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We're both slow and small
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That's not fun. That's just cold, hard truth. It's time for Ishbia to take a serious look at the mistakes his impetuous behavior has caused.SunsRback4Good wrote:Fun fact: Warriors will have a better record than Phoenix this season.
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Funky Tut wrote:We could easily be 0-2. Two games in and we don't look any better than last years squad. Maybe we just need more time to gel...
Maybe give them another 3-4 years to gel. I can’t wait until 2028-2029 season everything will work out perfectly.
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Luka on the 3rd game in 4 nights is a little scary
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SunsRback4Good wrote:Funky Tut wrote:We could easily be 0-2. Two games in and we don't look any better than last years squad. Maybe we just need more time to gel...
Maybe give them another 3-4 years to gel. I can’t wait until 2028-2029 season everything will work out perfectly.
Just trying to find a spark of optimism in my miserable life as an AZ sports fan .
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At least we have the memories of the Coyotes

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SkyBill40 wrote:That's not fun. That's just cold, hard truth. It's time for Ishbia to take a serious look at the mistakes his impetuous behavior has caused.SunsRback4Good wrote:Fun fact: Warriors will have a better record than Phoenix this season.
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I guess it’s a fun and cold truth Mixed in together. Regarding Ishbia he truly loves throwing money around and won’t learn a thing until he matures who knows when that will be? A new owner came in and ruined our franchise and I thought we were already ruined with Sarver in charge. Cheap or willing to spend money owner, hmmm still don’t work out for our Phoenix Suns?
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First thing that popped up in my feed , google knows I'm miserable
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phoenix-suns/news/knicks-can-acquire-suns-220-million-superstar-doing-unthinkable/301271b2ddd3558c714e24d2
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phoenix-suns/news/knicks-can-acquire-suns-220-million-superstar-doing-unthinkable/301271b2ddd3558c714e24d2
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RaisingArizona wrote:At least we have the memories of the Coyotes
Yeah, long lasting memories!
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Funky Tut wrote:First thing that popped up in my feed , google knows I'm miserable
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phoenix-suns/news/knicks-can-acquire-suns-220-million-superstar-doing-unthinkable/301271b2ddd3558c714e24d2
Knicks have a perfectly fine team now they don’t need Booker messing up their flow. But if we can trade Nurk and Allen comes in firing on all cylinders the Suns might actually be fine. It’s only been two games let’s be patient another 2-3 weeeks.
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SunsRback4Good wrote:Sunlight wrote:SunsRback4Good wrote:
The writing on the wall my friend. Let’s trade Booker and KD for 3-4 picks and start fresh. Lol
We were very close. Booker drifted into trafic and that was the end. At that moment I already realized that it was not enough. A tougher leader is needed.
Tough leaders aren’t growing on trees daily. Besides Lebron, CP3, Butler, Luka, Giannis, Embiid, Shai how many tough leaders are in the league?
Both LA teams are not top 8 in the West and we still got choked. I understand your point but the game hasn't developed anything in over two years. It was supposed to be impossible for the opponent to defend against this team. There was talk of one of the all-time teams even close to prime GSW. When something like that is sold to fans, I'd rather take a new fresh start in the form of a rebuild.
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Anthony Davis is playing on a MVP level, these two first performances from him have been ridiculous.
We got a nice advantage but it was just the 2nd quarter, everyone knows that will dissappear at some point.
We didn't have any answer for the two-man game between Reeves and AD. It was a nightmare all game long and provided them a lot of open shots.
We played well until the 4th quarter and then we didn't have enough in our arsenal to win this one.
Nurkic's TOs are a big problem because he is trying too much and we don't need that with Tyus or Monte on the court. He looks worse than last year, hopefully he can get there in the next few games because we need him.
Tomorrow we have a good one at home. Dallas and our beloved Doncic.
We got a nice advantage but it was just the 2nd quarter, everyone knows that will dissappear at some point.
We didn't have any answer for the two-man game between Reeves and AD. It was a nightmare all game long and provided them a lot of open shots.
We played well until the 4th quarter and then we didn't have enough in our arsenal to win this one.
Nurkic's TOs are a big problem because he is trying too much and we don't need that with Tyus or Monte on the court. He looks worse than last year, hopefully he can get there in the next few games because we need him.
Tomorrow we have a good one at home. Dallas and our beloved Doncic.
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Saberestar wrote:Anthony Davis is playing on a MVP level, these two first performances from him have been ridiculous.
We got a nice advantage but it was just the 2nd quarter, everyone knows that will dissappear at some point.
We didn't have any answer for the two-man game between Reeves and AD. It was a nightmare all game long and provided them a lot of open shots.
We played well until the 4th quarter and then we didn't have enough in our arsenal to win this one.
Nurkic's TOs are a big problem because he is trying too much and we don't need that with Tyus or Monte on the court. He looks worse than last year, hopefully he can get there in the next few games because we need him.
Tomorrow we have a good one at home. Dallas and our beloved Doncic.
He will be in street clothes in 3-4 weeks
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SunsRback4Good wrote:Funky Tut wrote:First thing that popped up in my feed , google knows I'm miserable
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phoenix-suns/news/knicks-can-acquire-suns-220-million-superstar-doing-unthinkable/301271b2ddd3558c714e24d2
Knicks have a perfectly fine team now they don’t need Booker messing up their flow. But if we can trade Nurk and Allen comes in firing on all cylinders the Suns might actually be fine. It’s only been two games let’s be patient another 2-3 weeeks.
I agree that it's early, but what's discouraging is that we look too much like last year's team. I think the offense will improve, but I'm done with the Nurkic experiment. A slow plodding center who can't finish at the rim, can't space the floor, and thinks that he's a magic Johnson level passer.
Also, Dunn has shown enough IMO where he should be promoted to starter. We need to break up the 3 guard line-up and a switchable big who can protect the paint.
The Suns have looked bad against two subpar teams now to start the season, and will likely not look better on a back-to-back against the Mavs tomorrow.
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SunsRback4Good wrote:Funky Tut wrote:First thing that popped up in my feed , google knows I'm miserable
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phoenix-suns/news/knicks-can-acquire-suns-220-million-superstar-doing-unthinkable/301271b2ddd3558c714e24d2
Knicks have a perfectly fine team now they don’t need Booker messing up their flow. But if we can trade Nurk and Allen comes in firing on all cylinders the Suns might actually be fine. It’s only been two games let’s be patient another 2-3 weeeks.
Sarcasm i like.

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Sunlight wrote:SunsRback4Good wrote:Funky Tut wrote:First thing that popped up in my feed , google knows I'm miserable
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phoenix-suns/news/knicks-can-acquire-suns-220-million-superstar-doing-unthinkable/301271b2ddd3558c714e24d2
Knicks have a perfectly fine team now they don’t need Booker messing up their flow. But if we can trade Nurk and Allen comes in firing on all cylinders the Suns might actually be fine. It’s only been two games let’s be patient another 2-3 weeeks.
Sarcasm i like.
Knicks just had 4 starters put up 20+ points in a blowout win against the Pacers. They traded for Mikal and Towns recently and you expect them all of a sudden to trade for Booker? I mean it’s not realistic at this point.
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We didn't choose the scrub life, the scrub life chose us
SHAZAM!
Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
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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MrMiyagi wrote:We didn't choose the scrub life, the scrub life chose us
A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly
And is also known as a busta
Always talkin' about what he wants
And just sits on his broke ass
… So no, I don't want your number
No, I don't want to give you mine and
No, I don't want to meet you nowhere
No, I don't want none of your time
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SunsRback4Good wrote:Sunlight wrote:SunsRback4Good wrote:
Knicks have a perfectly fine team now they don’t need Booker messing up their flow. But if we can trade Nurk and Allen comes in firing on all cylinders the Suns might actually be fine. It’s only been two games let’s be patient another 2-3 weeeks.
Sarcasm i like.
Knicks just had 4 starters put up 20+ points in a blowout win against the Pacers. They traded for Mikal and Towns recently and you expect them all of a sudden to trade for Booker? I mean it’s not realistic at this point.
Yes, they are a real TEAM right now. It's only a matter of time before Booker takes over and closes games for us. Needs a little patience. Either you have the right leader or a well assembled team. We have a hero named Booker.
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Mr Puddles wrote:SunsRback4Good wrote:Funky Tut wrote:First thing that popped up in my feed , google knows I'm miserable
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/phoenix-suns/news/knicks-can-acquire-suns-220-million-superstar-doing-unthinkable/301271b2ddd3558c714e24d2
Knicks have a perfectly fine team now they don’t need Booker messing up their flow. But if we can trade Nurk and Allen comes in firing on all cylinders the Suns might actually be fine. It’s only been two games let’s be patient another 2-3 weeeks.
I agree that it's early, but what's discouraging is that we look too much like last year's team. I think the offense will improve, but I'm done with the Nurkic experiment. A slow plodding center who can't finish at the rim, can't space the floor, and thinks that he's a magic Johnson level passer.
Also, Dunn has shown enough IMO where he should be promoted to starter. We need to break up the 3 guard line-up and a switchable big who can protect the paint.
The Suns have looked bad against two subpar teams now to start the season, and will likely not look better on a back-to-back against the Mavs tomorrow.
Dunn or Royce needs to be out there but it still doesn't address our lack of size and athleticism since there are too many redundant and overlapping parts on this roster.
Nothing will change without a big trade this season. This is an ill fitting roster. Ishbia is smart enough to understand this