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Game 26: Phoenix Suns (16-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) l Friday l 6:30pm l BSAZ

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Re: Game 26: Phoenix Suns (16-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) l Friday l 6:30pm l BSAZ 

Post#241 » by bwgood77 » Sun Dec 11, 2022 4:59 am

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KLEON wrote:D.A better be saying that for the camera and if not he's a mitch. Zion mostly did that dunk to embarrass us and Payne is no dumbass he was standing up for his teammates. Mr.Ayton I'll watching to see how play tomorrow.


If that dunk with the game decided really bothered them than they are weak mentally. Get pissed your team lost, not about some meaningless dunk for the fans.

CP3 has shown time and time again he's weak mentally when the chips are all in....he shouldn't have taken offense to something so meaningless. I'm glad Ayton is already looking at the next game and not whining about some meaningless dunk.


I don't see anything wrong with getting pissed at Zion showboating and all I saw was too much passivity on our squad which is just the norm since our team is mostly full of nice guys especially since Jae is no longer with us.

Might make the team more fired up to get motivated next game so lets see, we definitely need more chippy players on our roster.


People can feel how they want to, but I'd rather them be pissed at themself for not bringing it than at Zion for an irrelevant dunk. If Paul didn't want them to dunk he should have let the clock run out when he had it but he went for a meaningless score himself.

Now Alvarado chirping after the buzzer - I can moreso see getting irritated at that, especially if you are a first ballot hall of famer and you have some backup PG talking trash to you after the game is over. Sure, Paul may have disrespected him before, so I can get why Jose is angry, but nonetheless, I can see getting irritated about that.
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Re: Game 26: Phoenix Suns (16-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) l Friday l 6:30pm l BSAZ 

Post#242 » by Revived » Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:25 am

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sunsfan1o1 wrote:James Jones doesn’t have the cohones. He’s scared of making trades what makes you think he’ll fire his best friend who they just extended.

I kinda agree with you guys but Monty won’t get fired for at least another 3 years. This team is getting sold to a new owner. Whoever buys the team is not gonna want to make any changes quickly and since their buying a team that’s been winning the last 3 years, their gonna want status quo for some time.

In the public, Monty and Jones are seen as very good HC and GM. Firing two people are who seen that way soon after gaining ownership of team, especially two black men, would be disastrous from a PR standpoint with how everything works today. I can already see guys like Stephen A Smith saying how the new Suns owner is even a bigger racist and needs to sell the team or something.

So yeah it’s just not gonna happen anytime soon. I’m not saying I agree with that but I believe that’s just how it’s going to be.


That's a take that I 100% don't agree with. You think that a 3-5 billion purchase is gonna be saddled with Moronty if there's better options? Everything is gonna be on hold till he gets 3 yrs b/c wokeness? That's silly imo......

But let's give you the benefit of doubt. That is solved by hiring Ime. Who all will agree is a better coach and didn't commit any crimes, he just got caught cheating with his wife. Something I'm sure alot of these coaches do.

It’s not because of “wokeness” alone but the fact that he’s taken the Suns further than any HC in franchise history and is very well respected around the league and Suns are coming off a season where they were 1 win away from semi-finals and had best record in the reg season.

Again, I’d happy to be wrong if they can find someone better than Monty but from a business and PR point of view, I just don’t see it happening. Doc Rivers lasted a while after Ballmer bought the Clippers even though he should’ve been fired instantly. I see some similarities to that here.
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Re: Game 26: Phoenix Suns (16-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) l Friday l 6:30pm l BSAZ 

Post#243 » by Frank Lee » Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:04 pm

Whoa whoa whoa there reviver…. In History?

Mc Leod took us to the finals
Westphal took us to the finals
And in my mind, both had a harder task.

I dont see many reasons a new owner would hesitate in starting with a new front office if you got a hands on-er.

Phnx has a great assistant coach. Trouble is hes our head coach. Also, i believe Jones’ and Montys extensions were severance pay insurance. Those guys know how fickle there job security is. Jones is no dummy.
It would be nothing for a new owner/group to start fresh. Especially if we auger in again.
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Re: Game 26: Phoenix Suns (16-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) l Friday l 6:30pm l BSAZ 

Post#244 » by Slim Charless » Sun Dec 11, 2022 4:20 pm

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Revived wrote:I kinda agree with you guys but Monty won’t get fired for at least another 3 years. This team is getting sold to a new owner. Whoever buys the team is not gonna want to make any changes quickly and since their buying a team that’s been winning the last 3 years, their gonna want status quo for some time.

In the public, Monty and Jones are seen as very good HC and GM. Firing two people are who seen that way soon after gaining ownership of team, especially two black men, would be disastrous from a PR standpoint with how everything works today. I can already see guys like Stephen A Smith saying how the new Suns owner is even a bigger racist and needs to sell the team or something.

So yeah it’s just not gonna happen anytime soon. I’m not saying I agree with that but I believe that’s just how it’s going to be.


That's a take that I 100% don't agree with. You think that a 3-5 billion purchase is gonna be saddled with Moronty if there's better options? Everything is gonna be on hold till he gets 3 yrs b/c wokeness? That's silly imo......

But let's give you the benefit of doubt. That is solved by hiring Ime. Who all will agree is a better coach and didn't commit any crimes, he just got caught cheating with his wife. Something I'm sure alot of these coaches do.

It’s not because of “wokeness” alone but the fact that he’s taken the Suns further than any HC in franchise history and is very well respected around the league and Suns are coming off a season where they were 1 win away from semi-finals and had best record in the reg season.

Again, I’d happy to be wrong if they can find someone better than Monty but from a business and PR point of view, I just don’t see it happening. Doc Rivers lasted a while after Ballmer bought the Clippers even though he should’ve been fired instantly. I see some similarities to that here.


I disagree, I think he's out this off-season if things don't improve. I mean wokeness is one thing, but it's a multi billion dollar investment here. They don't have time to cater.
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Re: Game 26: Phoenix Suns (16-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) l Friday l 6:30pm l BSAZ 

Post#245 » by Saberestar » Sun Dec 11, 2022 4:53 pm

Meanwhile, the Suns may also see a path to Kuzma via Cameron Johnson (currently recovering from knee surgery) and Jae Crowder.

"I don't think [Phoenix] can commit to anything long-term until a new owner is in place," one source said, but that may only be an issue if the Suns have to give up first-round compensation.

Johnson will be a restricted free agent next summer, which could appeal to the Wizards, who would have the right of first refusal on any competing offer.


Finally, the Suns are believed to have interest in both Kenyon Martin Jr. and Gordon from the Rockets.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10058226-nba-trade-intel-three-potential-fire-sales-a-juicy-kyle-kuzma-rumor
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Re: Game 26: Phoenix Suns (16-9) @ New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) l Friday l 6:30pm l BSAZ 

Post#246 » by Ghost of Kleine » Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:41 pm

Frank Lee wrote:Whoa whoa whoa there reviver…. In History?

Mc Leod took us to the finals
Westphal took us to the finals
And in my mind, both had a harder task.

I dont see many reasons a new owner would hesitate in starting with a new front office if you got a hands on-er.

Phnx has a great assistant coach. Trouble is hes our head coach. Also, i believe Jones’ and Montys extensions were severance pay insurance. Those guys know how fickle there job security is. Jones is no dummy.
It would be nothing for a new owner/group to start fresh. Especially if we auger in again.

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