SunsRback4Good wrote:Qwigglez wrote:SunsRback4Good wrote:If our backup pg Payne continues to play this bad, do we honestly have a chance at winning a title?
What? Damion Came is playing well enough. 4/10 but 7 assists is solid.
I’d hate to nitpick but 0-5 from threes. Yes, 7 assists is excellent from Payne, but his shooting % is heavilY down from two years ago. Went from 48% fg to just 41% and 44% 3’s to 37% those are significant decline in just a few years. Are his recent injuries a sign of his poor play, or is there another reason he’s struggling not only this season but last too. ( last season contract year, but how about this?)
Yeah his numbers are down significantly. I know Tom Bombadil is only on a two-way contract so he isn't useable in the playoffs but I don't feel like the Suns need another guard behind Gimley despite his injuries this year. If you remember the last couple of years the Suns have had had many third string guards like Pippin who is currently with the Hawks, and even that sharpshooter two seasons ago in Legolas who is out of the league now but played for the Knicks, Pistons, amongst other teams. I think our GM Elrond is doing a better job of putting the correct pieces around our core guys, getting versatile wing players. I know Gandalf is getting old as he's 38 and is injury prone too but Frodo is capable of leading the way, especially with the newest sidekick Samwise! I know everyone talks about our center's heart isn't in the right place but I think Smeagle does good for the most part even though we know he is capable of so much more.
So yes I think the Suns have what it takes to go all the way and get the ring!