Game 61: Phoenix Suns (18-42) at Portland Trail Blazers (33-26), Feb 24, 7PM MST

thamadkant · Post #121 » by **thamadkant** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:13 am

Jackson never came back in... And he was on Lillard earlier in and was doing a decent job.

I think this is a silent tank jobi think.

Saberestar · Post #122 » by **Saberestar** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:20 am

We didn't need to slow down the game so much in the final five minutes. We didn't run any play other than ISO Book, they are better than us at that game with Lillard and McCollum.

Great effort but at the end of the day another bad loss, and we don't get any confidence back. Confidence is all about victories.

Post #123 » by **lilfishi22** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:27 am

1UPZ wrote:Jackson never came back in... And he was on Lillard earlier in and was doing a decent job.

I think this is a silent tank jobi think.

I was questioning that. No reason why Jackson shouldn't be in towards the end of the game for defense when he was doing a good job. the Shaq sub just seemed weird. Very stealthy

Saberestar · Post #124 » by **Saberestar** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:28 am

1UPZ wrote:Jackson never came back in... And he was on Lillard earlier in and was doing a decent job.

I think this is a silent tank jobi think.

We tried hard to win but we are a really bad team. Plain and simple. Jackson didn't play a good game tonight, that's why he didn't play too much.

I would love to change this roster a lot for next season, there are only around four or five players that I want back next season. So many G-League guys and "veteran's presence".

thamadkant · Post #125 » by **thamadkant** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:39 am

Jackson took a back seat to a a lot of players tonight.

I notice he was more focused defensively than offensively... He was happy to pass off some usual spots he would drive at. But Blazers did have the tall lanky forwards that can bother him.

Still... He was doing OK against Millard earlier...

garrick · Post #126 » by **garrick** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:57 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
1UPZ wrote:Jackson never came back in... And he was on Lillard earlier in and was doing a decent job.

I think this is a silent tank jobi think.

I was questioning that. No reason why Jackson shouldn't be in towards the end of the game for defense when he was doing a good job. the Shaq sub just seemed weird. Very stealthy

Shaq was doing a really good job defensively the previous game too, he doesn't attempt many shots but I hope he can be at least average in scoring ability.

Blackification · Post #127 » by **Blackification** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:59 am

Saberestar wrote:
1UPZ wrote:Jackson never came back in... And he was on Lillard earlier in and was doing a decent job.

I think this is a silent tank jobi think.

We tried hard to win but we are a really bad team. Plain and simple. Jackson didn't play a good game tonight, that's why he didn't play too much.

I would love to change this roster a lot for next season, there are only around four or five players that I want back next season. So many G-League guys and "veteran's presence".

don't forget our two bum ass PF's skating by on the hope of potential like Len did for years

DusterBuster · Post #128 » by **DusterBuster** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:31 am

I dont know if Paytons stats will hold, but if they do, damn good job with the steal from Orlando. The Blazers have two Magic castoffs who are solid performers, combine that with Dipo and it really shows that the Magic are one of the worst player development teams in the league. It also bodes well for Payton in Phoenix....

But dude should cut the hair. That stuff looks stupid.

Jdiddy701 · Post #129 » by **Jdiddy701** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:45 am

I really hope the Suns don’t hire Triano. Would like him as an assistant but too nice of a coach. I would have yanked Chriss out after that stupid goaltend.

After Jackson got his tech, Triano took him out, wish he would coach Chriss like that.

Trade the farm (Bender, Chriss, all draft picks) for Damien Lillard, Anthony Davis or KAT.

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MagicStarwipe · Post #130 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:58 am

Booker does make a number of questionable decisions. As long as he can see his errors and where he needs to improve rather than just being ok with it because he gets to be the man and some of the shots went in then he will be fine.

DusterBuster · Post #131 » by **DusterBuster** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:34 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:I really hope the Suns don’t hire Triano. Would like him as an assistant but too nice of a coach. I would have yanked Chriss out after that stupid goaltend.

After Jackson got his tech, Triano took him out, wish he would coach Chriss like that.

Trade the farm (Bender, Chriss, all draft picks) for Damien Lillard, Anthony Davis or KAT.

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Dame isnt available for anything the Suns could offer. Dont even think the Blazers would swap Dame for Booker given what Damian means to the franchise. Dont think you would get Davis and definitely wouldnt get KAT for anything the Suns could patch together, even with every player and asset on the table. KAT is one of the most untouchable players in the league next to Greek Freak.

That said, youre right, Triano would be an awful "we don't care" hire by the Suns. They should look for an up and coming college coach like the Celtics did. Someone with a fresh perspective who can grow with the team.

Revived · Post #132 » by **Revived** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:42 am

DusterBuster wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:I really hope the Suns don’t hire Triano. Would like him as an assistant but too nice of a coach. I would have yanked Chriss out after that stupid goaltend.

After Jackson got his tech, Triano took him out, wish he would coach Chriss like that.

Trade the farm (Bender, Chriss, all draft picks) for Damien Lillard, Anthony Davis or KAT.

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Dame isnt available for anything the Suns could offer. Dont even think the Blazers would swap Dame for Booker given what Damian means to the franchise. Dont think you would get Davis and definitely wouldnt get KAT for anything the Suns could patch together, even with every player and asset on the table. KAT is one of the most untouchable players in the league next to Greek Freak.

That said, youre right, Triano would be an awful "we don't care" hire by the Suns. They should look for an up and coming college coach like the Celtics did. Someone with a fresh perspective who can grow with the team.

It's funny that nearly all of Triano's former teams fans (Raptors & Blazers) fans all realize he would be terrible as a full time head coach yet there's still so many Suns fans that have blind faith in him.

But your "we don't care" is right. Robert Sarver has never in his life actually paid top $ for a head coach. Under his tenure, Suns head coaches have always ranked among the bottom ones in the league in pay. That's just how he operates, he doesn't believe in having to pay high $$ for a good head coach.

DusterBuster · Post #133 » by **DusterBuster** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:49 am

Revived wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:I really hope the Suns don’t hire Triano. Would like him as an assistant but too nice of a coach. I would have yanked Chriss out after that stupid goaltend.

After Jackson got his tech, Triano took him out, wish he would coach Chriss like that.

Trade the farm (Bender, Chriss, all draft picks) for Damien Lillard, Anthony Davis or KAT.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dame isnt available for anything the Suns could offer. Dont even think the Blazers would swap Dame for Booker given what Damian means to the franchise. Dont think you would get Davis and definitely wouldnt get KAT for anything the Suns could patch together, even with every player and asset on the table. KAT is one of the most untouchable players in the league next to Greek Freak.

That said, youre right, Triano would be an awful "we don't care" hire by the Suns. They should look for an up and coming college coach like the Celtics did. Someone with a fresh perspective who can grow with the team.

It's funny that nearly all of Triano's former teams fans (Raptors & Blazers) fans all realize he would be terrible as a full time head coach yet there's still so many Suns fans that have blind faith in him.

But your "we don't care" is right. Robert Sarver has never in his life actually paid top $ for a head coach. Under his tenure, Suns head coaches have always ranked among the bottom ones in the league in pay. That's just how he operates, he doesn't believe in having to pay high $$ for a good head coach.

I'm a longtime NBA fan, i well know the penny pinching ways of Robert $aver. I'm sure he probably will hire Triano because of the bottom line. That said, what i listed is what they should do, not what they will do.

I truly feel for Suns fans for how awful the ownership is there. It's not the worst (thanks Kings), but its top 3.

Saberestar · Post #134 » by **Saberestar** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:41 am

Blackification wrote:
Saberestar wrote:
1UPZ wrote:Jackson never came back in... And he was on Lillard earlier in and was doing a decent job.

I think this is a silent tank jobi think.

We tried hard to win but we are a really bad team. Plain and simple. Jackson didn't play a good game tonight, that's why he didn't play too much.

I would love to change this roster a lot for next season, there are only around four or five players that I want back next season. So many G-League guys and "veteran's presence".

don't forget our two bum ass PF's skating by on the hope of potential like Len did for years

Oh yeah, I would love to bring an starting PF badly.

Saberestar · Post #135 » by **Saberestar** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:45 am

Revived wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:I really hope the Suns don’t hire Triano. Would like him as an assistant but too nice of a coach. I would have yanked Chriss out after that stupid goaltend.

After Jackson got his tech, Triano took him out, wish he would coach Chriss like that.

Trade the farm (Bender, Chriss, all draft picks) for Damien Lillard, Anthony Davis or KAT.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dame isnt available for anything the Suns could offer. Dont even think the Blazers would swap Dame for Booker given what Damian means to the franchise. Dont think you would get Davis and definitely wouldnt get KAT for anything the Suns could patch together, even with every player and asset on the table. KAT is one of the most untouchable players in the league next to Greek Freak.

That said, youre right, Triano would be an awful "we don't care" hire by the Suns. They should look for an up and coming college coach like the Celtics did. Someone with a fresh perspective who can grow with the team.

It's funny that nearly all of Triano's former teams fans (Raptors & Blazers) fans all realize he would be terrible as a full time head coach yet there's still so many Suns fans that have blind faith in him.

But your "we don't care" is right. Robert Sarver has never in his life actually paid top $ for a head coach. Under his tenure, Suns head coaches have always ranked among the bottom ones in the league in pay. That's just how he operates, he doesn't believe in having to pay high $$ for a good head coach.

This is true.

We want and need a good coach but those coaches earn good money. Sarver does not want to pay for coaches or GMs.
It is a shame, because it is sooo important for the organization.

kennydorglas · Post #136 » by **kennydorglas** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:01 pm

Troy Daniels is our new tank commander? whew

charley barkles · Post #137 » by **charley barkles** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 3:48 pm

bwgood77 wrote:As bad as our pt differential is, it would likely be quite a bit worse if we didn't take on Daniels contract for that pick we traded for Payton. I won't be surprised at some point (though I think he has already in a few games) derails the tank.

Daniels saved the tank last night! :lol:

thamadkant · Post #138 » by **thamadkant** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:12 pm

Donovan Mitchell reminds me of Lillard a lot But bigger version. And this current Lillard is already a beast and a half... Well done Utah. Hope he helps them long term... Great timing after the Hayward fiasco.

NapoleonII · Post #139 » by **NapoleonII** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:22 pm

The silent tank job cannot become an excuse for dropping games like this.

AtheJ415 · Post #140 » by **AtheJ415** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:15 pm

DusterBuster wrote:
Revived wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:
Dame isnt available for anything the Suns could offer. Dont even think the Blazers would swap Dame for Booker given what Damian means to the franchise. Dont think you would get Davis and definitely wouldnt get KAT for anything the Suns could patch together, even with every player and asset on the table. KAT is one of the most untouchable players in the league next to Greek Freak.

That said, youre right, Triano would be an awful "we don't care" hire by the Suns. They should look for an up and coming college coach like the Celtics did. Someone with a fresh perspective who can grow with the team.

It's funny that nearly all of Triano's former teams fans (Raptors & Blazers) fans all realize he would be terrible as a full time head coach yet there's still so many Suns fans that have blind faith in him.

But your "we don't care" is right. Robert Sarver has never in his life actually paid top $ for a head coach. Under his tenure, Suns head coaches have always ranked among the bottom ones in the league in pay. That's just how he operates, he doesn't believe in having to pay high $$ for a good head coach.

I'm a longtime NBA fan, i well know the penny pinching ways of Robert $aver. I'm sure he probably will hire Triano because of the bottom line. That said, what i listed is what they should do, not what they will do.

I truly feel for Suns fans for how awful the ownership is there. It's not the worst (thanks Kings), but its top 3.

Sarver hasn't been cheap in like 15 years. He spent like crazy after letting Amare go.