Taylor Griffin Signed.

harshey1388 · Post #1 » by **harshey1388** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:21 pm

i was the one who said we're smarter than signing him but i guess i was wrong. just got a text from KTAR saying "suns announce signing of 2nd round draft pick Taylor Griffin"

Thoughts?

Nando88 · Post #2 » by **Nando88** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:27 pm

my thoughts on this signing are reflected perfectly in this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

grumpysaddle · Post #3 » by **grumpysaddle** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:37 pm

what a terrible signing.

Gorilla Warfare · Post #4 » by **Gorilla Warfare** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:38 pm

I think he'll kill it in the D-League for us.

harshey1388 · Post #5 » by **harshey1388** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:41 pm

does this give hope that something remotely good is going to come from Pavs contract?

Sun Scorched · Post #6 » by **Sun Scorched** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:42 pm

Get Nashty wrote:I think he'll kill it in the D-League for us.

+1.

He's the cheapest roster fill available for us. 2nd round rookie scale is over 600k in savings after tax when compared to the veteran minimum.

Sun Scorched · Post #7 » by **Sun Scorched** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:42 pm

harshey1388 wrote:does this give hope that something remotely good is going to come from Pavs contract?

After Pavlovic gets bought out, we will have 13.

No chance we go over.

SideSwipe · Post #8 » by **SideSwipe** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:43 pm

Although, I certainly don't think he was an amazing pickup for us, there is something to be said for his work-ethic, tenacity and grit. He doesn't seem to mind to get dirty to try to come up with a loose ball, and will likely continue to work hard on his game.

MaryvalesFinest · Post #9 » by **MaryvalesFinest** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:44 pm

Don't know why alot of people seem down on the signing, Taylor Griffin is a much better player than Amundson. If he can make the team, Taylor Griffin definately can.

Nando88 · Post #10 » by **Nando88** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:47 pm

MaryvalesFinest wrote:Don't know why alot of people seem down on the signing, Taylor Griffin is a much better player than Amundson. If he can make the team, Taylor Griffin definately can.

just wow...

thruthefire · Post #11 » by **thruthefire** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:48 pm

Him and Robin should get along just fine!

Post #12 » by **TASTIC** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:51 pm

Mary...you're clearly just anti-Amundson, to make such a naive statement that a 2nd round rookie is better than a guy who was our main backup PF/C, is only 26, dirt cheap, and averaged 5.4pts and 4reb AND 1.2blks in only 16mins per after the AS Break...

"Much better"?

Please.

I'm guessing you didn't like Majerle, Hornacek or Chapman?

harshey1388 · Post #13 » by **harshey1388** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:52 pm

MaryvalesFinest wrote:Don't know why alot of people seem down on the signing, Taylor Griffin is a much better player than Amundson. If he can make the team, Taylor Griffin definately can.

oh man not again. seriously? :wavefinger:

harshey1388 · Post #14 » by **harshey1388** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:53 pm

TASTIC wrote:Mary...you're clearly just anti-Amundson, to make such a naive statement that a 2nd round rookie is better than a guy who was our main backup PF/C, is only 26, dirt cheap, and averaged 5.4pts and 4reb AND 1.2blks in only 16mins per after the AS Break...

"Much better"?

Please.

I'm guessing you didn't like Majerle, Hornacek or Chapman?

+1

MaryvalesFinest · Post #15 » by **MaryvalesFinest** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:56 pm

TASTIC wrote:Mary...you're clearly just anti-Amundson, to make such a naive statement that a 2nd round rookie is better than a guy who was our main backup PF/C, is only 26, dirt cheap, and averaged 5.4pts and 4reb AND 1.2blks in only 16mins per after the AS Break...

"Much better"?

Please.

I'm guessing you didn't like Majerle, Hornacek or Chapman?

If given the same amount of minutes I'm sure Griffin can put up around the same numbers, plus he's 4 years younger.

MaryvalesFinest · Post #16 » by **MaryvalesFinest** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:57 pm

Plus Griffin and Amundson are basically the same type of player but Griffin has way more potential.

Post #17 » by **TASTIC** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:59 pm

Griffin will be lucky to play 2 years in the NBA, book it. classic tweener who's too short for PF or C, and can't shoot or dribble and is too slow to guard 3s

And he's not the athletic freak like Maxiell or deceptively quick like Big Baby...

Just because a player's young doesn't mean he has potential. Griffin will NEVER average 5 and 4 let alone a block per...

RunDogGun · Post #18 » by **RunDogGun** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:02 pm

TASTIC wrote:Mary...you're clearly just anti-Amundson, to make such a naive statement that a 2nd round rookie is better than a guy who was our main backup PF/C, is only 26, dirt cheap, and averaged 5.4pts and 4reb AND 1.2blks in only 16mins per after the AS Break...

"Much better"?

Please.

I'm guessing you didn't like Majerle, Hornacek or Chapman?

My thoughts exactly.

MaryvalesFinest · Post #19 » by **MaryvalesFinest** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:05 pm

TASTIC wrote:Griffin will be lucky to play 2 years in the NBA, book it. classic tweener who's too short for PF or C, and can't shoot or dribble and is too slow to guard 3s

And he's not the athletic freak like Maxiell or deceptively quick like Big Baby...

Just because a player's young doesn't mean he has potential. Griffin will NEVER average 5 and 4 let alone a block per...

Amundson is around the same size isn't he? In the Suns system Griffin could probally play some at the PF position.

wdrummel · Post #20 » by **wdrummel** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:06 pm

So has it been confirmed that Mary is racist yet?