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Yeah they are a mid market team with a bad reputation. If they can change that reputation they vault to squarely in the second tier just below the LA/Miami types. I've thought for years that phoenix is a bit of a sleeping giant of an NBA market because it's a place guys do actually like living.Djedefre wrote:Suns are not small market team
Hell I'd argue if the suns rep is right they are ahead of the bulls. Big city but they've had surprisingly bad luck recruiting FAs. Plus it's cold as hell in the winter. Atlanta is another market that should in theory be more attractive than it is.Djedefre wrote:Pretty much. 1st tier is LA teams, Knicks/Nets, Bulls, Heat. Then you have teams like Houston, Dallas or us. Not a top destination, but far from the cella dwellaz of this league.
WeekapaugGroove wrote:Yeah they are a mid market team with a bad reputation. If they can change that reputation they vault to squarely in the second tier just below the LA/Miami types. I've thought for years that phoenix is a bit of a sleeping giant of an NBA market because it's a place guys do actually like living.Djedefre wrote:Suns are not small market team
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I'm talking about player interest not fan support, they can be tied together some but not exactly the same.GoodBehavior wrote:WeekapaugGroove wrote:Yeah they are a mid market team with a bad reputation. If they can change that reputation they vault to squarely in the second tier just below the LA/Miami types. I've thought for years that phoenix is a bit of a sleeping giant of an NBA market because it's a place guys do actually like living.Djedefre wrote:Suns are not small market team
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LOL, I am assuming most folks on this boards are in the area. The unofficial attendance at game are probably closer to 5k-7k. The city and state do not care much about sports, they care even less about the Suns. Denver is considered mid market. And Phoenix is below Denver.
Think twice about it.WeekapaugGroove wrote:I consider this a much much worse thing than Fred Van Vleet saying he wants to get paid[/url]
The Suns are hoping to use this pick to trade for Oklahoma City point guard Chris Paul, according to league sources. If the Thunder end up here, it’s unclear whom they would target. But if the Suns stay put, it makes logical sense they’d pursue a wing like Okoro since they’re still seeking trades involving Kelly Oubre. It’s been a challenge to find a home for Okoro, who has received interest as high as no. 5 with the Cavaliers, though that noise has quieted in recent weeks. Despite his elite defense and intangibles, teams are concerned about the development of his jumper.
darmani wrote:KOC about the #10 pick:The Suns are hoping to use this pick to trade for Oklahoma City point guard Chris Paul, according to league sources. If the Thunder end up here, it’s unclear whom they would target. But if the Suns stay put, it makes logical sense they’d pursue a wing like Okoro since they’re still seeking trades involving Kelly Oubre. It’s been a challenge to find a home for Okoro, who has received interest as high as no. 5 with the Cavaliers, though that noise has quieted in recent weeks. Despite his elite defense and intangibles, teams are concerned about the development of his jumper.
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WeekapaugGroove wrote:Hell I'd argue if the suns rep is right they are ahead of the bulls. Big city but they've had surprisingly bad luck recruiting FAs. Plus it's cold as hell in the winter. Atlanta is another market that should in theory be more attractive than it is.Djedefre wrote:Pretty much. 1st tier is LA teams, Knicks/Nets, Bulls, Heat. Then you have teams like Houston, Dallas or us. Not a top destination, but far from the cella dwellaz of this league.
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darmani wrote:KOC about the #10 pick:The Suns are hoping to use this pick to trade for Oklahoma City point guard Chris Paul, according to league sources. If the Thunder end up here, it’s unclear whom they would target. But if the Suns stay put, it makes logical sense they’d pursue a wing like Okoro since they’re still seeking trades involving Kelly Oubre. It’s been a challenge to find a home for Okoro, who has received interest as high as no. 5 with the Cavaliers, though that noise has quieted in recent weeks. Despite his elite defense and intangibles, teams are concerned about the development of his jumper.
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Yeah you'd think with their legacy they'd be a more attractive destination but it's just not proved out to be the case post Jordan. Like I can't even think of one big name FA they have actually landed.cberry78 wrote:WeekapaugGroove wrote:Hell I'd argue if the suns rep is right they are ahead of the bulls. Big city but they've had surprisingly bad luck recruiting FAs. Plus it's cold as hell in the winter. Atlanta is another market that should in theory be more attractive than it is.Djedefre wrote:Pretty much. 1st tier is LA teams, Knicks/Nets, Bulls, Heat. Then you have teams like Houston, Dallas or us. Not a top destination, but far from the cella dwellaz of this league.
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Chicago will always be ahead of the Suns because of the Jordan era. Having that kind of legacy in pro-sports is huge to the players and culture. The SSOL and KJ era Suns were amazing, especially from a fan's perspective, but since we never won it all (let alone repeatedly) we were always overshadowed by the dynasty's of those eras.
WeekapaugGroove wrote:Yeah you'd think with their legacy they'd be a more attractive destination but it's just not proved out to be the case post Jordan. Like I can't even think of one big name FA they have actually landed.cberry78 wrote:WeekapaugGroove wrote:Hell I'd argue if the suns rep is right they are ahead of the bulls. Big city but they've had surprisingly bad luck recruiting FAs. Plus it's cold as hell in the winter. Atlanta is another market that should in theory be more attractive than it is.
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Chicago will always be ahead of the Suns because of the Jordan era. Having that kind of legacy in pro-sports is huge to the players and culture. The SSOL and KJ era Suns were amazing, especially from a fan's perspective, but since we never won it all (let alone repeatedly) we were always overshadowed by the dynasty's of those eras.
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I know about DB and Galo from Italy, but what's the deal with a CP3 & Galo connection, I can't find anything about it?