Oct 1st Suns vs Kings @7pm

[JCSunsfan]

What happened in the last day? It has been widely reported that Anderson will be our starting PF. Agree with that or not, but that doesn't say "deep roster player" to me.

To be fair. That was media speculation. None of it came from the coach or Suns front office. So it means squat.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Ayton is awesome.

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if he doesn't get injured, he's going to be one of the best players in the league within the next 4 years.

 

[BC867]

BC, as obsessive as you can be at times, you never approached what we are viewing with 1Sun. This is something special. No one should ignore it. Enjoy the spectacle while it lasts. Enjoy it for what it is. It’s artistic really.

1Sun showed me how annoying it is to read the same thing posted over and over by one person.

Even when I justified it by thinking, "As often as they post is as often as I respond. 'Nothing wrong with that."

It's like if someone fouls you, you foul them and you get the whistle.

1Sun, I hope you come to realize that, too. Quantity doesn't win over others. Quality might get them to consider your point of view.

What someone thinks may or not be reality. But that it is their perception is a reality. And they are entitled to it. There is no winning or losing.

 

[BC867]

Honestly Jackson is the best PG on this roster. Night and day watching him get Ayton the ball in comparison to Shaq. Shaq couldn't do it in Summer League and couldn't do it last night. JJ looks so damn smooth when he's playing at a non-frantic pace and is a surprisingly good passer / ball handler. Shot looks a lot better too.

I'm all for a Jackson, Booker, Ariza, Anderson, Ayton lineup.

I like the idea, with our current roster. But this is a question. Are any of that group able to keep up, whenever we face a smaller, quicker Point Guard, on defense without wearing themselves out?

 

[JCSunsfan]

if he doesn't get injured, he's going to be one of the best players in the league within the next 4 years.

Just that little play right there--can you imagine Alex Len making that play? The awareness and dexterity to make that pass is mind boggling.

 

[BC867]

Just that little play right there--can you imagine Alex Len making that play? The awareness and dexterity to make that pass is mind boggling.

'Good points being made about what Ayton is showing, but comparing him to Len is setting the bar awfully low.

We're hoping, of course, that Ayton works his way to being the best, not just better than the worst.

The best part is that his early awareness and skills on the court are so much more important than his good starting stats.

 

[Carolinacacti]

JJ at PG would be a huge upgrade. I think he would be PG if the Suns played the 76's or the Rockets anyway. Say's he gained ten pound but if he is 6 foot 9 now it would not show. If Josh is going to play point he needs to stay thin.

 

[Mainstreet]

What happened in the last day? It has been widely reported that Anderson will be our starting PF. Agree with that or not, but that doesn't say "deep roster player" to me.

I was talking about if Anderson doesn't have anything left in the tank.

 

[Raze]

JJ at PG would be a huge upgrade. I think he would be PG if the Suns played the 76's or the Rockets anyway. Say's he gained ten pound but if he is 6 foot 9 now it would not show. If Josh is going to play point he needs to stay thin.

Agreed.

I was talking today with one of my coaching buddies about JJ. For context purposes, my friend has won ALOT of games during his 40 year run coaching basketball. I trust his opinion over most. He and I both love the idea of using JJ at PG. It doesn't have to be a full time gig. Just akin to how Scottie Pippen was used in Chicago next to Paxson/Kerr and of course Jordan. JJ is an underrated passer and has an underrated basketball IQ. He can lead breaks as his eyes are up and has good anticipation. It would also allow him to attack the rim in open court which he excels at. He and Book could share the duties. And here's the kicker; no one on the current roster has more potential or offers that much better production anyway.

 

[Yuma]

JJ at PG would be a huge upgrade. I think he would be PG if the Suns played the 76's or the Rockets anyway. Say's he gained ten pound but if he is 6 foot 9 now it would not show. If Josh is going to play point he needs to stay thin.

Magic put on some pounds and did just fine! LOL!

 

[albie286]

You can do what I plan to do. Don't go to games until they bring in a real point guard. The empty seats should convince management to do something if common sense won't.

Man you are soooooo boring.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Man you are soooooo boring.

You've been saving that up for 4 years? Good timing and welcome.

 

[taz02]

Magic put on some pounds and did just fine! LOL!

6'9 215

 

[Yuma]

6'9 215

They lie! I am telling you he weighed more than 215. I weigh 215, and I have seen him in person, and he's twice my size!

 

[Carolinacacti]

Did Magic have to guard someone?

 

[JS22]

he's so damn smooth. Man, if this kid reaches his potential, he's going to be an all-timer... which means contending for a DECADE.

Can't wait to watch games this season.

He already looks like a 5 year vet. If he can stay healthy he's a walking 20/10.

 

[JS22]

I like the idea, with our current roster. But this is a question. Are any of that group able to keep up, whenever we face a smaller, quicker Point Guard, on defense without wearing themselves out?

Shaq would still have value as a defensive stopper against small / quick PG's. JJ is just a unique option that I would explore during the preseason. He can already do something that nobody else seems to be able to do, get Ayton the ball.

He's a surprisingly good ball-handler and passer.

 

[JCSunsfan]

He already looks like a 5 year vet. If he can stay healthy he's a walking 20/10.

I kinda like that Ayton is not overly aggressive at the moment. He is concentrating on the game itself first, which is good. JJ showed last year that rookies can go too hard at times, and it can hurt their development.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I kinda like that Ayton is not overly aggressive at the moment. He is concentrating on the game itself first, which is good. JJ showed last year that rookies can go too hard at times, and it can hurt their development.

I'm not sure it didn't show the opposite. Looking at JJ at the start of the season versus the end of the season he looks like a completely different player. Had he entered the league cautiously who knows how his game would have matured. Besides, I'd far rather slow someone down than have to figure out how to speed him up. I don't think it's a problem with Ayton though, either way.

 

[BC867]

6'9 215

Magic was 6'9" - 230 through most of his career.

 

[taz02]

It's settled then, JJ is our point guard. whew....I was getting worried.....I heard somewhere that our other PG's are no good

 

[Superbone]

It's settled then, JJ is our point guard. whew....I was getting worried.....I heard somewhere that our other PG's are no good

I used to hear that. Constantly. And then it suddenly stopped.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I used to hear that. Constantly. And then it suddenly stopped.

Did for me too.

 

[AzStevenCal]

It's settled then, JJ is our point guard. whew....I was getting worried.....I heard somewhere that our other PG's are no good

I heard they were geographically bad or biologically bad or something like that.

 

[Yuma]

I'm not sure it didn't show the opposite. Looking at JJ at the start of the season versus the end of the season he looks like a completely different player. Had he entered the league cautiously who knows how his game would have matured. Besides, I'd far rather slow someone down than have to figure out how to speed him up. I don't think it's a problem with Ayton though, either way.

That brings up an interesting point. JJ wasn't playing with an NBA point guard who "spoiled" him when he improved so much last season.