Suns updates and discussion for the 2022-23 season

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Gerald Bourguet

@GeraldBourguet
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Monty Williams said he's grateful the injuries to Cam Johnson and Cam Payne weren't worse and that there weren't any breaks

 

[Ronin]

Gerald Bourguet

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Added this will at least give the Suns a look at Landry Shamet at PG and they're hoping to get Josh Okogie back soon to have some size in that backup backcourt

 

[Ronin]

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[Muggz]

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If I was Shamet id be like "I dont know I haven't looked at Monte" "not one time since game 7" " Haven't seen him."

 

[AzStevenCal]

If I was Shamet id be like "I dont know I haven't looked at Monte" "not one time since game 7" " Haven't seen him."

I wonder if Monty always calls you Muggs?

 

[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

Thoughts? I expect more rebounds from Torrey Craig.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Phoenix Suns: Here's what it's like when you're invited to training camp but not guaranteed a roster spot

Suns' preseason training camp invitees Frank Jackson and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot are competing for the 15th and final roster spot. Coach Monty Williams can relate.

sports.yahoo.com

Both propable get cut but nice read.

 

[Mainstreet]

Phoenix Suns: Here's what it's like when you're invited to training camp but not guaranteed a roster spot

Suns' preseason training camp invitees Frank Jackson and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot are competing for the 15th and final roster spot. Coach Monty Williams can relate.

sports.yahoo.com

Both propable get cut but nice read.

It's a tough situation. Both players appear long shots to make the team unless the Suns make a trade where more roster spots are created.

It's a shame to see players cut.

 

[Muggz]

Id cut the whole damn bench for a 4, starting under Payne and working my way down.

 

[Muggz]

Thoughts? I expect more rebounds from Torrey Craig.

The main prob with Craig is Monte throws him randomly if ever. He needs play time to produce.
Still not sure i like the product tho.

 

[JCSunsfan]

So is Torrey Craig going to fill the Jae role? Is he capable?

 

[Mainstreet]

So is Torrey Craig going to fill the Jae role? Is he capable?

Torrey Craig can be a temporary replacement for Crowder, but he is not a long term solution.

Craig has about 5 years of experience and Crowder 10.

Here is a career stat comparison.

Versus Finder | Player and Team Comparison and Head-to-Head Stats | Stathead.com

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[JCSunsfan]

Torrey Craig can be a temporary replacement for Crowder, but he is not a long term solution.

Craig has about 5 years of experience and Crowder 10.

Here is a career stat comparison.

Versus Finder | Player and Team Comparison and Head-to-Head Stats | Stathead.com

Versus Finder is a comparison tool by Stathead.com that lets you compare players and teams across basketball. If you're looking for head-to-head comparisons, the Versus Finder is your go-to tool

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Torrey is a better rebounder, not as much of a scorer, shooting percentages look about the same. Stats-wise, Jae is the better defender. Yeah, on paper, I see Torrey being able to fill that role. I have a bad feeling about this year though. This team has lost some of its fire it seems, and the competition has gotten better.

 

[Mainstreet]

Torrey is a better rebounder, not as much of a scorer, shooting percentages look about the same. Stats-wise, Jae is the better defender. Yeah, on paper, I see Torrey being able to fill that role. I have a bad feeling about this year though. This team has lost some of its fire it seems, and the competition has gotten better.

I think you are right, JC. There seems to be something missing with the current Suns.

I can't quite put a finger on it, but there seems to be something lacking after the early exit in the playoffs, Crowder and McGee not returning, the pending sale of the team and the lack of urgency to improve the team in the off season.

I'm just not feeling the chemistry, but I hope it's something that can be recaptured.

Furthermore, I'd hate to think the Suns window has closed.

 

[Superbone]

Torrey is a better rebounder, not as much of a scorer, shooting percentages look about the same. Stats-wise, Jae is the better defender. Yeah, on paper, I see Torrey being able to fill that role. I have a bad feeling about this year though. This team has lost some of its fire it seems, and the competition has gotten better.

The eye test says that Torrey is a much worse three point shooter than Jae. I feel like he is a pretty big step down. I think it's important that we get a starter level player in return for Crowder otherwise he can just sit. He was very unprofessional about his exit so he can just wait it out however long it takes for us to get something fair in return.

 

[95pro]

So is Torrey Craig going to fill the Jae role? Is he capable?

I’ve always felt that Craig plays better with better players. He fills the gaps that the starters fall short on. Energy, a knack for getting an extra possession or two. And he’s versatile on defense.

I feel like when he’s a bench player he puts too much pressure on himself to be impactful.

 

[Hoop Head]

Torrey is a better rebounder, not as much of a scorer, shooting percentages look about the same. Stats-wise, Jae is the better defender. Yeah, on paper, I see Torrey being able to fill that role. I have a bad feeling about this year though. This team has lost some of its fire it seems, and the competition has gotten better.

This team has definitely lost a lot of their fire.

I know NBA players try to avoid getting involved in other players financial issues as far as extensions go but they aren't just giving media friendly responses when asked Crowder but they've openly talked about missing him and wishing he were there. That's ridiculous. They should feel slighted or angry that he's not there. He is still under contract.

This sets a bad precedence by JJ for letting this hapoene and continuing to drag on. If if are Paul or Booker, even Ayton, then I could see it but Jae is the definition of Journeyman Role Player.