Game 6 thread
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If Frank doesn't use Big Jake I will become very pissed. If you have a guy who is 7ft and can hold his own against Shaq you play him. 
It maybe to late now but we need to go big first and then small if it doesn't work. Frank please, please, please, even if we get passed the Spurs he will have to use Big Jake vs the Fakers so get him ready!
It maybe to late now but we need to go big first and then small if it doesn't work. Frank please, please, please, even if we get passed the Spurs he will have to use Big Jake vs the Fakers so get him ready!
Chaz
observationist
Get prepared to be pissed. I will be shocked if he uses him now.
IMO He should start. He doesn't have to say in long. If it doesn't work sub Outlaw and go to a press. We could use a player big enough to keep Duncan off the offensive glass.
Ah I can almost hear Al McCoy now.......
"Starting at center for the Suns, Jake Tskalidas, 7'2", 285"
Yea..Right
Then I wake up.
I will be very pissed if FJ still puts a guard or Marion on Rose.
He should keep at least 2 big guys on the floor at all times, any combination of Stoudemire, Scott, Voskhul and Outlaw. Those guys do have the speed to recover from double team. Besides Stoudemire, the rest probably won't do much offensively but they shouldn't do much worse since the offense has been bad enough.
He should keep at least 2 big guys on the floor at all times, any combination of Stoudemire, Scott, Voskhul and Outlaw. Those guys do have the speed to recover from double team. Besides Stoudemire, the rest probably won't do much offensively but they shouldn't do much worse since the offense has been bad enough.
I won't have access to a computer for about two weeks due to travel requirements so here's my 15 cents worth---
Scotsman,
Since a good part of my ancestors came from Scotland, I do understand that the Scot's are stubborn. There are a few simple things that have been pointed out a number of times, not only on this board, but also in the news media.
1. Amare is one of the reasons for the Suns success. FJ said himself that Amare would not have gotten the chance if Gugliotta had not been injured. Not much credit for FJ here. Is Amare’s improvement due to FJ, assistant coaches, teammates, himself, or a combination of some or all?
2. FJ started out with a worthless offense plan and stuck with it until one of the players (Marbury) convinced him to change it. Had we stuck with his plan we would be in the running for James. I will give him credit for paying attention, and to me, that means he has a chance of developing into a better coach.
3. FJ loves small-ball and many of the fans are sick & tired of CONSTANT small-ball. We want to see the power positions played with power (TG for Amare).
It is true that the team is playing with a lot of “heart” and I think that FJ has a lot to do with that, or as I said, it could be because Skiles is gone. It is, perhaps, the most important thing the Suns owe their success. Players need to be motivated and a team with high motivation and average talent will beat a team that has better talent with no or low motivation. Some players need to be motivated more than others and it’s up to the coaching staff to figure out how to do this (not only against the better teams, but also against the teams we are supposed to beat).
As I’ve said before, there’s no doubt in my mind that FJ will be the head coach next year. If he improves his coaching ability and understanding of the game, he could become a good coach and if he learns there is more to life than small-ball, he could become a very good coach. I would guess that if big JAKE were as fast as Marbury, could jump like Marion, had the tenacity of Amare, the hustle of Outlaw, the ball handling skills of J Johnson (when he’s on) and the understanding of the game like Hardaway, FJ would play him in spite of the 7’2” big body he is….. or he might realize that being 7’2” and about 300 pounds has a lot of advantages on it’s own. With proper coaching and a chance to develop, big JAKE has as good as chance (if not better) as FJ to be part of the reason we win the NBA championship in two years.
Sorry about the long post, I know I’ve repeated myself and others from pervious posts, but I’m done now, and say let’s put all this BS behind us and go get a win tonight any way we can.
Scotsman,
Since a good part of my ancestors came from Scotland, I do understand that the Scot's are stubborn. There are a few simple things that have been pointed out a number of times, not only on this board, but also in the news media.
1. Amare is one of the reasons for the Suns success. FJ said himself that Amare would not have gotten the chance if Gugliotta had not been injured. Not much credit for FJ here. Is Amare’s improvement due to FJ, assistant coaches, teammates, himself, or a combination of some or all?
2. FJ started out with a worthless offense plan and stuck with it until one of the players (Marbury) convinced him to change it. Had we stuck with his plan we would be in the running for James. I will give him credit for paying attention, and to me, that means he has a chance of developing into a better coach.
3. FJ loves small-ball and many of the fans are sick & tired of CONSTANT small-ball. We want to see the power positions played with power (TG for Amare).
It is true that the team is playing with a lot of “heart” and I think that FJ has a lot to do with that, or as I said, it could be because Skiles is gone. It is, perhaps, the most important thing the Suns owe their success. Players need to be motivated and a team with high motivation and average talent will beat a team that has better talent with no or low motivation. Some players need to be motivated more than others and it’s up to the coaching staff to figure out how to do this (not only against the better teams, but also against the teams we are supposed to beat).
As I’ve said before, there’s no doubt in my mind that FJ will be the head coach next year. If he improves his coaching ability and understanding of the game, he could become a good coach and if he learns there is more to life than small-ball, he could become a very good coach. I would guess that if big JAKE were as fast as Marbury, could jump like Marion, had the tenacity of Amare, the hustle of Outlaw, the ball handling skills of J Johnson (when he’s on) and the understanding of the game like Hardaway, FJ would play him in spite of the 7’2” big body he is….. or he might realize that being 7’2” and about 300 pounds has a lot of advantages on it’s own. With proper coaching and a chance to develop, big JAKE has as good as chance (if not better) as FJ to be part of the reason we win the NBA championship in two years.
Sorry about the long post, I know I’ve repeated myself and others from pervious posts, but I’m done now, and say let’s put all this BS behind us and go get a win tonight any way we can.
Did all of you see the things that Amare said the other day when they lost to the spurs.
He said that he understood why the coach of the spurs won coach of the year after he made a lot of ajustments in the game to give his team a chance to win.
I do not believe he was knocking FJ but interesting he would say that.
He said that he understood why the coach of the spurs won coach of the year after he made a lot of ajustments in the game to give his team a chance to win.
I do not believe he was knocking FJ but interesting he would say that.
PhiLLmattiC
Last of a Dying Breed
Either penny should play point or marbury should look to comming out and distibuting the ball. the suns really need a balanced attack and marbury holding the ball for the first 10 seconds of every possession isn't working that well. Not that Marbury shouldn't score though. They'll definately need it in the 3rd and forth quarters and with the game on the line.
I am going to the GAME!!!! Just got some lower bowl tickets from someone inside the Suns for FREE!!!! I love it!!! Ya!!! Who else is going?? Maybe meet up at the Half or before the game???
Ouchie-Z-Clown
I'm better than Mulli!
damn, wish i was going. difficult from cali.
i can't believe i'm gonna say this, but, i long for the days of danny schayes and (i can't believe i've forgotten the big redhead from arkansas' name . . . wow), but when little jake gets the ball at the elbow of the key and looks around frantically for someone to pass to instead of being able to can a 15-footer, it just makes me think . . . imagine danny schayes hitting that shot . . .
i can't believe i'm gonna say this, but, i long for the days of danny schayes and (i can't believe i've forgotten the big redhead from arkansas' name . . . wow), but when little jake gets the ball at the elbow of the key and looks around frantically for someone to pass to instead of being able to can a 15-footer, it just makes me think . . . imagine danny schayes hitting that shot . . .
Tim Kempton??
what was that guys name when we had Big Jake and another 7fter as well?? 
Even though I'm on the East Coast, I am going to be working during the game. Is there a way for me to listen to the game via the internet for free??
Thanks in advance.
S
Thanks in advance.
S
elindholm
edited for content
what was that guys name when we had Big Jake and another 7fter as well??
You mean Dan Santiago?
imagine danny schayes hitting that shot . . .
All we could do is imagine it, since in fact Schayes (and Kleine) usually missed those shots, even though they were supposed to be able to hit them. Same as with Scott Williams now.
You mean Dan Santiago?
imagine danny schayes hitting that shot . . .
All we could do is imagine it, since in fact Schayes (and Kleine) usually missed those shots, even though they were supposed to be able to hit them. Same as with Scott Williams now.
Ya Danniel Santiago.. I think we had to cut him becouse of he had bad feet! I always had the dream of having Big Jake and Dantiago in the game at the same time. The Suns used to be a client of mine and I would talk to the IT guy for hours about the Suns and D-Backs.
The Suns used to be a client of mine and I would talk to the IT guy for hours about the Suns and D-Backs.
I looked around and saw KTAR carries the game and I can listen to the radio live on the internet.
Will it kick me off when the game starts, or if I get in early enough I'm good to go? Does anyone know when such a time might be?
Thanks again in advance.
Sean
Will it kick me off when the game starts, or if I get in early enough I'm good to go? Does anyone know when such a time might be?
Thanks again in advance.
Sean
Chaz
observationist
Game Time 9:30 EDT
6:30 here in Phoenix. Good luck with that internet feed Wayward.
6:30 here in Phoenix. Good luck with that internet feed Wayward.
Thanks man.
I hope I can keep it. I'll probably try to get in an hour or more early and keep my spot. If anyone is savy in this department, I would love some advice.
Go Suns!
Chaz
observationist
I haven't tried the KTAR stream very much. I know there is a license/fee issue with the D'Backs (also on KTAR) and MLB. I am not sure about the NBA.
I will take my digital Cam to the game tonight and hopefully be posting picks of a Suns Win!
It looks like the KTAR feed won't work. There is a disclaimer saying it won't broadcast the game via the internet due to silly rules.
I guess it is the Game Channel for me!!
I guess it is the Game Channel for me!!
SeattleCard
Back in Arizona!!!
GO SUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO SUNS GO SUNS GO SUNS GO SUNS!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay I feel better.
GO SUNS GO SUNS GO SUNS GO SUNS!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay I feel better.
green machine
I rule at posting
This is the big one...Biggest game in this new team's history so far. I think they'll step up and take this game pretty handily. Around a 7-12 point victory at home.
adam
adam
Wayward, I'm not sure you can blame "silly rules" unless they are Colangelo's.
Here at ASFN, we used to get Suns and D'baks press releases and I was pushing for more press access. Then major league baseball ordered teams not to give press access to web sites. As soon as that happened, the Suns cut us off too, even though the NBA has no blanket web site policy.
Meanwhile, the Az Cardinals have done the opposite, welcoming us with open arms. We get to watch closed practices, interview players, and in essence, provide full press coverage.
The Suns won't even answer my phone calls and e-mails.
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