Why did Phoenix Suns release Mike James?

lamscott · Post #1 » by **lamscott** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:22 am

He was the feel good story of the season I thought?

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Mister Ze · Post #2 » by **Mister Ze** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:34 am

39/27 shooting splits will do that to you

DBurks2818 · Post #3 » by **DBurks2818** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:46 am

Every time I see his name mentioned I think of the journeyman Mike James of old. Probably because he hung around the league for so long, it’s almost like I’m expecting him to be making another comeback every time.

dukes_wild · Post #4 » by **dukes_wild** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:55 am

Probably because he's awful.

Real reason: Because his two-way contract converted into a real NBA contract due to the play 10 games thing or whatever it is. But I guess him being awful is also the real reason

dremill24 · Post #5 » by **dremill24** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:00 am

He played well enough to be converted from 2way to standard contract. But then Isaiah Canaan came in and outplayed him on an injury exception roster spot. They have to get back down to 15 so he’s out.

K_chile22 · Post #6 » by **K_chile22** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:01 am

Because he sucks. He had one good game and was garbage afterwards. They just gave him a minimum deal because they probably promised to after that one good game

miamiheat319 · Post #7 » by **miamiheat319** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:03 am

To everybody saying he sucks, he didn't. He had 3 20+ point games and multiple other double-digit scoring games. He just fell out of the rotation after they brought Isaiah Canaan in and they needed to get the roster back down to 15 spots. He should definitely find another spot on an NBA roster though.

Barnzy · Post #8 » by **Barnzy** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:05 am

miamiheat319 wrote:To everybody saying he sucks, he didn't. He had 3 20+ point games and multiple other double-digit scoring games. He just fell out of the rotation after they brought Isaiah Canaan in and they needed to get the roster back down to 15 spots. He should definitely find another spot on an NBA roster though.

Any NBA player who takes enough shots will get some points.

He sucks.

ubernathan · Post #9 » by **ubernathan** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:17 am

Master Ze wrote:39/27 shooting splits will do that to you

Lonzo Ball gets away with it.

thamadkant · Post #10 » by **thamadkant** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:39 am

Because he is a damn ball hog.

If you watch him wave better players away so he can get isolation... Then either gets rejected or launches a wild shot.... While ignoring team mates... Developing team mates who need the ball to improve.... You know why he was released.

Isaiah Canaan came in... Showed how a role playing PG is suppose to be... Distribute the ball... Run the plays.... Get the ball to players.... Shoot last or if it's the best play remaining. Much better by eye test and suns also as a team has looked better.

thamadkant · Post #11 » by **thamadkant** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:41 am

ubernathan wrote:
Master Ze wrote:39/27 shooting splits will do that to you

Lonzo Ball gets away with it.

Lonzo is struggling shooting.

But decision making on court is crazy good.

He makes team mates better... He's like Rubio but with the ability to get hot shooting wise.

thamadkant · Post #12 » by **thamadkant** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:43 am

miamiheat319 wrote:To everybody saying he sucks, he didn't. He had 3 20+ point games and multiple other double-digit scoring games. He just fell out of the rotation after they brought Isaiah Canaan in and they needed to get the roster back down to 15 spots. He should definitely find another spot on an NBA roster though.

He was brought in to be a point guard.
Hopefully a proper point guard.

But what Mike James was or is, is a bad shooting ball hog.

Mulhollanddrive · Post #13 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 5:01 am

Basically McDonough went on radio after 2 weeks saying he'd sign James.

So he had to pay him what he promised otherwise he would have been let go earlier.

Couldn't afford another player fallout.

NyKnicks1714 · Post #14 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 5:09 am

He's 42 years old, I don't blame them.

Rednation91 · Post #15 » by **Rednation91** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 5:21 am

DBurks2818 wrote:Every time I see his name mentioned I think of the journeyman Mike James of old. Probably because he hung around the league for so long, it’s almost like I’m expecting him to be making another comeback every time.

Yea same with me, which is ridiculous since he is on Houstons coaching staff

Post #16 » by **KF10** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 5:30 am

I know it was only against the Kings, but he looked good against against us. I was a bit surprised that he was cut (just going by his performance against the Kings).

HoopsMalone · Post #17 » by **HoopsMalone** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:13 am

He'd be a big upgrade at backup PG for several teams. I'm surprised Charlotte or Denver hasn't already brought him in.

PapaBear53 · Post #18 » by **PapaBear53** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:22 am

1UPZ wrote:
ubernathan wrote:
Master Ze wrote:39/27 shooting splits will do that to you

Lonzo Ball gets away with it.

Lonzo is struggling shooting.

But decision making on court is crazy good.

He makes team mates better...He's like Rubio but with the ability to get hot shooting wise.

You're half right...he _IS_ like Rubio......

Post #19 » by **Jakay** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:22 am

DBurks2818 wrote:Every time I see his name mentioned I think of the journeyman Mike James of old. Probably because he hung around the league for so long, it’s almost like I’m expecting him to be making another comeback every time.

Who?

MIKE JAMES

TOMSPY77 · Post #20 » by **TOMSPY77** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:30 am

Rednation91 wrote:
DBurks2818 wrote:Every time I see his name mentioned I think of the journeyman Mike James of old. Probably because he hung around the league for so long, it’s almost like I’m expecting him to be making another comeback every time.

Yea same with me, which is ridiculous since he is on Houstons coaching staff

Yeah, me as well, first time I saw a thread or headline with him in it I was like the other 'MJ' is still playing?

Nice to hear he is on an NBA bench as a coach though.