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2023-24 Season Discussion and Speculation 3 - Post Free Agency Discussion

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With the Deandre trade, which is closer to your take?

Kept him
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22%
Wait and see
9
20%
Clean cut now for a fresh start to the season
27
59%
 
Total votes: 46

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Post#121 » by KdoubleDees23 » Tue Aug 1, 2023 2:38 am

LV-Suns wrote:First time seeing Ayton playing any sort of summer ball outside of 2k.


Ayton has played a lot of basketball over the summer. Start paying attention.
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Post#122 » by Jdiddy701 » Tue Aug 1, 2023 2:57 am

LV-Suns wrote:First time seeing Ayton playing any sort of summer ball outside of 2k.

Seeing Ayton choose basketball when he can be doing anything else during his time off is pretty refreshing, definitely not something we’ve seen from him in his career yet. I’m excited for him.


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Post#123 » by grumpysaddle » Tue Aug 1, 2023 4:29 am

No Mark Jackson next season... then I saw he's being replaced by Doc Rivers gravely annoying voice. Fun.
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Post#124 » by SunsRback4Good » Tue Aug 1, 2023 6:06 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:
LV-Suns wrote:First time seeing Ayton playing any sort of summer ball outside of 2k.

Seeing Ayton choose basketball when he can be doing anything else during his time off is pretty refreshing, definitely not something we’ve seen from him in his career yet. I’m excited for him.


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Ayton means business he’s going to come in and dominate from the start no more lazy, unmotivated Ayton but a determined beast ready got set the league on fire. Plus with a new defensive minded coach god have mercy on his opponents.
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Re: 2023-24 Season Discussion and Speculation 3 - Post Free Agency Discussion 

Post#125 » by matt131 » Tue Aug 1, 2023 1:23 pm

Read on Twitter
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So Book wears a tshirt under his jersey now? Looks weird

Also the jerseys are just okay. Not the best but not awful.
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Post#126 » by ImNotMcDiSwear » Tue Aug 1, 2023 2:09 pm

matt131 wrote:
Read on Twitter
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So Book wears a tshirt under his jersey now? Looks weird

Also the jerseys are just okay. Not the best but not awful.


After seeing them on the players, I actually think they look pretty slick! At first I thought the logo/lettering was just too small. Now, I really like them.

Let's win a chip and make this jersey a classic!
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Post#127 » by Calvin Klein » Tue Aug 1, 2023 3:14 pm

They look good. No as good as 90s or Valley though. Whatever. They'll be gone in a year or two for worse one probably.
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Post#128 » by spanishninja » Tue Aug 1, 2023 3:23 pm

Calvin Klein wrote:They look good. No as good as 90s or Valley though. Whatever. They'll be gone in a year or two for worse one probably.


that's how jersey designs are nowadays. intended obsolescence. league is more concerned with recurring revenue more so than cultivating new classics. wish we had kept the Valley stuff longer than two years.
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Post#129 » by ImNotMcDiSwear » Tue Aug 1, 2023 4:23 pm

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/272641/Suns-Have-No-Trade-Offers-For-Deandre-Ayton-That-Would-Maintain-Title-Odds

While I expect us to hold onto Deandre this season, one can't help but notice that the Suns have been building the roster out with guys who can play the 5 (Eubanks/Metu/Bol/Azubuike). Makes me think they have a contingency plan in place, depending on the circumstances, to trade DA if a good opportunity presents itself.
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Post#130 » by Bogyo » Tue Aug 1, 2023 5:13 pm

ImNotMcDiSwear wrote:
matt131 wrote:
Read on Twitter
?s=46

So Book wears a tshirt under his jersey now? Looks weird

Also the jerseys are just okay. Not the best but not awful.


After seeing them on the players, I actually think they look pretty slick! At first I thought the logo/lettering was just too small. Now, I really like them.

Let's win a chip and make this jersey a classic!


I dig the whites - they look cool. If the purple was a bit more neon tone it could even be sicker.
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Post#131 » by Bogyo » Tue Aug 1, 2023 5:14 pm

ImNotMcDiSwear wrote:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/272641/Suns-Have-No-Trade-Offers-For-Deandre-Ayton-That-Would-Maintain-Title-Odds

While I expect us to hold onto Deandre this season, one can't help but notice that the Suns have been building the roster out with guys who can play the 5 (Eubanks/Metu/Bol/Azubuike). Makes me think they have a contingency plan in place, depending on the circumstances, to trade DA if a good opportunity presents itself.



Noticed that as well, just didn't want to rock the boat... But don't be surprised if our GLeague team and our seconds next couple years are all C's... you just have to hit on one...
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Re: 2023-24 Season Discussion and Speculation 3 - Post Free Agency Discussion 

Post#132 » by grumpysaddle » Tue Aug 1, 2023 7:21 pm

Bogyo wrote:
ImNotMcDiSwear wrote:
matt131 wrote:
Read on Twitter
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So Book wears a tshirt under his jersey now? Looks weird

Also the jerseys are just okay. Not the best but not awful.


After seeing them on the players, I actually think they look pretty slick! At first I thought the logo/lettering was just too small. Now, I really like them.

Let's win a chip and make this jersey a classic!


I dig the whites - they look cool. If the purple was a bit more neon tone it could even be sicker.

I feel the opposite. The white ones look weird, but the purple ones are nice.
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Post#133 » by Dr Manute » Tue Aug 1, 2023 9:43 pm

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Post#134 » by Mulhollanddrive » Tue Aug 1, 2023 11:41 pm

So now we have 5 Center options - Ayton, Eubanks, Metu, Bol, Azubuike
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Post#135 » by MrMiyagi » Wed Aug 2, 2023 12:55 am

Mulhollanddrive wrote:So now we have 5 Center options - Ayton, Eubanks, Metu, Bol, Azubuike
Our true starting lineup
SHAZAM!

Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
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Post#136 » by Frank Lee » Wed Aug 2, 2023 1:47 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:
LV-Suns wrote:First time seeing Ayton playing any sort of summer ball outside of 2k.

Seeing Ayton choose basketball when he can be doing anything else during his time off is pretty refreshing, definitely not something we’ve seen from him in his career yet. I’m excited for him.


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Ayton means business he’s going to come in and dominate from the start no more lazy, unmotivated Ayton but a determined beast ready got set the league on fire. Plus with a new defensive minded coach god have mercy on his opponents.



Are you implying Ayton is Lazy and unmotivated?
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Post#137 » by SunsRback4Good » Wed Aug 2, 2023 2:40 am

Frank Lee wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:Seeing Ayton choose basketball when he can be doing anything else during his time off is pretty refreshing, definitely not something we’ve seen from him in his career yet. I’m excited for him.


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Ayton means business he’s going to come in and dominate from the start no more lazy, unmotivated Ayton but a determined beast ready got set the league on fire. Plus with a new defensive minded coach god have mercy on his opponents.



Are you implying Ayton is Lazy and unmotivated?


Yes, I’m certain that has been implied not just by me but majority of Suns fans as well.
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Post#138 » by sunsbum » Wed Aug 2, 2023 2:56 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:
LV-Suns wrote:First time seeing Ayton playing any sort of summer ball outside of 2k.

Seeing Ayton choose basketball when he can be doing anything else during his time off is pretty refreshing, definitely not something we’ve seen from him in his career yet. I’m excited for him.


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Come on, lets not get excited about Ayton wanting to play for his national team. That's like every players dream right up there with being drafted and winning a championship.
"Mannnnn I’m like the guy that pissed this whole board off saying literally all year no Mikal, no Mikal in the KD trade."
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Post#139 » by SunsRback4Good » Wed Aug 2, 2023 3:30 am

sunsbum wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:
LV-Suns wrote:First time seeing Ayton playing any sort of summer ball outside of 2k.

Seeing Ayton choose basketball when he can be doing anything else during his time off is pretty refreshing, definitely not something we’ve seen from him in his career yet. I’m excited for him.


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Come on, lets not get excited about Ayton wanting to play for his national team. That's like every players dream right up there with being drafted and winning a championship.


If you were an NBA player what would be your dream to accomplish in the league?
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Re: 2023-24 Season Discussion and Speculation 3 - Post Free Agency Discussion 

Post#140 » by lilfishi22 » Wed Aug 2, 2023 3:56 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:
sunsbum wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:Seeing Ayton choose basketball when he can be doing anything else during his time off is pretty refreshing, definitely not something we’ve seen from him in his career yet. I’m excited for him.


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Come on, lets not get excited about Ayton wanting to play for his national team. That's like every players dream right up there with being drafted and winning a championship.


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