench.

 

[JCSunsfan]

A great passing team is such a joy to watch.

 

[Finito]

The growth on the defensive end has been nothing short of amazing.

The Suns legit have two guys who are going to end up on the All Defense team

 

[Finito]

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[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul buys $7 million Paradise Valley home.

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[GatorAZ]

Chris Paul buys $7 million Paradise Valley home.

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PV realtors are happy the Suns built their new practice facility there.

 

[Mainstreet]

PV realtors are happy the Suns built their new practice facility there.

At least the realtors that sold the home.

 

[Phrazbit]

PV realtors are happy the Suns built their new practice facility there.

My brother in law used to work for the company that runs Steak 44. Since the Suns facility opened up across the street their business has exploded, they were doing good before but it was largely seasonal... NFL winter meetings were big for them, but with the Suns players, coaches, scouts and anyone who runs them, across the street they far more consistent

 

[Carolinacacti]

So the Suns bring in nobody when they could under hardship stuff. Why Not?

 

[Mainstreet]

So the Suns bring in nobody when they could under hardship stuff. Why Not?

The Suns did bring in Emanuel Terry on a 10-day hardship contract.

Suns Sign Emanuel Terry to 10-day Contract

The Suns were down to 10 available players so this should provide some depth.

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[Mainstreet]

Michael Bridges is the best in his wing stopper role among guards/wings this season.

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[AzStevenCal]

Michael Bridges is the best in his wing stopper role among guards/wings this season.

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But does it matter? Once Mikal dislocated his finger he had a lot of trouble shooting and that's far more important. Apparently.

 

[Mainstreet]

But does it matter? Once Mikal dislocated his finger he had a lot of trouble shooting and that's far more important. Apparently.

Bridges shooting stats are still phenomenal for the season .523 from the field and .391 from three.

He doesn't get enough credit for his play on the defensive end of the court often against opposing team's best players.

I bet the 76ers wish they had that draft pick back.

 

[Beaver]

Extremely small sample size, like one play!, but Hutchison looked like an NBA player when he was on the court.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Extremely small sample size, like one play!, but Hutchison looked like an NBA player when he was on the court.

Didn’t he travel the one time he had the ball?!?