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Finally Eric Gordon is here 

Post#1 » by Saberestar » Sun Jul 2, 2023 8:30 pm

He agreed to a two-year deal with the Suns, including a player option, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

Gordon had recently narrowed his choices down to Phoenix, Golden State and had even considered a reunion in Houston, sources said.

The Clippers waived the veteran on June 28 instead of guaranteeing his contract for next season. He would have been owed $20.9 million for 2023-24, per Spotrac.

Gordon averaged 12.4 points, 2.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 69 games (58 starts) with the Clippers and Rockets last season. He shot 44.6 percent from the floor.


Eric Gordon has made the 5th most shots in NBA history from at least 30 feet.

He learned a while back in Houston, there’s tremendous offensive value in spotting up way beyond the line. You put him on the strong side with Booker or KD, and good luck trying to help off.

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Post#2 » by bwgood77 » Sun Jul 2, 2023 8:37 pm

Finally after giving him a max offer sheet 11 years ago, we get him for the minimum.
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Post#3 » by sunskerr » Mon Jul 3, 2023 3:42 am

Ridiculous guard depth right now. Great to see.
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Post#4 » by lilfishi22 » Mon Jul 3, 2023 3:46 am

Didn't think we could get EG so assumed we're looking for more of a true PG type of player since we don't really have one. I suppose we have enough basketball IQ and passing ability as a team it probably didn't matter.

What's surprising is that I thought EG was older. Thought he was already 36 and turning 37 lol
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Post#5 » by RaisingArizona » Mon Jul 3, 2023 3:52 am

Cornerstone. Thought he'd be another player we always discussed but never got ala Kevin Love.
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Post#6 » by SunsRback4Good » Mon Jul 3, 2023 4:31 am

RaisingArizona wrote:Cornerstone. Thought he'd be another player we always discussed but never got ala Kevin Love.


I always envisioned myself wearing an Eric Gordon purple jersey and it finally came true. Well first I must order and wear it before the season starts.
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Post#7 » by Qwigglez » Mon Jul 3, 2023 4:32 am

Oh man if the Suns are completely healthy come playoff time, a lineup with Gordon, Book, Beal, KD, and Ayton is going to be absolutely dynamite. I don't expect it to be the starting unit depending on the matchup, but this will likely be the Suns best 5-man group in terms of plus/minus.
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Post#8 » by Mulhollanddrive » Mon Jul 3, 2023 7:16 am

Gordon played PG in playoffs with Houston under Dantoni.

Think he'd be valuable in a similar role for the bench.
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Post#9 » by Saberestar » Tue Jul 18, 2023 12:05 pm

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Post#10 » by SkyBill40 » Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:19 pm

It sure would have been nice had NO chosen to not match that RFA all those years ago. He would have been a key contributor for us.
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Post#11 » by spanishninja » Tue Aug 1, 2023 7:02 pm

Saberestar wrote:High School
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Post#12 » by SunsRback4Good » Wed Aug 2, 2023 2:42 am

Anyone here getting an Eric Gordon Jersey or already have one?
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Post#13 » by bwgood77 » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:47 pm

SunsRback4Good wrote:Anyone here getting an Eric Gordon Jersey or already have one?


No, probably just Eubanks or Metu.
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Post#14 » by Saberestar » Mon Aug 7, 2023 4:40 pm

It’s been a long time coming…and NOW it’s official.

Eric Gordon becomes the latest roster addition to Team Bahamas.

USA Basketball granted Gordon’s release and FIBA approved his change of country representation due to Article 22 of its Internal Regulations.

Article 22 prohibits a player from changing national team allegiance once he has participated in a major FIBA competition. Gordon previously competed for the USA in the 2010 FIBA World Cup. The article can be amended at FIBAs discretion if the player is joining a developing national team program and the move is deemed “in the best interest of basketball.”

Gordon will immediately join the team for the FIBA Americas Olympics Pre Qualifiers in Argentina

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Post#16 » by Mulhollanddrive » Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:21 am

bwgood77 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Anyone here getting an Eric Gordon Jersey or already have one?


No, probably just Eubanks or Metu.


Bol or Azubuike for me
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Post#17 » by sunskerr » Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:00 pm

Mulhollanddrive wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Anyone here getting an Eric Gordon Jersey or already have one?


No, probably just Eubanks or Metu.


Bol or Azubuike for me


The real question is who has had a gordon jersey since 2012 :lol:
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Post#19 » by Mulhollanddrive » Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:06 pm

Love how he attacks the rim using his size, looks decent as primary ball handler.
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Re: Finally Eric Gordon is here 

Post#20 » by Saberestar » Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:10 am

ERIC “CLUTCHTIME” GORDON

Eric Gordon goes berserk against Argentina at #FIBAOQT final to steal the game in Argentina

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