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    The Ayton Plan

    Last night we saw the "good Ayton" and the "bad Ayton." Early on, he had three consecutive offensive rebounds and a put-back; later he dove on the floor for a ball, first time ever I've seen that. He had some nice pick and roll plays. But later, the "bad Ayton" showed up when again he was flat...
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    The Ayton Plan

    Absolutely right on Irving being a cancer. Just. Say. No.
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    Devin Booker is the greatest player EVER in Suns history

    Correct. The great tragedy of the Barkey years was that he came about 2 years to late to take advantage of Tom Chambers in his prime. When Barkley arrived, Tommy Gun wasn't quite what he had been. Yeah, I think Booker is certainly the #1 best drafted player ever, edging out Walter Davis; and...
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    The Ayton Plan

    Originally I thought Ayton would improve. But it doesn't matter if his shot has gotten better. His defense (non-defense) is terrible---not just talking man, but his ability to (not) block any shots or intimidate anything. And I've been around a long time and haven't seen anyone this big since...
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    KD... A Changing Perspective

    It's not just KD who has been fine (not spectacular). It is Ayton/D. We gave up one of the best lock-down defenders in the league in Bridges, and Ayton has not even remotely risen the the level of the #1 pick. His defense is terrible, his offensive rebounding non-existent. We are wasting...
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    The Ayton Plan

    Yep. Been gently saying this for two years. He is a marginal defensive rebounder, non-existent offensive rebounder, no shot-blocking threat. Good midrange, but who isn't on this team He is a net deduction. It would be addition by subtraction to get rid of him. Biggest need for the Suns is...
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    Formula for success

    Good comments, all. Yes, KD is due for a truly monster game. But you know who else is due? Anyone on the Suns bench to go off for 25-30 points. Lee is capable. Although others haven't played, TJ or Ross are also capable shooters against the right D. Sac gave us more problems than GS.
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    Formula for success

    After four games, all of which the Suns should have won, it seems that there is a solid formula here for beating anyone save the Bucks for a particular reason. 1) KD and Booker look pretty solid to score 60-70 a game between them, even if one is a little off. 2) CP3 and Ayton look capable of...
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    Playoff my biggest concern - You won't like this.

    1) Ross showed what the Suns saw in him last night (24 points) 2) Okogi continues to impress even when he isn't scoring a lot. Fantastic offensive rebounder, excellent defense. Really was bothering a couple of the OKC guys. 3) VERY concerned about KD's injury. One report had him in a boot...
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    Interesting evolution of the three point shot since it was instituted using openai. "ChatGPT"

    I think some of that is skewed because the vast majority of the time shots ending the half (with say, 2 or 1 second left) are way beyond the arc, driving percentages down; and shots with the clock running out are usually way beyond the arc. If you could find some way to exclude those, i think...
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    Can we talk about Okogie?

    I think one of the things we're seeing is that he drives and doesn't have confidence to try to finish--rather, he seems to drive to get fouled. That's fine, but I don't think we're seeing his offense yet. And if Bridges can turn himself into a very solid offensive threat, Josh can too. I think...
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    Durant to Suns

    Well, I never said that. Sure I'd like a banner. I've been here longer than anyone, sitting through the Alcindor flip and the 2 seasons of missing the playoffs with the THIRD best record in the NBA and the Ritchie Powers non-call that cost us the 76 championship. But it was still a bad trade...
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    Durant to Suns

    I agree, you're rolling the dice on "now." But Paul is aging fast. His shooting from 3 has improved. Why? Because he's not able to get to his 18 footers as easily as in the previous years. Yes, we get more starting firepower. But now who is the scorer off the bench? Who is the lockdown guy on...
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    Durant to Suns

    My point had nothing to do with them. It was that for what we gave up, we should have gotten a superstar who could nearly alone lead a team into the finals, and if surrounded by Westbrook and Hardin, win. But I've said my piece. Mark me down as this is not just a bad move, it's a terrible move...
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    Durant to Suns

    Hate to be the turd in the punchbowl but this is horrible. Bridges was playing at an all-star level, one of the best defenders in the league, and was improving BY THE GAME. Johnson had not gotten back from the injury, but a year ago was one of the best 6thmen anywhere. There is no evidence...
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    Going back to last year

    I get that we still have key personnel injured. I get that we've scarcely had the "starters" on the court together at all this year. But it seemed that with about 20 games to go last season---and I can't tell you the exact game it started---the Suns drifted well down from their commanding first...
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    Ayton is making me a believer

    I have been highly critical of Ayton. I thought we actually would have been better off saving the money, keeping McGee and Bizzy, and using the money elsewhere. But over the last two weeks Ayton is starting to play at the level required of a #1 pick. His rebounding has become reliable. He is...
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    Did I hear this right?

    On the Minny broadcast I thought they said/ran a stat that the Suns were about 2.5 points per game better without Ayton? Just watching, there is literally no time I say, "Gee, if only Ayton were there, we would have gotten that bucket" or "blocked that shot." The offense is different without...
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    Netflix Releases Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul (Tim Donaghy)

    I thought he made it clear there were favored teams (mostly big-market---which doesn't explain the Bucks) and non-favored teams. I HATE that comment that the league thinks fans "want to watch the stars play, not sit." Then learn to play without cheating, palming, or traveling ya spudknuckles...
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    If this is the roster where do we stand?

    I think this is correct. Paul is a year older; Book can't get much better, but wasn't good enough to carry the team in the playoffs. McGhee was sporadic but still when not fouling a defensive threat. I don't see Ayton or Cam Johnson as getting to another level.
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    The Ayton Plan

    Correct. I think the most frustrating thing is that people keep waiting for Ayton to "take the next step." Clearly he improved his jump shot this year, but we have a lot of jumpshooters. Need more defender/rebounders, which going back 40 years has seemingly always been the Suns problem. Whether...
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    This Team is About To Be Broken Up!

    Agree, but we need guys with size who can defend. It's sad when your best defender at center is on the bench.
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    The Ayton Plan

    Luca--->Ayton
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    I am officially a Calvinist.

    Hah. Beat ya. I suffered through the Celtics series, then all of the good but not fantastic Adams/Westphal/Davis teams. Every year, the Lakers would knock us out.
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    the "What Ended Season 2022?" thread

    Certainly no one will argue that ANY injured player should not play, especially one who ALREADY was being targeted as the weak point on the defense. But please let's not forget this was a total team meltdown. When you FIVE starters end the game with 36 points, it's far more than one point guard...

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