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Our 09-10 fan favorite, Lou Amundson is no longer with the Suns so who will replace him for 10-11?

Candidates:

Gani Lawal: I think he has a good chance to be a fan favorite for us this season if given consistent minutes. He's a hard worker, a decent rebounder and shot blocker, runs the floor with the best of the big men and plays with a lot of energy and hustle. Being a second round draft pick, expectations won't be high, so even small surprises should get him a lot of fans.

Jared Dudley: I thought he played too big of a role in big minutes last season to be given the Fan Favorite title. He goes all out every game, playing his brand of smart, hustle basketball. His 3's and smart defense always lights up the crowd. Could possibly see less minutes with Hedo around.

Josh Childress: Another great candidate to win the Fan Favourite title. He's a bit of a high flyer who can finish on alley-oops and be every where on the court because of his versatility. He's also not a bad shot blocker at his position so we could see some big weakside swats every now and again. I think his versatility on both ends of the court will make him a very strong candidate for Fan Favorite.

Hakim Warrick: Some call him a homeless man's Amare and his Amare-esque dunks could put him in strong contention for the title. Not a tenacious rebounder and only an OK shot blocker, we probably won't see too much of him on that end. If he can become a better weak-side shot blocker this season and finish dunks on a consistent basis, I think he has a good chance at winning the title.

Dwayne Jones: Once again, he'll likely be splitting time with Lawal, if he even plays at all. Hopefully, even if he gets garbage minutes, they'll be consistent garbage minutes. Not a strong contender, but a candidate nonetheless.

Matt Jannings: Not a strong candidate either, but things could easily turn in his favor if he shows up ready to play and gives us decent production off the bench.

Thoughts?

How can you have a "fan favourite list" without Goran Dragic???

I define fan favorite as a player who produces a lot in limited minutes like Lou. Or finds ways to perform at the highest level even though they aren't very athletic like Dudley. Or a player who surpasses everyone expectations in the short minutes they are given to prove themselves (Jones, Lawal).

Generally I think fan favorites are players who comes off the bench and play less than 15mpg. Hustle players or players who aren't as skilled are usually strong candidates. Goran has proven himself, will play a decent amount of minutes this season and I think he's too skilled.

I'll go with JC. Friendly looking and noticable physique. High leeper who will get attention by making exciting plays in the open court.

If Jared and Childress can be fan favourites, so can Goran.

He earned it in the playoffs. I say him.

Calvin Klein wrote:If Jared and Childress can be fan favourites, so can Goran.

He earned it in the playoffs. I say him.

+100

I'll go Gani Lawal.

Josh Childress should be loved but Dragic is just too good and flashy! Should be him.

I hope Gani Lawal becomes a fan favorite, I'd love to see him come out full of hustle and show he will be a valuable piece for this franchise.

Janning

Da_Reel_Kboy wrote:How can you have a "fan favourite list" without Goran Dragic???

My thoughts exactly.

Well, If I had to pick from that list, I'd say Josh Childress. I liked him when he used to play for ATL.

i hope earl clark will be our fan favourite, that would mean he learned how to hustle and realy showed up.

How many Lopez jerseys do you see in Arizona? Everyone loves the dude. I'll go with Dragic/Childress/Lopez.

My fan favorite would have to be goran, but according to your criteria i'll go with Gani. I like his hustle and energy. I hope dwayne jones does well too, liked what i saw out of him in the limited minutes he played for us last year.

Trick question.

No one can replace

LOUUUUUUUUUUUU

WTFsunsFTW wrote:Trick question.

No one can replace

LOUUUUUUUUUUUU

+1,000,000

sean marks

Nando88 wrote:sean marks

lilfishi22 wrote:I define fan favorite as a player who produces a lot in limited minutes like Lou. Or finds ways to perform at the highest level even though they aren't very athletic like Dudley. Or a player who surpasses everyone expectations in the short minutes they are given to prove themselves (Jones, Lawal).

Generally I think fan favorites are players who comes off the bench and play less than 15mpg. Hustle players or players who aren't as skilled are usually strong candidates. Goran has proven himself, will play a decent amount of minutes this season and I think he's too skilled.

Too skilled to be a fan favorite!!!

If I had to choose from your list,Ill say Lawal. But otherwise, I would say Dragic.