Game 27: Phoenix Suns (12-14) @ Charlotte Hornets (6-18)

[Revived]

I feel like Bledsoe is completely capable of putting up good numbers and becoming a good player because he actually does it from time to time. Wasn't it 4 or 5 games that he had that MONSTER triple double against LAC? However then he has too many stints like this where he plays like he doesn't care. Never once have I seen Bledsoe turn the ball over and actually show remorse for turning it over. You see guys like CP3, Curry, Wall etc when they turn it over, you can tell their pissed. When Bledsoe turns it over, he has a smile which says "Oh haha my bad dawg, no big deal lets get back here and try and pretend like we play defense since my dumbass just turned it over for the 5th time haha".

Someone said earlier in this thread that Bledsoe is ranked 38th out of 45 point guards for assist to turnover ratio.

That's pathetic. I gave him a break last season for his turnovers because that was his first season as starter, but hell no I'm not giving him any more breaks anymore, he's a 2nd year starter on a $14 million per year, $70 million freaking contract.

Its disgusting that Kyle Lowry makes less money than him and is playing MUCH better basketball than Eric Bledsoe. Every time I watch the Raptors, I get so frustrated watching Lowry play. I would have rather us given Lowry a $16M/yr contract than give Eric Bledsoe a $12M/yr contract.

Both contracts would be an overpay but the difference is that one guy is still balling after receiving the big contract while the other guy is coasting.

Bledsoe is best friends with Lebron and hangs out so much with him...I wish he could pick up on LeBron's work ethic, effort, basketball IQ and most importantly, consistency. LeBron was hustling the entire NBA when he was Bledsoe's age.

[King4Day]

I was ripping on Dragic at the start of the season too.

And Bledsoe's making $70 million, he has to be consistently playing well.

And Dragic is expecting to be paid MORE than Bledsoe as well..........

No, Dragic said he's going to opt out of his contract.
Link me to where Dragic says he expects to get paid more than $70 million/5.
You're just speculating.

LA and NY will most def at least offer him that much even if he plays average this season. It's going to be tough to retain him if we don't deal someone and free up some money. Thomas is my pick to be dealt this year or offseason.

[aIvin adams]

What's all this about Len getting schooled by Al Jeff? True in the 1st half, not true in the second. IIRC there were like 3 plays in a row where Big Al got turned back by the A Frame as part of a stretch where was just much less effective.

"A Frame".... maybe the lamest nick in the NBA but, ya gotta admit, Len kinda looks like a triangular house.

agree, but big al just looked gassed in the second half

anyway getting schooled by al jefferson isn't a big deal for Len. he's young and learning. when yer young and learning, going to school is a good thing

big al knows his ****

[bigfoot]

I'd like to see what Tucker can do against more centers. He made life difficult for Jefferson at the end of the game. When Len/Plumlee can't do a thing to stop the other teams' bigs, it might be time to try out the tiny center that could.

They need to grow Tucker sized azzes !! Unmovable object!

[bigfoot]

I feel like Bledsoe is completely capable of putting up good numbers and becoming a good player because he actually does it from time to time. Wasn't it 4 or 5 games that he had that MONSTER triple double against LAC? However then he has too many stints like this where he plays like he doesn't care. Never once have I seen Bledsoe turn the ball over and actually show remorse for turning it over. You see guys like CP3, Curry, Wall etc when they turn it over, you can tell their pissed. When Bledsoe turns it over, he has a smile which says "Oh haha my bad dawg, no big deal lets get back here and try and pretend like we play defense since my dumbass just turned it over for the 5th time haha".

Someone said earlier in this thread that Bledsoe is ranked 38th out of 45 point guards for assist to turnover ratio.

That's pathetic. I gave him a break last season for his turnovers because that was his first season as starter, but hell no I'm not giving him any more breaks anymore, he's a 2nd year starter on a $14 million per year, $70 million freaking contract.

Its disgusting that Kyle Lowry makes less money than him and is playing MUCH better basketball than Eric Bledsoe. Every time I watch the Raptors, I get so frustrated watching Lowry play. I would have rather us given Lowry a $16M/yr contract than give Eric Bledsoe a $12M/yr contract.

Both contracts would be an overpay but the difference is that one guy is still balling after receiving the big contract while the other guy is coasting.

Bledsoe is best friends with Lebron and hangs out so much with him...I wish he could pick up on LeBron's work ethic, effort, basketball IQ and most importantly, consistency. LeBron was hustling the entire NBA when he was Bledsoe's age.

Lowry has the sixth best assist to turnover ratio.

[jcsunsfan]

McDonough said he's not ready to make a trade yet, but he said the rest of the week will show what needs to happen.

That's pretty lame so the Suns have to suck for another week for him to actually make a move?

Perish the thought. Waiting a week.