Positive takeaways from the 2015-16 season
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Positive takeaways from the 2015-16 season
Here we are yet again not making the playoffs but what are some of the positive things to take away from this season.
1.) Devin Booker - This kid has surprised everyone. I remember watching him in summer league, he missed several NBA threes hitting the front iron. I remember thinking, well that is easily adjustable, his shot is dead on he just needs to put a little extra mustard to make the net splash. His mid-range jumper however, he was clanking a lot of those. I thought, well he can improve that next summer, he can be a three point specialist off the bench as a rookie and that's a pretty good accomplishment for his rookie season. I did not expect him to make in season adjustments as well as he has. I believe he can take his game to the next level, and it's gonna be fun when he averages 20 points per game next season and people are complaining that he should be getting 23-25 a game.
The thing I want Booker to work on most over the offseason is his ball-handling. Second would be shooting, and third would be defense. I put defense last because I'm not sure how he can work on his defense over the offseason.
2.) Alex Len - I know the board is pretty divided on Len supporters. I've always been a Len supporter and I believe he's had a very good season staying healthy. Next year should be his best season yet. Not really much to say, except I hope he works on his post moves this summer and conditioning.
3.) TJ Warren - He was having a solid second season campaign and I actually don't know how he broke his foot. I really didn't think he could hit a 3 pointer with consistency mostly because his shot mechanics is more suited for a mid-range jumper (if that makes sense). Hopefully he continues to make strides and comes back even better next season.
4.) The pick. We have a small chance to move into the top 2. It's hard to be hopeful about something that just comes down to luck. There's actually a thread on the GB about who everyone wants Ben Simmons to play for, and I think the Suns were one of top two choices. I didn't think others fans wanted the Suns to actually be good, but it's very enlightening. If we don't get a top two pick then I don't really care much if the Suns trade the pick, they can do whatever they want with it at that point.
5.) Eric Bledsoe - It sucks that he got injured because he was becoming the leader of the team and that started over the summer. He was having an incredible season racking up stats that not many other players can do. Really hopeful that he comes back healthy next season.
6.) Mirza Teletovic - I was very very happy when the Suns signed him because I thought he would fill the void that Frye left. He's actually exceeded my expectations and I hope he comes back next season for a good price.
All in all, it's seems like we've walked under ladders, broken mirrors, walked by black cats, the whole nine yards of bad luck this season. I hope our luck changes in about 6 weeks starting with the draft lottery and we'll go from there.
1.) Devin Booker - This kid has surprised everyone. I remember watching him in summer league, he missed several NBA threes hitting the front iron. I remember thinking, well that is easily adjustable, his shot is dead on he just needs to put a little extra mustard to make the net splash. His mid-range jumper however, he was clanking a lot of those. I thought, well he can improve that next summer, he can be a three point specialist off the bench as a rookie and that's a pretty good accomplishment for his rookie season. I did not expect him to make in season adjustments as well as he has. I believe he can take his game to the next level, and it's gonna be fun when he averages 20 points per game next season and people are complaining that he should be getting 23-25 a game.
The thing I want Booker to work on most over the offseason is his ball-handling. Second would be shooting, and third would be defense. I put defense last because I'm not sure how he can work on his defense over the offseason.
2.) Alex Len - I know the board is pretty divided on Len supporters. I've always been a Len supporter and I believe he's had a very good season staying healthy. Next year should be his best season yet. Not really much to say, except I hope he works on his post moves this summer and conditioning.
3.) TJ Warren - He was having a solid second season campaign and I actually don't know how he broke his foot. I really didn't think he could hit a 3 pointer with consistency mostly because his shot mechanics is more suited for a mid-range jumper (if that makes sense). Hopefully he continues to make strides and comes back even better next season.
4.) The pick. We have a small chance to move into the top 2. It's hard to be hopeful about something that just comes down to luck. There's actually a thread on the GB about who everyone wants Ben Simmons to play for, and I think the Suns were one of top two choices. I didn't think others fans wanted the Suns to actually be good, but it's very enlightening. If we don't get a top two pick then I don't really care much if the Suns trade the pick, they can do whatever they want with it at that point.
5.) Eric Bledsoe - It sucks that he got injured because he was becoming the leader of the team and that started over the summer. He was having an incredible season racking up stats that not many other players can do. Really hopeful that he comes back healthy next season.
6.) Mirza Teletovic - I was very very happy when the Suns signed him because I thought he would fill the void that Frye left. He's actually exceeded my expectations and I hope he comes back next season for a good price.
All in all, it's seems like we've walked under ladders, broken mirrors, walked by black cats, the whole nine yards of bad luck this season. I hope our luck changes in about 6 weeks starting with the draft lottery and we'll go from there.
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Booker, Booker, Booker, Booker, Booker
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agreed on those other points though! always some positives to take away.
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Qwigglez wrote:Here we are yet again not making the playoffs but what are some of the positive things to take away from this season.
1.) Devin Booker - This kid has surprised everyone. I remember watching him in summer league, he missed several NBA threes hitting the front iron. I remember thinking, well that is easily adjustable, his shot is dead on he just needs to put a little extra mustard to make the net splash. His mid-range jumper however, he was clanking a lot of those. I thought, well he can improve that next summer, he can be a three point specialist off the bench as a rookie and that's a pretty good accomplishment for his rookie season. I did not expect him to make in season adjustments as well as he has. I believe he can take his game to the next level, and it's gonna be fun when he averages 20 points per game next season and people are complaining that he should be getting 23-25 a game.
The thing I want Booker to work on most over the offseason is his ball-handling. Second would be shooting, and third would be defense. I put defense last because I'm not sure how he can work on his defense over the offseason.
2.) Alex Len - I know the board is pretty divided on Len supporters. I've always been a Len supporter and I believe he's had a very good season staying healthy. Next year should be his best season yet. Not really much to say, except I hope he works on his post moves this summer and conditioning.
3.) TJ Warren - He was having a solid second season campaign and I actually don't know how he broke his foot. I really didn't think he could hit a 3 pointer with consistency mostly because his shot mechanics is more suited for a mid-range jumper (if that makes sense). Hopefully he continues to make strides and comes back even better next season.
4.) The pick. We have a small chance to move into the top 2. It's hard to be hopeful about something that just comes down to luck. There's actually a thread on the GB about who everyone wants Ben Simmons to play for, and I think the Suns were one of top two choices. I didn't think others fans wanted the Suns to actually be good, but it's very enlightening. If we don't get a top two pick then I don't really care much if the Suns trade the pick, they can do whatever they want with it at that point.
5.) Eric Bledsoe - It sucks that he got injured because he was becoming the leader of the team and that started over the summer. He was having an incredible season racking up stats that not many other players can do. Really hopeful that he comes back healthy next season.
6.) Mirza Teletovic - I was very very happy when the Suns signed him because I thought he would fill the void that Frye left. He's actually exceeded my expectations and I hope he comes back next season for a good price.
All in all, it's seems like we've walked under ladders, broken mirrors, walked by black cats, the whole nine yards of bad luck this season. I hope our luck changes in about 6 weeks starting with the draft lottery and we'll go from there.
we also have the Wizard pick most likely, right?
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Booker. Done.
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More lottery picks and more time into our lottery picks - Booker, Len, Warren and 2 more.
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Morris bros are gone. BIGGEST positive takeaway after Booker.
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-Booker
-Getting rid of the Morri
-Getting a lotto pick for kief when -EVERYONE(non-suns fans) thought we would be lucky to dump his salary.
-Getting a high pick to pair with Booker
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-Getting rid of the Morri
-Getting a lotto pick for kief when -EVERYONE(non-suns fans) thought we would be lucky to dump his salary.
-Getting a high pick to pair with Booker
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Booker
Everything else was not too great
Everything else was not too great
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I actually agree with almost everything you said Qwigglez. The only thing I'd amend is regarding our pick. If we don't get Simmons, Ingram, or Bender I'd definitely like to trade that pick for something (maybe an unprotected pick from someone like Sacramento next year or package it with someone like Knight for something substantial).
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I actually think a lot of the dudes on this team could be excellent role-players on a winning roster. Leuer/Mirza aren't bad backup 4s, Chandler/Len isn't a horrible C rotation, Tucker/Price are the always needed defense/hustle guys, Alan Williams looks like a keeper at the end of the bench...
it's just that we have zero top end talent. None. I wouldn't mind keeping those guys but the fact that the majority of this team's minutes are going to league-average players instead of good/great players is why we're stuck in this playoff drought.
We NEED a playmaking PG, even if it's off the bench. I think Booker has earned the starting spot, but if you're gonna keep Knight, I don't think it's the worst thing in the world to keep him with Bledsoe in the starting backcourt. He actually looked okay next to Eric.
it's just that we have zero top end talent. None. I wouldn't mind keeping those guys but the fact that the majority of this team's minutes are going to league-average players instead of good/great players is why we're stuck in this playoff drought.
We NEED a playmaking PG, even if it's off the bench. I think Booker has earned the starting spot, but if you're gonna keep Knight, I don't think it's the worst thing in the world to keep him with Bledsoe in the starting backcourt. He actually looked okay next to Eric.
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Brandon Knight on Suns guard mix: "I see my role being exactly the same."
Bench not an option? "Like I said, I see my role being the same."
from Coro's twitter
can we move this dude already? Not a bad player, and seems like a nice guy, but I want players who know/accept their roles.
Bench not an option? "Like I said, I see my role being the same."
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can we move this dude already? Not a bad player, and seems like a nice guy, but I want players who know/accept their roles.
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ATTL wrote:-Booker
-Getting rid of the Morri
-Getting a lotto pick for kief when -EVERYONE(non-suns fans) thought we would be lucky to dump his salary.
-Getting a high pick to pair with Booker
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I agree this is a big positive. Not only Suns got another 1st (it's late lottery but last 2 Suns late lottery picks give them Booker and Warren) but it also shows that just because fanbase think some player is untradeable it doesn't means it's true

Outside of Booker, high pick and trading psycho twins I would mention Bledsoe's great start of the season and Warren's improved 3pt shoot.
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Positives:
-Booker with an amazing season as a 19 year old.
- Len with a decent year i mean he did put up 16 double doubles if I'm not mistaken
- Goodwin had a few nice games here and there but glad he finally got some playing time and actually did well.
-Williams- great hustle guy should lead the Suns to contention in 2021
-Morris gone, huge positive for this team moving forward
-Tucker- winning Dan Majerle hustle award for like the 8th straight season
Teletovic- I was impressed with his shooting, I mean I knew he could hit shots but he was our J. Terry and JCrawford off the bench. Also, had quite a few 20 point games.
Negatives:
-Brandon "chucking the ball whenever possible" Knight.
THE END
-Booker with an amazing season as a 19 year old.
- Len with a decent year i mean he did put up 16 double doubles if I'm not mistaken
- Goodwin had a few nice games here and there but glad he finally got some playing time and actually did well.
-Williams- great hustle guy should lead the Suns to contention in 2021
-Morris gone, huge positive for this team moving forward
-Tucker- winning Dan Majerle hustle award for like the 8th straight season

Teletovic- I was impressed with his shooting, I mean I knew he could hit shots but he was our J. Terry and JCrawford off the bench. Also, had quite a few 20 point games.
Negatives:
-Brandon "chucking the ball whenever possible" Knight.
THE END
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starbosa10 wrote:Booker, Booker, Booker, Booker, Booker
I moan his name repeatedly as well.
No homo
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JellyRolling wrote:starbosa10 wrote:Booker, Booker, Booker, Booker, Booker
I moan his name repeatedly as well.
No homo
Yes homo
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1. BOOKER
2. The picks and hopefully we do something great with them
3. That's it
2. The picks and hopefully we do something great with them
3. That's it