. Thank you brother, you nailed it so well. The fans take this s**t way too emotional. Realize that this is a business, not a family. There's no emotions on the business side.
Brother , I couldn't disagree more with your statement.
" Not a family ",,,,,??? No , for the die hard fans of the Phoenix Suns , that spend their hard earned money , fight traffic to get to the games , that never miss a game either in person , or while watching it on tv , that root for the Suns and the players whether they win or lose,,,year in , year out ,,THIS IS PART OF OUR FAMILY !!!
"There's no emotions on the business side ",,,,,,,, ??? Brother , I'm here to tell you that that's what fans are about when it comes to their favorite teams, he'll , it,s the driving force,,,, EMOTIONS.
So kindly put that bs statement of yours straight in the trash.
the Suns gave Bledsoe his first chance at becoming a starter . In return he showed signs of brilliance at times . Other times , he was injured and played only about half the season . Had he played all year , the Suns make the playoffs . But he didn't , and therefore no playoffs . But fine, can't fault him for an injury .the Suns , and the fans wanted him back .
All year long , the Suns and the fans proclaimed their love for this guy , even when he was injured ,we had his back , and wanted to see more of him . Couldn't wait for the next season to come.
Then our season ended . And unlike most players , whether heartfelt or just for show , Bledsoe didn't say a peep about wanting to be here or not . No , he didn't owe us that , but it's unusual NOT to get a feeling on a players thoughts or stance on whether or not he wants to return.
The Suns make him a good offer over the summer , 4 years , 48 million dollars . Which was a good offer in comparison to similar players of his stature. What does Bledsoe do ? him and his agent tell us to basically take a flying leap , and that they want a MAX contract and nothing less. Then they hang up the phone and stop all communications with the Suns. Really ?? No communication , or negotiating?
then Bledsoe is shown on video talking about,,,,," I understand that the Phoenix Suns are using restricted free agency against me " .......As a big Suns fan myself , I can tell you that that felt like a sucker punch to the fans like myself . he acted as if somehow the Suns had disrespected him. He played the victim . That was the first bad taste that he left us with. We all had his back,,,,,,and he pulled this ?
the team owner goes on the local radio show here , and proclaims that he , nor the Suns front office has heard from Bledsoe since the season ended . he goes on to say that the Suns are hoping , willing to sit down and Negotiate with Bledsoe and his agent,,,,,,,,leaving open the possibility to increase their initial offer of $48 million. The Suns couldn't of made it any clearer that they were open to an increase.
But you gotta have communication on both parties , and for whatever reason , Bledsoe and his agent didn't even bother to pick up the phone. In their view (agents and Bledsoes) it still remained max contract or nothing. Another month and a half goes by now , and still nothing !!
Now ? Now the Suns and their fans get to hear $@&$ from the Timberwolves about how they want him and are willing to give him a max contract ,,,,,,which technically they can't even offer him right now . And in return they say " you either take our crap offer , or lose him for nothing ",,,,,pay the man they say,,,,,as if our 48 million offer and invite to discuss more with Bledsoe was a slap in his face. Really?
I would of had SOME sort of respect had Bledsoe came out Initially and asked to be traded , but he didn't . I would of had SOME sort of respect for him had he and his agent signed a contract from another team , but he didn't. I would have had SOME sort of respect for him if he put his money where his agents mouth was , and signed the QO a couple weeks back , but that's right he didn't . He's dragged this out and alienated the team , the players , and it's fans.
" But He has every right to hold out for more"......... yes , he does . And the Suns have every right to hold firm with the original fair offer that they put out there .
What was your plan Bledsoe ? Do you even have one?
Personally , I wouldn't trade Bledsoe unless a mind blowing trade came down . you don't hold your team , teammates , and fans hostage , and then expect the Suns to help facilitate a trade for you , just so you can get a max contract , and your old team , teammates , and fans/believers of you , get crap in return. you could of helped us , help you back in the beginning , and gotten value back for your greedy @zz.
" you better take our trade offer or you'll get nothing next year when he walks ",,,,,,,,,,So be it . I'm at the point now that if I have to choose between crap players or nothing , I,d rather take the nothing , just to have the satisfaction that Bledsoe,,,,,,while he left us high and dry,,,,,,we're leaving him with resorting to signing the QO of what ,,,,,3.5 million this season?,,,,,,,,I'll take the latter,,,,,therefore we all got a little screwed in this ordeal.
"That's not professional ",,,,,, get off it, nothing Bledsoe , nor his agent did was professional from day one . Bledsoe is entitled to act anyway he wants,,,,,the Suns are entitled to bench , play , or send him home for the season .The Suns have been nothing but professional throughout this whole experience.
No emotions ? let's see how you'd feel if your girl of 6 months told you that she wanted a 15 karat diamond ring or she was leaving you , and maybe for your cousin , whom offered to buy it for her . She too would have that right to do so .
And she would be labeled a &$)&@ for doing so
Bledsoe hasn't earned that max contract,,,,,,but what he has earned is the same title as the goldigger above.
No emotions in business,,,,,,,?? Buddy , Bledsoe hasn't ruined my life nor my day , but what he has done is left a sour taste in the mouths of every Suns fan,,,,,,and that tends to make us have some unfavorable thoughts towards him.
Seems like you too were a little emotional over some of our comments about him .
Everyone come together now,,,,,,,,GROUP HUG !!!
