Amaré to wear goggles 'from here on out'

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For the first time since Alvin Gentry's debut as Suns coach returned joy to the locker room, Amaré Stoudemire walked back there an hour before Saturday's game.
Wearing tortoise-trimmed Louis Vitton sunglasses for style and protection to his surgically repaired right eye, Stoudemire set off another party of player cheers and joined chants of the "Seven Nation Army" hymn the team brought back from Italy's soccer fans two seasons ago.
Stoudemire's return was not symbolic of an imminent return. He merely has been permitted to attend games after living protectively following Feb. 20 surgery to repair a detached retina that put his eyesight in danger.
"I can understand how a lot of the guys, when they retire, it's kind of tough getting used to not being around the team and playing basketball," Stoudemire said. "It's been very tough for me. I've been watching closely."
After surgery, two weeks of bedrest, a lot of reality television shows and "Daddy Day Care" with his three kids, Stoudemire said he should be 100 percent in one to two months. When he does return to the court, it will be with protective eyewear - for good this time.
"Absolutely, seal the deal," he said. "I'm wearing goggles from here on out. It's funny I talked to my trainer when I was about to put those Oakley goggles down. I said, 'What are the odds of me getting poked in the eye again if I didn't wear these goggles?' "
His surgeon, Pravin Dugel, said the "ragged tears" in Stoudemire's eye indicated that the retinal tear was caused by trauma but that it was new and old trauma. Stoudemire had been poked in the eye during camp by Boris Diaw and also by Al Thornton in his final game this season. Before that Feb. 18 game, Stoudemire asked head athletic trainer Aaron Nelson to make an appointment because the eye was annoying him but did not think much of it and finished that game after being struck and scoring 42.
"When I got hit by Boris Diaw in training camp, I couldn't see at all for the first three minutes," Stoudemire said. "I was more afraid then. With the retina, you can't quite tell until someone sees it. I caught it at a great time to where I saved my eyesight, and I've got a chance to get back here 200 percent soon.
"As long as I've got eye protection, I should be OK. Still play aggressive, explosive and active. That shouldn't change anything."
Stoudemire had just amid trade consideration in mid-February and could be again in the summer, when he is also eligible for a contract extension with the Suns. He has a contract opt-out in 2010.
"That's the most important thing that my plan is to be here, but you never know how things will work out," Stoudemire said. "It's all depending how the owner, Mr. Sarver, or Steve Kerr wants to handle that. I'm definitely willing to talk about the extension.
"I was starting to really step into my own as far as playing the game. I was ready to really take that next step. Every season I've played in NBA, I've always elevated my game for the second half of the season. I was looking forward to it. I was really ready to step it up a notch."

 

[zod]

Amare is a stud in those pictures.

 

[LavaLamp2]

So, did they mention when he can start practicing again?

 

[Andrew]

I like his suite.

 

[elindholm]

He looks like a pimp.

 

[Shzm13]

I wonder if he'll still be a douchebag at the club lol

 

[Roca Dolla]

anybody here heard his rap skills yet? he got some real cool flow if u ask me!

 

[TJ]

I wonder if he'll still be a douchebag at the club lol

And he probably will still tip $20 on a $1000 tab

 

[lou_skywalker]

So, did they mention when he can start practicing again?

I don't think it matters much, he is not returning this season anyway...

 

[Louis]

Heard that once before.

 

[nashman]

"I was starting to really step into my own as far as playing the game. I was ready to really take that next step. Every season I've played in NBA, I've always elevated my game for the second half of the season. I was looking forward to it. I was really ready to step it up a notch."

This guys head is just so big, so full of himself, always talking not translating to the floor. What next step were you ready to take Amare? Spewing the same crap we have been hearing for years and his game is still the same he can score and thats it, and now he turns the ball over way to often when he trys to put it on the floor. He's willing to talk about an extension... hey goofball you will be lucky if the SUNS are willing to talk to you! The more he talks the more I feel like they should move him, he is all about himself period!

 

[Roca Dolla]

This guys head is just so big, so full of himself, always talking not translating to the floor. What next step were you ready to take Amare? Spewing the same crap we have been hearing for years and his game is still the same he can score and thats it, and now he turns the ball over way to often when he trys to put it on the floor. He's willing to talk about an extension... hey goofball you will be lucky if the SUNS are willing to talk to you! The more he talks the more I feel like they should move him, he is all about himself period!

****!

 

[nashman]

^ just the sort of post you would expect from an Amare apolgist... I will leave it at that since the post shows the intelligence of the poster well done!

 

[slinslin]

^ just the sort of post you would expect from an Amare apolgist... I will leave it at that since the post shows the intelligence of the poster well done!

Your lack of intelligence rather.

You are the biggest Nash apologist on this board, you shouldn't throw with rocks sitting in a glass house.
If Nash was producing instead of complaining for the first 40 games of the season we wouldn't be in the situation we are in.

 

[TJ]

Your lack of intelligence rather.

You are the biggest Nash apologist on this board, you shouldn't throw with rocks sitting in a glass house.
If Nash was producing instead of complaining for the first 40 games of the season we wouldn't be in the situation we are in.

I blame it more on the sudden change of philosophy more so than Nash's bitching and moaning.

Had we had Gentry in there from the beginning, we'd easily be in the playoffs

 

[cly2tw]

Your lack of intelligence rather.

You are the biggest Nash apologist on this board, you shouldn't throw with rocks sitting in a glass house.
If Nash was producing instead of complaining for the first 40 games of the season we wouldn't be in the situation we are in.

You must understand his anxiety these days about his existence due to Nash's being old and not much time left in his life as an NBA player. He is bitter!

 

[YouJustGotSUNSD]

nashman has clearly lost it. He has never been this ridiculous.

 

[nashman]

I'm not bitter moron! Just because I am not so blind to see Amare is not a franchise player I am bitter? And please slin Nash is clearly not the reason this team is not in the playoffs, you can blame the front office for hiring a clueless coach! If Gentry had been running this team to its STRENGTHS instead of Porter we would easily be in the playoffs probably a high seed in the WC! Cly your hatred for Nash is well known just because I don't feel like Nash is the reason this team is not in the playoffs doesn't mean you need to jump in with your worthless posts about how Nash sucks. Why exactly am I ridiculous? Because Amare is full of himself? Its pretty well known the guy thinks he is the best, so I am ridiculous for what exactly? Not wanting his selfish ass on the Suns? Hate on Nash all you want doesn't bother me he's not the clown running his mouth constantly and not backing it up! He's not the one that has to GET HIS every game or he cries about it, and doesn't do **** but stand around on the defensive end. Nash hustles and gives it his all and for that he will be an alltime Sun great, Amare is a selfish crybaby with talent that constantly slacks and whines, and yells and 1 like a freakin moron everytime he shoots, then wonders why he can't get a call, the refs freakin hate the whining baby too!

 

[jandaman]

Nash didn't really "b!tched and whined". He wasnt happy with the system but he played and tried enough, considering the system changed dramatically.

Also he is a year older.


Stoudemire in the other hand, is as guilty as Nash if you think Nash "b!tched and whined". Stoudemire I can confidently say "pouted" and slacked off some games to show discontent. You can tell by effort on the court, he was protesting against the system, and it hurt more since not only was he a non factor defensively, but he became a jump shooting, not-so aggressive big man in the offense.


Stoudemire in the end is not a MAX player as Nashman stated and I agree with that. His current contract is slightly "fit" for his game, 15~17 Million a year. I wouldn't offer more than 15 a year next contract... but thats just me.
Because with Stoudemire, you NEED another all-star MVP caliber player for the team to be competitive. As I stated in the past... I would offer Joe Johnson 100 Million/6 yr contract and Stoudemire the same.

He isnt a 20+ Million guy...

 

[AceP]

Just to be fair ... Both Amare and Nash are responsible for this failed season. In pure basketball aspect, they both have huge flaw in their game and couldn't or refused to improve. You can't really tell who is more guity.

But Amare had a valid point when saying he is not the team captain. Ultimately, Nash is the sole leader, this team is built around him, he got to find a way to deliver the result ...

 

[Dr. Jones]

All are to blame....

Nash and Shaq need to be gone in the offseason.

 

[Bufalay]

I'm not bitter moron! Just because I am not so blind to see Amare is not a franchise player I am bitter? And please slin Nash is clearly not the reason this team is not in the playoffs, you can blame the front office for hiring a clueless coach! If Gentry had been running this team to its STRENGTHS instead of Porter we would easily be in the playoffs probably a high seed in the WC! Cly your hatred for Nash is well known just because I don't feel like Nash is the reason this team is not in the playoffs doesn't mean you need to jump in with your worthless posts about how Nash sucks. Why exactly am I ridiculous? Because Amare is full of himself? Its pretty well known the guy thinks he is the best, so I am ridiculous for what exactly? Not wanting his selfish ass on the Suns? Hate on Nash all you want doesn't bother me he's not the clown running his mouth constantly and not backing it up! He's not the one that has to GET HIS every game or he cries about it, and doesn't do **** but stand around on the defensive end. Nash hustles and gives it his all and for that he will be an alltime Sun great, Amare is a selfish crybaby with talent that constantly slacks and whines, and yells and 1 like a freakin moron everytime he shoots, then wonders why he can't get a call, the refs freakin hate the whining baby too!

What kind of business do you own?

 

[Blackification]

I'm not bitter moron! Just because I am not so blind to see Amare is not a franchise player I am bitter? And please slin Nash is clearly not the reason this team is not in the playoffs, you can blame the front office for hiring a clueless coach! If Gentry had been running this team to its STRENGTHS instead of Porter we would easily be in the playoffs probably a high seed in the WC! Cly your hatred for Nash is well known just because I don't feel like Nash is the reason this team is not in the playoffs doesn't mean you need to jump in with your worthless posts about how Nash sucks. Why exactly am I ridiculous? Because Amare is full of himself? Its pretty well known the guy thinks he is the best, so I am ridiculous for what exactly? Not wanting his selfish ass on the Suns? Hate on Nash all you want doesn't bother me he's not the clown running his mouth constantly and not backing it up! He's not the one that has to GET HIS every game or he cries about it, and doesn't do **** but stand around on the defensive end. Nash hustles and gives it his all and for that he will be an alltime Sun great, Amare is a selfish crybaby with talent that constantly slacks and whines, and yells and 1 like a freakin moron everytime he shoots, then wonders why he can't get a call, the refs freakin hate the whining baby too!

this post just makes you seem even more bitter and jealous that it will be amar'es team soon and not nash's..

 

[95pro]

I blame it more on the sudden change of philosophy more so than Nash's bitching and moaning.

Had we had Gentry in there from the beginning, we'd easily be in the playoffs

i was talking with my GF, and i was telling her the same thing, kind-of.
i dont know about easily in the playoffs. but we'd be right there with everyone else.

atleast we would have beat atleast all the 'bad' teams and had a better record now. and we might of had a better record against the top 8 in the west.

 

[Chaz]

Suns could be 10 games better if they were playing this way all season.

That could put them in one of the top 4 spots.