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    Kerr Blog

    I'm not the first to say, but certainly agree as a coach, that PG's cannot be made. I've tried multiple times. It is very difficult to find true PG's at any level. Kerr and others in the organization are saying the right things to build Banks up and get the most they can out of their...
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    Hoopshype blog on Marion (Eddie Johnson writes)

    None of this is a leap of genius, and I get the feeling that Marion is not a dumb man. Johnson alluded to the barrier emotions play. To play any sport at this level requires a great deal of pride (it was one of the seven deadly ones) and ego. Those components make it awefully difficult to...
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    From D'Antoni

    I think it speaks to the fact that D'Antoni, Kerr et al recognize that as it stands, the Suns are not ready to go out and claim the NBA championship. But few team's October rosters are the same look they have come April. The current group is good enough to role through the opening months of...
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    Rebounding - Suns Primary Challenge

    At worst, PJ will be slightly less productive offensively; many have said he's every bit the defender Thomas is, if not better. We've still added Grant Hill, two rookies (at least one of whom should be able to work into the rotation) and kept a core with one more year of playoff experience...
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    Reggie Miller next up for Boston?

    Given the lack of depth on the Suns front line, he certainly could help today. Not sure in the long run whether he defends or runs the floor well enough.
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    HoopsWorld Says PJ Likely A Sun

    The NBA, unfortunately, rewards guys for potential rather than accomplishments all too often. Pietrus falls into that category.
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    Rebounding - Suns Primary Challenge

    I'm not in whole-hearted agreement. Granted, the best case scenario is to have all of the above (size, athleticism, good motor, et al). That said, at every level of this game there are examples of undersized guys with a great motor that dominate the glass. Barkley (not even 6'5" by most...
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    Rebounding - Suns Primary Challenge

    The Suns don't want the typical wide-bodies that fill space on the defensive boards but can't get out on the break. D'Antoni seems to believe that the team can control the boards with quick, high energy guys chasing down rebounds and/or getting off the ground first tipping, keeping balls alive...
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    No PJ BROWN: What's Your Backup Plan?

    There's a pic circulating with the five Gators in their NBA jerseys. Richards, whose energy and power I liked at Florida, looks like he's hiding a few small children under his jersey. Then again, maybe Boris could mentor him and his off-season training regimen.
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    Ratliff

    Won't contribute anything at the offensive end but he'd be a nice insurance policy (along with PJ) if they could make the finances work.
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    Reggie Miller next up for Boston?

    Ainge is really high on Rondo. He basically claimed the position in the second half of the year. They moved Donte West to the 2 spot at times to allow Rondo to play the one. Telfair was strapped to the bench. Injuries gave Rondo an opportunity and he ran with it.
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    No PJ BROWN: What's Your Backup Plan?

    Given that Nash probably only has a few years left to "mentor" a replacement re. the Phoenix system wouldn't it be nice to get someone in that can develop into a replacement? Maybe the Atlanta pick will generate something though the Suns startling lack of size may necessitate going for the best...
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    No PJ BROWN: What's Your Backup Plan?

    Banks lacks a feel for the game. It is obvious to anyone who knows the game. It isn't something teachable (at least not at this stage of the game). He is a mechanical albeit gifted physical athlete. He is not a PG that is going to make anyone around him a better player. End of story...
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    C-Webb to Mavs?

    There are a couple of factors that make Webber so attractive. First, teams need a scorer off the bench (see Barbosa) and preferably both a backcourt and frontcourt version (see Diaw?). The Amares and Dirks need breathers and foul problems dictate pine time. Second unit scoring is essential on...
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    Boston Signs Pollard

    My guess is that Dallas is waiting on Webber's decision. If he opts to go back to Detroit, Dallas steps up its pursuit of PJ, and the Suns are potentially left out of the mix (unless they decide to up the ante?).
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    C-Webb to Mavs?

    Here's the original post C-Webb to Mavs, really? So the Internet's blowing up tonight (Sunday) with reports that an LA radio station has C-Webb, yes, Chris Webber, ready to sign a deal with the Mavericks, with the Mavs giving him the full mid-level exception, $5.36 million...hey, why not...
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    C-Webb to Mavs?

    The Forth Worth Star-Telegram is reporting that Webber is close to signing with the Mavs for their MLE. It suggests that "if he signs with the Mavs, figure Brown heads to the Suns." Feel the love, P.J.
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    Elton Brand Ruptures Achilles

    There is no way that they give up the Atlanta pick for TT or any other journeyman. It could easily be a lottery pick.
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    What is PJ waiting on?

    Hard to imagine what is motivating the delay for PJ to make a decision. Presumably--given that the supply of quality, veteran big men is so shallow that Oakley is looking to cash in--Phoenix's offer is as strong as others. Phoenix is thin on the frontcourt (unlike Dallas, Miami and others)...
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    No PJ BROWN: What's Your Backup Plan?

    Add to the debate the fact that GM D'Antoni signed Banks. He wouldn't sign the guy if he wasn't planning on playing him. Obviously, something didn't measure up once he was given an opportunity on the court. Two things come to mind: 1. It's hard for any PG (a player used to having the ball in...
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    Waiting and Waiting

    It has to be a veteran type that MD will trust at crunch time; a young guy or unproven veteran is probably not going to get meaningful minutes during the reg season and then be relegated to the pine during the playoffs, which means the same issues will plague the Suns next year (tired legs, foul...
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    KG traded to Celtics...

    I can't say that I'm not disappointed that KG won't team with Nash et al this or next year. That said, for Suns fans it's about as good as it gets. First, KG is out of the west (some of you seem to think it's a given that Phoenix is marching to the NBA championship). Going to GS, Dallas, LA...
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    Suns need to find toughness...a little nasty

    They'd need a guy who would be on the floor for substantial minutes and can get up and down the floor at a Suns' pace. I think Forston would need to come with a respirator.
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    Suns need to find toughness...a little nasty

    What about a Rasheed Wallace. Another piece of work, but apparently teammates love him. He'd offer a lot of great intangibles including toughness.
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    Suns need to find toughness...a little nasty

    Even though it's not their "style", championship teams at every level need guys willing to get their noses dirty. Save a Nash bloody nose, an inspired Raja Bell is about the only guy who gets any floor time that has a little nasty streak. Kurt Thomas is tough but he's not intimidating many...

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