Free Agency 2020

[swagron]

3 years?? Insane.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

The Jae Crowder you are thinking of is circa 2017...

he was a key piece of a Finals run....

last month lmao

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

3 years?? Insane.

lol he’s 30

 

[Dante]

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[Mainstreet]

I'm glad the Suns signed Crowder before the forum went nuclear.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

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I guess this spits in the face of the notion that we weren't signing anyone because we were being cheap. Apparently offered the best deal to Crowder.

 

[Cheesebeef]

That is A LOT of scratch. I think we overpaid to get him, but until this organization actually starts winning on the court, that’s what it will probably take to get guys like that.

 

[1Sun]

Man, if Ayton can take a real solid step forward this season, that could make such a huge difference for this team.

They're going to need him to. It's the only hope this team has.

 

[Raindog]

I'm sure the 3 year offer is what tipped it to the Suns.

I do hope they can still bring Daric back, though.

 

[Folster]

lol he’s 30

And the contract will be very tradeable.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I like signing Crowder as long as it doesn't keep us from bringing Dario back.

this... I’m a little nervous to see if that shoe drops next.

Jae added to the mix with Dario is very good. Instead of? It’s a lateral step or even a small one backward.

 

[1Sun]

Three all-defense level players, all of whom can shoot, around Booker/Ayton.

just elitttttttte team building

Crowder hasn't played solid defense in at least three years, and he only shoots 34% from three (which is below average).

 

[Cheesebeef]

I guess this spits in the face of the notion that we weren't signing anyone because we were being cheap. Apparently offered the best deal to Crowder.

only if they get Dario back does the above actually kick in. Supplanting one for the other is status quo.

 

[Mainstreet]

Crowder hasn't played solid defense in at least three years, and he only shoots 34% from three (which is below average).

Did you watch the Heat in the playoffs?

 

[Cheesebeef]

Crowder hasn't played solid defense in at least three years, and he only shoots 34% from three (which is below average).

just took a look at his stats... his reputation as a shooter does seem somewhat over blown.

 

[1Sun]

he was a key piece of a Finals run....

last month lmao

Look at the box scores and get back to me on that...

 

[1Sun]

Did you watch the Heat in the playoffs?

Yes. Crowder was actually the weak link on that team.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm hoping this proves to be true.

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[1Sun]

only if they get Dario back does the above actually kick in. Supplanting one for the other is status quo.

No, sadly it's a downgrade.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Crowder hasn't played solid defense in at least three years, and he only shoots 34% from three (which is below average).

That league average is misleading, shooting 34% is equivalent to making half your shots from 2 point range and for a volume distance shooter, that's fine. The important thing is that he has to be a threat to take and make the shot so that the defense has to play him honestly and he has value in that regard. And unlike a lot of similar players, he is more than willing to take that shot.

 

[GatorAZ]

Yes. Crowder was actually the weak link on that team.

Not sure about that but Pat Riley doesn’t seem to think he was incredibly important.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I'm hoping for this.

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I wouldn’t pound our chest about our athleticism, but the other two are good to have.

 

[1Sun]

That league average is misleading, shooting 34% is equivalent to making half your shots from 2 point range and for a volume distance shooter, that's fine. The important thing is that he has to be a threat to take and make the shot so that the defense has to play him honestly and he has value in that regard. And unlike a lot of similar players, he is more than willing to take that shot.

That's the problem. When shooting at only a 34% clip, you don't WANT him to take that shot.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Crowder hasn't played solid defense in at least three years, and he only shoots 34% from three (which is below average).

lol clown

 

[Mainstreet]

Yes. Crowder was actually the weak link on that team.

I was thinking two things watching the Heat in the playoffs.

The Suns needed a player like Jae Crowder and the Heat needed a player like Precious Achiuwa.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

That's the problem. When shooting at only a 34% clip, you don't WANT him to take that shot.

I disagree there. If it was a main scoring option on the team than yes, but as someone that is going to take a handful a game to keep the defense honest you can absolutely live with a number around 34% from three.