2022-23 Season Discussion and Speculation 5 - The KD era begins

Ghost of Kleine · Post #1221 » by **Ghost of Kleine** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:06 am

KdoubleDees23 · Post #1222 » by **KdoubleDees23** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:08 am

bigfoot wrote:4 Out: Crowder, Bridges, Johnson, Saric
3 In: Durant, Warren, Bazley

So we have two open roster spots?

Actually 3 out, 3 in and we will get Reggie jackson if bought out

Jae doesn’t count as he didn’t play at all and wasn’t at games

Post #1223 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:09 am

grumpysaddle wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
grumpysaddle wrote:Yeah, I was there for it. It was misery. I'll settle for having KD on the team with Booker. Who would have thought that would happen when we drafted Booker?

No one. Though my feeling on KD have changed significantly since that time. He's a baller though. At least he should bring us wins even if he isn't likable.

I don't think he's unlikable. He made a questionable choice joining that Warriors' team, but in 20 years no one will talk about it, only that he got those 2 rings. I think most of the unlikeable parts were due to the other stars he was close to and decided to work with.

I've never really liked him after he chose to join the Warriors. Just felt totally unfair. I don't blame him for it and it's within his rights but he definitely didn't win my over with that move.

So while I don't like him, I absolute respect him as a baller. He's probably one of the most focused superstars when he's on the court. He's pretty much a drama free guy. Yeah he asked for a trade in the offseason but he didn't let none of that drama affect his game, like at all. On that note, I never really like CP3 either although I have the utmost respect for him and his career.

Phystic · Post #1224 » by **Phystic** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:13 am

Top buyout candidates?

Reggie would be huge. I wouldn't be mad at Barton or Dedmon

Ghost of Kleine · Post #1225 » by **Ghost of Kleine** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:13 am

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matt131 · Post #1226 » by **matt131** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:15 am

Zach Lowe said he knows a team offered Brooklyn 4 first round picks for Mikal today. Didn’t say which team.

TeamTragic · Post #1227 » by **TeamTragic** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:18 am

Phystic wrote:Top buyout candidates?

Reggie would be huge. I wouldn't be mad at Barton or Dedmon

Jackson/Holiday/Barton

Ghost of Kleine · Post #1228 » by **Ghost of Kleine** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:20 am

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bigfoot · Post #1229 » by **bigfoot** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:22 am

KdoubleDees23 wrote:
bigfoot wrote:4 Out: Crowder, Bridges, Johnson, Saric
3 In: Durant, Warren, Bazley

So we have two open roster spots?

Actually 3 out, 3 in and we will get Reggie jackson if bought out

Jae doesn’t count as he didn’t play at all and wasn’t at games

Jae was part of the 15-man roster. However, Suns have only had 14 rostered all season and now have 13 with two two-way players.

edit: To be clear

Thirteen rostered
Paul/Payne
Booker/Shamet
Craig/Lee/Okogie
Durant/Warren/Bazley
Ayton/Landale/Biz

Two-ways:
Wainwright
Saben Lee

KdoubleDees23 · Post #1230 » by **KdoubleDees23** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:25 am

bigfoot wrote:
KdoubleDees23 wrote:
bigfoot wrote:4 Out: Crowder, Bridges, Johnson, Saric
3 In: Durant, Warren, Bazley

So we have two open roster spots?

Actually 3 out, 3 in and we will get Reggie jackson if bought out

Jae doesn’t count as he didn’t play at all and wasn’t at games

Jae was part of the 15-man roster. However, Suns have only had 14 rostered all season and now have 13 with two two-way players.

Jae isn’t part of anything …..
Suns will add Jackson, and richardson or love

Post #1231 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:27 am

Ghost of Kleine wrote:

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Two blokes that watched maybe 5 games of ours combined. If they knew anything about the Suns, they would know our bench really was subpar before any trades too place and nothing changed after.

Ghost of Kleine · Post #1232 » by **Ghost of Kleine** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:28 am

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starbosa10 · Post #1233 » by **starbosa10** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:29 am

matt131 wrote:Zach Lowe said he knows a team offered Brooklyn 4 first round picks for Mikal today. Didn’t say which team.

So basically 8-9 first round picks of value for KD lol better get a title in the next two years

grumpysaddle · Post #1234 » by **grumpysaddle** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:32 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
grumpysaddle wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
No one. Though my feeling on KD have changed significantly since that time. He's a baller though. At least he should bring us wins even if he isn't likable.

I don't think he's unlikable. He made a questionable choice joining that Warriors' team, but in 20 years no one will talk about it, only that he got those 2 rings. I think most of the unlikeable parts were due to the other stars he was close to and decided to work with.

I've never really liked him after he chose to join the Warriors. Just felt totally unfair. I don't blame him for it and it's within his rights but he definitely didn't win my over with that move.

So while I don't like him, I absolute respect him as a baller. He's probably one of the most focused superstars when he's on the court. He's pretty much a drama free guy. Yeah he asked for a trade in the offseason but he didn't let none of that drama affect his game, like at all. On that note, I never really like CP3 either although I have the utmost respect for him and his career.

I couldn't stand CP3, but I can't argue results, and we've been a way better team with him here. So while I've never villainized Durant, I understand. I think there's a lot that is misunderstood about KD, but he's the top of the line in basketball so there's a lot of eyes on him all the time and a lot of expectations. I like CP3 a lot more now that he's been on the team I like for a few seasons, even though he's crumbling from old age before our very eyes.

matt131 · Post #1235 » by **matt131** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:36 am

Listening further into the Lowe podcast. Holy crap they are being gentle on the warriors for completely **** up the wiseman draft pick. I’ve never heard such praise for a team giving up so quickly on a SECOND OVERALL PICK just to get GP2 back. Suns got infinitely more flask for not offering Jalen smith his 5th year option or whatever. Way to just completely suck their dick. I thought they were light years ahead? Maybe THEY could have known Halliburton was gonna be so good. Or maybe take Ball? Geez

matt131 · Post #1236 » by **matt131** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:39 am

Dang Memphis offered 3 first round picks for OG. Toronto wanted a good player along with that. That’s steep but also glad the Grizz didn’t end up with him

Ghost of Kleine · Post #1237 » by **Ghost of Kleine** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:39 am

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Frank Lee · Post #1238 » by **Frank Lee** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:44 am

Has anyone heard from Durant?

Frank Lee · Post #1239 » by **Frank Lee** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:46 am

Ghost of Kleine wrote:

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Slim Charless · Post #1240 » by **Slim Charless** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:56 am

Cutter wrote:I'm still trying to understand the Ishbia and James Jones dynamic in this trade. I heard on the radio and a couple of podcasts that Jones was shifting to a John Collins trade.with Atlanta, but Ishbia told Jones to swing for the fences and get KD from the Nets. If this is accurate then it could be problematic for JJ. Ishbia, from what little I have seen, is a very dynamic leader who isn't afraid to take smart risks where as James Jones is more of a builder from within. It feels like Ishbia had to tell Jones to get this done or otherwise we would have had John Collins.

I think John Collins might ultimately end up in the desert. If Ayton sucks this post season, we can easily move him to Atlanta for Collins and Capela.

What do you think our chances are of winning the West and the Championship if we win the West?