Jamal Crawford/Quentin Richardson over Steve Nash/Brent Barry!

[Joe Mama]

I would take Barry and Steve Nash any day of the week over Richardson and Crawford even if the Suns have to pay twice as much to get them. I wouldn't touch Crawford with a 10 foot pole unless you can sign him to a decent contract as a backup player. If we are worried about Nash's defense there's no way we should consider Crawford. Crawford makes Steve Nash look like Ron Artest.

I don't mind Richardson, but do you guys remember how frustrated we were with JJ's shooting two years ago and at the beginning of last season? That's what you get from Richardson. One game he might shoot 50% than the next two games he shoots about 15%. He just doesn't really bring anything new to the table.

What makes Brent Barry and Steve Nash appealing is there consistent shooting. They are both good at creating offense for their teammates as well. I'm not saying the Suns should rush out and give big money to either one of them, but I would be much happier with them than with Richardson or Crawford.

Joe Mama

 

[Chaplin]

I would take Barry and Steve Nash any day of the week over Richardson and Crawford even if the Suns have to pay twice as much to get them. I wouldn't touch Crawford with a 10 foot pole unless you can sign him to a decent contract as a backup player. If we are worried about Nash's defense there's no way we should consider Crawford. Crawford makes Steve Nash look like Ron Artest.

I don't mind Richardson, but do you guys remember how frustrated we were with JJ's shooting two years ago and at the beginning of last season? That's what you get from Richardson. One game he might shoot 50% than the next two games he shoots about 15%. He just doesn't really bring anything new to the table.

What makes Brent Barry and Steve Nash appealing is there consistent shooting. They are both good at creating offense for their teammates as well. I'm not saying the Suns should rush out and give big money to either one of them, but I would be much happier with them than with Richardson or Crawford.

Joe Mama

Amen to that.

Richardson shouldn't even be discussed at this point.

 

[B-Dogg]

Just say no to Steve Nash, he has a history of injury problems is now over 30 and plays absolutely no defense...

 

[elindholm]

Overrated much? Especially on this board!

It's not like we're talking about Etan Thomas being a dominant franchise center. The team needs solid big men off the bench, and those aren't going to be had for spare change. I'd have no problem offering Thomas a contract for slightly over the MLE.

The Suns must get significant big man help this summer. Who's it going to be?

 

[Errntknght]

Oh my... I'm in complete agreement with Eric on something. (I'm speaking of Etan Thomas) Actually, I think he'd do reasonably well against Shaq and Yao because of his strength. He'd also be great to have in practice for Lampe and Amare to defend against on the low block. It's not too big of a deal for Amare because he plays a lot but Lampe would progress much faster without having to play big minutes.

 

[Chaplin]

Vet minimum, maybe, but over the MLE? You're crazy. Might as well sign Jahidi to the same contract again.

 

[elindholm]

I take it you haven't watched Thomas play. He is five times as athletic and ten times as quick.

 

[Chaplin]

I take it you haven't watched Thomas play. He is five times as athletic and ten times as quick.

Ah, well, I guess that's worth over 5 million dollars, then.

 

[cly2tw]

How is Crawford compared with Billups of three years ago? Does he have the same potential and problems? Maybe we could give him a Billups like contract and hope? Anyway, Brent Barry is the best, most reasonable option if we want to win NOW.