2022-23 Season Discussion and Speculation 5 - The KD era begins

[WeekapaugGroove]

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Will be funny when Green signs with Phoenix for the MLE because Ishbia promises him a 7 figure no show job with his mortgage company after he retires. I kid I kid, kind of

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[grumpysaddle]

I just love how some of you ppl are getting in your little cheapshots at Bridges since he got traded. Saw someone saying he was a big distraction to D.A now this crap about him not being that good. Just be happy that he's playing well. He's been one of our best players and our best player when Book and CP were out. He's showing that he can be one of the best 2 way players in the league and I wish nothing but success for Bridges.

You saw me throw a "cheap shot" because your reading comprehension is lacking. He's one of my favorite players, but learning FROM kevin durant, instead of learning WITH Mikal Bridges is a huge difference for a player that is as impressionable as DA. I stated that Bridges isn't the most serious of players all the time, but that doesn't mean he isn't great. Some players can joke around and keep things light and still be a great player. DA is not one of those players. My point was Kevin Durant is far more serious of a person, and that is something DA needs. He will be more focused moving forward, IMO, but way to put words in my mouth.

Ok mam don't curse me out. I just find it odd that all of this is being said when Bridges is in another uniform. Btw isn't D.A a grown arse man and he should know when its gametime he should be focussing on the game? Go ahead and keep cuddling D.A and blaming other for his mistakes

Lol, wut? I blame DA himself for his own downsides constantly. I wouldn't have said this if the trade never happened because there would be no reason to say it. You need to work on reading comprehension.

[Crives]

Link to KD?

[grumpysaddle]

So, it appears the Suns have no interest in John Wall for some PG backup, as I assume since Okogie and/or Booker can fill that role if both CP3 and Payne go, down during the playoffs.

So, if that is the case, I guess I'm surprised they have not reached out to Stanley Johnson. He's one of the few buyout candidates who are still young, and who can potentially, resurrect his career.

Are they waiting/hoping for someone specific? I'm very happy they grabbed Ross. IMO, he's a much better pick up than Justin Holiday, especially when looking how far he appears to have fallen off in the past couple of years, as in comparison to Ross.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see what, if anything, the Suns are planning over the next few days. I would not, personally, be too excited about going after Love, tbh, but I can see the appeal, I guess...

Love does the one thing no one else consistently does, rebound. That is the reason you'd bring him in. If he's a minimum buyout deal, it's really a no-brainer.

[spanishninja]

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Draymond's already been kissing Ishbia's ass on his podcast.

[Calvin Klein]

This is weird to do mid season but ok

[spanishninja]

This is weird to do mid season but ok

so is doing podcasts on the league while actively playing in the conference finals but he did that regardless.

[sunsbum]

press conference was a snooze fest.

[Sunlight]

There is still 5 back to back games left, so the most important thing is to rest at least 2-3 starters every time. Hopefully lessons have been learned from last year stupidity.

[KLEON]

You saw me throw a "cheap shot" because your reading comprehension is lacking. He's one of my favorite players, but learning FROM kevin durant, instead of learning WITH Mikal Bridges is a huge difference for a player that is as impressionable as DA. I stated that Bridges isn't the most serious of players all the time, but that doesn't mean he isn't great. Some players can joke around and keep things light and still be a great player. DA is not one of those players. My point was Kevin Durant is far more serious of a person, and that is something DA needs. He will be more focused moving forward, IMO, but way to put words in my mouth.

Ok mam don't curse me out. I just find it odd that all of this is being said when Bridges is in another uniform. Btw isn't D.A a grown arse man and he should know when its gametime he should be focussing on the game? Go ahead and keep cuddling D.A and blaming other for his mistakes

Lol, wut? I blame DA himself for his own downsides constantly. I wouldn't have said this if the trade never happened because there would be no reason to say it. You need to work on reading comprehension.

Your name really explains your personality

[lilfishi22]

Bridges is a good player. Even very good. But he is not that gifted. Someone has to shoot 25 times in the Nets now and he is the only one who can fabricate his own shots from good places.
I am not taking anything away from him, but 45 in a Nets uniform with Cam, Finney-Smith, Claxton, Simmons, etc is not that good.

I just love how some of you ppl are getting in your little cheapshots at Bridges since he got traded. Saw someone saying he was a big distraction to D.A now this crap about him not being that good. Just be happy that he's playing well. He's been one of our best players and our best player when Book and CP were out. He's showing that he can be one of the best 2 way players in the league and I wish nothing but success for Bridges.

You saw me throw a "cheap shot" because your reading comprehension is lacking. He's one of my favorite players, but learning FROM kevin durant, instead of learning WITH Mikal Bridges is a huge difference for a player that is as impressionable as DA. I stated that Bridges isn't the most serious of players all the time, but that doesn't mean he isn't great. Some players can joke around and keep things light and still be a great player. DA is not one of those players. My point was Kevin Durant is far more serious of a person, and that is something DA needs. He will be more focused moving forward, IMO, but way to put words in my mouth.

I think it's the way you worded it. Sounded like you're saying DA isn't serious (which affects his game) *because* Mikal isn't the most serious guy. I think that's taking blame and personal responsibility away from DA when he lacked focus in games and unfairly attributing that blame to Mikal.

You can certainly suggest Durant's seriousness will be infectious, as is CP3's but to drop Mikal in there is BS

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Ok mam don't curse me out. I just find it odd that all of this is being said when Bridges is in another uniform. Btw isn't D.A a grown arse man and he should know when its gametime he should be focussing on the game? Go ahead and keep cuddling D.A and blaming other for his mistakes

Lol, wut? I blame DA himself for his own downsides constantly. I wouldn't have said this if the trade never happened because there would be no reason to say it. You need to work on reading comprehension.

Your name really explains your personality

Have you seen me posting? It's usually animated gif reactions. You obviously need to work on your reading comprehension, since this is obviously the first time you've read my name along with my post.

Now back to barf.gifs, but this time in your honor.

[lilfishi22]

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I can think of quite a few players better suited for the three point contest but okay.

I feel Randle got the nod because he's a big and they've been trying to get bigs in that comp for the last few years. He's also in the all-star game so he's already in Utah anyway whereas other guys who are better shooters like CamJo or Damion Lee might prefer to stay the hell away from all that and just go chill somewhere

[WeekapaugGroove]

They should have invited Mad Max so they could have a villain for the crowd to boo

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[Revived]

press conference was a snooze fest.

Apparently fans bought tickets to it? I wonder how much the tickets were.

Like the excitement but it was a little annoying them interrupting KD in the middle of what he’s saying.

[sunsfan1o1]

Jimmy Butler isn’t a player that “half asses” anything. Not sure if you’ve followed his career, he’s probably one of the few superstars that does the best they can each play on the court. He takes pride in it too and it’s why he had issues with the players in Minnesota who weren’t doing the same.

Bridges did have uncontested shots but he also had plenty where he scored 1 on 1 against tough defense.

The entire Heat team looks like they’re half assing it on defense.
Wait until the playoffs before you start spewing blasphemous nonsense about Devin Booker.
If Bridges is dropping 40 on Butler in the playoffs he’s got it.
I highly doubt it though.
You should watch more closely to the amount of effort the Heat are putting into playing defense.
Looks like they don’t feel like playing. They look like a team that can’t wait to go on all star vacation.

What “blasphemous nonsense” are you saying that I said about Booker? Calling him an elite scorer? Or saying he looks for screens to get defenders like Butler off him, something even one of the greatest offensive players in basketball history Steph Curry does. Have you been drinking this early in the morning or something?

You look like you’re trying super hard to negate his performance. And you’re not succeeding.

LOL. Your girl was here.
Booker and Curry need multiple screens because they’re actually being defended big guy. LOL. That’s what real defense looks like. Not what Bridges was getting. LOL. If Butler was on Bridges and actually playing defense Bridges wouldn’t get 20 points I guarantee it. Don’t play yourself.

[Revived]

The entire Heat team looks like they’re half assing it on defense.
Wait until the playoffs before you start spewing blasphemous nonsense about Devin Booker.
If Bridges is dropping 40 on Butler in the playoffs he’s got it.
I highly doubt it though.
You should watch more closely to the amount of effort the Heat are putting into playing defense.
Looks like they don’t feel like playing. They look like a team that can’t wait to go on all star vacation.

What “blasphemous nonsense” are you saying that I said about Booker? Calling him an elite scorer? Or saying he looks for screens to get defenders like Butler off him, something even one of the greatest offensive players in basketball history Steph Curry does. Have you been drinking this early in the morning or something?

You look like you’re trying super hard to negate his performance. And you’re not succeeding.

LOL. Your girl was here.
Booker and Curry need multiple screens because they’re actually being defended big guy. LOL. That’s what real defense looks like. Not what Bridges was getting. LOL. If Butler was on Bridges and actually playing defense Bridges wouldn’t get 20 points I guarantee it. Don’t play yourself.

Then what was he doing when guarding Bridges on those plays? Admiring him?

You’re make zero sense bud.

[sunsfan1o1]

What “blasphemous nonsense” are you saying that I said about Booker? Calling him an elite scorer? Or saying he looks for screens to get defenders like Butler off him, something even one of the greatest offensive players in basketball history Steph Curry does. Have you been drinking this early in the morning or something?

You look like you’re trying super hard to negate his performance. And you’re not succeeding.

LOL. Your girl was here.
Booker and Curry need multiple screens because they’re actually being defended big guy. LOL. That’s what real defense looks like. Not what Bridges was getting. LOL. If Butler was on Bridges and actually playing defense Bridges wouldn’t get 20 points I guarantee it. Don’t play yourself.

Then what was he doing when guarding Bridges on those plays? Admiring him?

You’re make zero sense bud.

LOL. To you it makes no sense. But it doesn’t have to. Like I said Butler was not playing hard. At leases not from the highlights you posted. I mean Gabe Vincent flopped in the post on Mikal and he got a layup. Who flops in the post on Mikal. Why?
45 is not the same as 45 10 years ago. I’m not negating his performance, it’s just not as impressive as you’re making it out to be and should never be compared to Booker.
Cam Thomas had 3 straight 40 point games and he’s back to the bench. Apparently his coach ain’t that impressed about 40 either.

[bwgood77]

Love would be a nice addition but I wouldn't be buying a jersey yet. I think there will be a few factors in his decision. He's a LA guy so I could see him go there plus I think there are other spots that can offer more guaranteed playing time where as in Phoenix its likely more matchup based.

Also let's be real here a team that's actually trying to win and compete is buying him out so even if he signs I'd temper expectations.

But I wouldn't hate the move and there are some matchups that you can probably live with his horrific D as long as he's giving you something on O.

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I don't think I'd buy his jersey even if he does well. Of course you can't buy his jersey yet....and I know you are it kind of like Winston Wolf used a line.

[bwgood77]

Can we put Shamet on an IR list like the NFL. That would allow us to add a replacement player to our 15 man roster?

I do not think we should drop either Saben Lee or Ish at this point.

Saban and Ish are on two way deals so dropping them doesn't do anything. The suns still have 1 open regular roster spot though. Ish only has 1 game remaining on his two way so either needs that spot or is done for the year. But they don't need to cut him or anything like that.

And no the NBA doesn't have an injured reserve.

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Oh if he only has 1 game surely they will sign him unless they think they have enough now with Warren, Craig, Okogie, Ross and can just keep him on his two way.