Been here since '83. Seen a lot of games when they were at the old Madhouse. Not so many since they moved DT.
The thing with the Suns or the whole NBA is, if your not in position to go deep into the playoffs, what is it your doing? Your mediocre. Granted were an above mediocre team, but not much better.
The teams that recognise their situation can do things to change it. The thing that the Suns FO mtl recognises is that it's time to change, to try and get better than above mediocre.
That means moving high priced talent and getting younger cheaper talent(s), that can continue to mature. At some point the fan base has to accept, to get better down the road, sometimes you need to move your best piece. I think that time has arrived in Suns town.
I like everyone just dont want to see them fleeced in the process, especially since it's likely to put someone over the top somewhere soon. Unfortunately with this team I don't see it being us. This team to get better doesn't have a 1st next yr. It will have to overpay again for Stoudemire for 1/2 yr. and then try and deal him again because they're in the same situation as they are this yr. , just 1 yr. older. It's time, but get pieces, not just one piece.