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Re: Game 24, Big 3 debut: The Nets (12-10) @ Suns (13-10) | Wednesday | 7:00PM 

Post#101 » by garrick » Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:59 am

SkyBill40 wrote:Bridges has grown so much as a player in BKN. It pains me to say that in order to get to where he is now, being traded was what became necessary. Same goes for Johnson, too. I hate seeing them in another team's unis, but I'm happy for their continued rise and success.



I don't know but I think he would have eventually gotten there with us but Ishbia didn't have the patience for it and I think he wanted to try being a GM from day 1 unlike what he initially said when he bought the team.
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Post#102 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:59 am

Book basically needs to play 48 minutes. They're so much better and more fluid with him on the court. Seems other teams go on huge runs every time he sits for a couple minutes.
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Post#103 » by NapoleonII » Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:59 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:Watford looks like the guy who sold me illegal drugs behind Walmart.


It might be him.
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Post#104 » by SunsRback4Good » Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:59 am

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AtheJ415 wrote:Get Little off the floor



Calm down.


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Post#105 » by AtheJ415 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:59 am

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AtheJ415 wrote:Get Little off the floor



Calm down.


No. We should be benching anybody who throws the ball directly to an opponent because they are not focused. He tossed the ball directly to a Nets player who was standing there under our own basket. Lack of accountability is why this team has not improved at all this entire season
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Post#106 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:00 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:Watford looks like the guy who sold me illegal drugs behind Walmart.


:lol: :lol: :lol:

He’s our Metu , he barely started playing and he makes good impact on the team
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Post#107 » by enigmatics » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:00 am

This team has too many low IQ / stand around and watch players - something that's not gonna change with "chemistry".
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Post#108 » by AtheJ415 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:00 am

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SkyBill40 wrote:Bridges has grown so much as a player in BKN. It pains me to say that in order to get to where he is now, being traded was what became necessary. Same goes for Johnson, too. I hate seeing them in another team's unis, but I'm happy for their continued rise and success.



I don't know but I think he would have eventually gotten there with us but Ishbia didn't have the patience for it and I think he wanted to try being a GM from day 1 unlike what he initially said when he bought the team.


Yeah Mikal was playing at least this well his last couple weeks with PHX. He was there.
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Post#109 » by lilfishi22 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:01 am

grumpysaddle wrote:Book basically needs to play 48 minutes. They're so much better and more fluid with him on the court. Seems other teams go on huge runs every time he sits for a couple minutes.

Only because Beal isn't there yet. Beal is a good shot maker but he still just looks lost and a step behind.
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Post#110 » by SunsRback4Good » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:01 am

Lakers won a participation trophy, Dodgers sign Ohtani to a mega deal. Why are the Suns always getting screwed when it comes to both franchises?
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Post#111 » by enigmatics » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:02 am

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grumpysaddle wrote:Book basically needs to play 48 minutes. They're so much better and more fluid with him on the court. Seems other teams go on huge runs every time he sits for a couple minutes.

Only because Beal isn't there yet. Beal is a good shot maker but he still just looks lost and a step behind.


The Big 3 look like oil and water so far tonight.
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Post#112 » by lilfishi22 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:02 am

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lilfishi22 wrote:
grumpysaddle wrote:Book basically needs to play 48 minutes. They're so much better and more fluid with him on the court. Seems other teams go on huge runs every time he sits for a couple minutes.

Only because Beal isn't there yet. Beal is a good shot maker but he still just looks lost and a step behind.


The Big 3 look like oil and water so far tonight.

Yeah not good at all
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Post#113 » by lilfishi22 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:03 am

Weak call
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Post#114 » by SunsRback4Good » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:04 am

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SunsRback4Good wrote:Watford looks like the guy who sold me illegal drugs behind Walmart.


:lol: :lol: :lol:

He’s our Metu , he barely started playing and he makes good impact on the team


Haha! Every team needs a Watford and Metu it seems. The glue type of guys.

Btw, I’ve been following Cam Thomas a bit ever since his scoring outbursts last season. This little dude can score 30+ effortlessly, but will he get significant time come playoff time or since his defense isn’t that great he might get limited minutes?
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Post#115 » by SkyBill40 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:05 am

garrick wrote:
SkyBill40 wrote:Bridges has grown so much as a player in BKN. It pains me to say that in order to get to where he is now, being traded was what became necessary. Same goes for Johnson, too. I hate seeing them in another team's unis, but I'm happy for their continued rise and success.



I don't know but I think he would have eventually gotten there with us but Ishbia didn't have the patience for it and I think he wanted to try being a GM from day 1 unlike what he initially said when he bought the team.


I knew from the moment Durant said he wanted to play here that Bridges was gone and so was Johnson. I never expected him to gut the team and completely mortgage our future for the foreseeable time frame (at least a decade) for him. And then he pulls this idiotic move by getting Beal to boot?

Nothing is guaranteed. Sure, I'll say that Durant, Beal, et al offer us a higher percentage chance than compared to what we had on the roster before, but I still don't buy it. Father Time is undefeated and he's coming for Durant and Beal aggressively.
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Post#116 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:06 am

Book's due for a 50 point game.
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Post#117 » by SunsRback4Good » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:06 am

Wham Bam Thank you Cam! :(
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Post#118 » by NapoleonII » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:06 am

enigmatics wrote:This team has too many low IQ / stand around and watch players - something that's not gonna change with "chemistry".


We're missing Gordon and Allen -- two guys who don't just stand around.
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Post#119 » by sashaturiaf » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:06 am

So much hesitation on offense, that half second pause will cost you against NBA athletes.

This team needs a lot of reps together.
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Post#120 » by lilfishi22 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:07 am

I miss Mikal

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