Game 36: Phoenix Suns (12-23) @ Sacramento Kings (12-20)

[Sunsss]

I don't understand why nobody paid attention to how bad our defense was last year.

Why is Len not getting more minutes in a game like that?

He's been playing with basically one hand the last couple of games.

[PackSuns]

In regards to Booker you have to wonder how much respect rookies really get from veterans. I remember when Jordan made the all-star team as a rookie and the other east all-star players didn't pass him the ball. Do the Suns have vets who believe they are better than a rookie ... they want to earn bigger paychecks and earn more endorsements. Why make that pass to the rookie??

I've always felt most superstars are rookies who were on a losing team (usuallly a top pick), by default get big minutes, are the #1 option, score a ton of points, and then learned defense later. Jordan, Durant, and Griffin come to mind. Trial by fire.

Want to make a superstar ... make the rookie take the majority of shots.

I was thinking about this yesterday as well. There was a play in the game against the Kings during the first half where Warren had the ball and would not pass it to Knight. It looked like Knight was calling for the ball and Warren would not look at him. Then Warren got double teamed and instead of passing to Knight which looked like the easiest pass, he threw a cross court pass to Booker who had to jump to get it. Then Warren ran over to Booker and did a two man game with him and Warren took a shot. He missed it but it was interesting that Warren did not want to give the ball to Knight. Cannot say I blame him. Everybody that watches Suns games knows Knight is not a passing point guard.

A lot of personal issues on this team from top to bottom. I have alluded to it in the past. I will leave it at that.