Spurs @ Suns 10-31-18

[Yuma]

Yeah I’m not buying that. He’s got a nice jump hook. He’s got a nice jumper. He has touch on layups around the bucket. He just doesn’t use his body with authority. That isn’t an acquired skill. That’s two things: (1) having the physical ability (he has that in abundance) and (2) having the mindset (don’t see it).

I basically agree with you on the talent, but the skills I mentioned I am not seeing him able to do those things. That must not be part of his game yet. Obviously he needs to learn those things. I didn't see him back down guys in the college games I watched. He's doing everything on natural ability. This was like Wilt when he first came in. He did everything just being so very physically overwhelming. Later he learned to dribble and back guys down. He lead the NBA in assists one year when he learned to pass out of the post. Ayton isn't even bodying up on rebounds yet. There is tremendous upside just learning NBA skills.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Our guys have no idea how to defend without giving up an and 1

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Nice pass ahead for wareen

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Melton doesn’t know how to pass

 

[Yuma]

Melton doesn’t know how to pass

If I could buy you a drink right now, I would!

 

[1Sun]

Melton doesn’t know how to pass

So...he fits in with all of our other so-called point guards...

 

[Yuma]

Ouchie-Z-Clown I feel your pain!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

If I could buy you a drink right now, I would!

Haha. I’m really okay. I haven’t gotten to watch the last three games so this is the first I’m seeing this futility in a week or so. Seeing it live is just so disappointing.

 

[95pro]

93-66. Eh eff this I’m going to sleep. Not worth my time.

 

[Yuma]

Haha. I’m really okay. I haven’t gotten to watch the last three games so this is the first I’m seeing this futility in a week or so. Seeing it live is just so disappointing.

It's not pretty. The talent level of SA is way better than the Suns. Comparing the two teams, I can see why we need a new GM.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Even up 28 the spurs don’t let up a layup and chandler misses free throw. Our guys need to learn about that.

 

[Folster]

I know we are missing our best player, but the consistent lack of competitiveness is concerning.

 

[Yuma]

I know we are missing our best player, but the consistent lack of competitiveness is concerning.

Yeah. We need the culture SA has.

 

[Mainstreet]

I know we are missing our best player, but the consistent lack of competitiveness is concerning.

Agreed. Devin Booker is not the reason for the Suns lack of defense.

 

[Yuma]

Agreed. Devin Booker is not the reason for the Suns lack of defense.

The whole team is. Our team defense is horrible. No one is playing lock down defense.

 

[Yuma]

announcers: "Phoenix in danger of dropping to 1-6" No SHEET man!

 

[Mainstreet]

Bridges is showing why the Suns drafted him.

 

[Yuma]

Bridges is showing why the Suns drafted him.

He has to get more minutes. Even if its second team.

 

[Finito]

New starting line up

Booker
Bridges
Warren
Ariza
Ayton

 

[SirStefan32]

Bridges is showing why the Suns drafted him.

I agree. I am really impressed. I knew he could defend and shoot, but he is also really good in the open court, he can pass, cut, and drive in.

 

[SirStefan32]

New starting line up

Booker
Bridges
Warren
Ariza
Ayton

But Booker is gonna get hurt by playing PG, according to some people on this board.

 

[Yuma]

New starting line up

Booker
Bridges
Warren
Ariza
Ayton

Replacing Ariza with Okobo.

 

[Finito]

I understand the shortcomings of this team. They are clear to see. And I understand that Ayton needs good guard okay to maximize his ability. What I’m saying is, when he does get the ball in good position he needs to take advantage of it and he’s not. And that frustrates me because we’ve never had a guy that’s capable of what he’s capable of, but not doing.

As for the claim that someone just made that “he’s raw” that is certainly NOT the case offensively. Defensively sure. But he was incredibly skilled in college and it’s translates over in the pros. Is he inexperienced? Yes. But not raw. What I’m seeing is passivity. Disagree with me fine. But that’s what I’m seeing.

He's averaging 17 points a game as a rookie I honestly don't know what your expecting. I think you have a very unrealistic view of what's going on. He's a doing great.

Hell if he had a guy spoon feeding him like Nash did Amare he might be averaging 25.

 

[AzStevenCal]

We need to play better if we want to win this game. (as I choke on my Halloween candy)

 

[Mainstreet]

We can shuffle the Suns lineup but I don't see any cure for the Suns defense. Defense has to come from effort and coaching. It's a team breakdown.