JustWinBaby
Veteran
The Suns had four great seasons under Mike D'Antoni. I enjoyed the ride. No doubt talent was the big reason. However, in good faith, I cannot understand why many Suns fans want to give him zero credit.
In all this, looking back, Bryan Colangelo probably deserves more credit for assembling the cast of Marion, Stoudemire, Joe Johnson and Steve Nash.
Bryan Colangelo's best decision was to hire D'Antoni. How many would have preferred that we kept Frank Johnson as our head coach? Getting players for the head coach to coach is and should be his main job. That is what Bryan did. MDA did a great job coaching them, including Steve Nash. Great times were had by all.
Now all of the top teams are playing fast with small lineups. You cannot compete in this league now if you cannot play small. When MDA did it, many thought he had no clue. He had no choice.
Bryan's next best decision was to leave this franchise. That meant he got away from Robert Sarver, who is the real place all the blame for any failure should be placed. He is and has been a horrible owner. He was more concerned with the bottom line than winning games. Who in the world besides him would make Lon Babby the face of their franchise.
We are and have been a freaking mess. Thanks Bob.