Suns 2011 back-up PG search

[Griffin]

Seems like we have one of these threads every year. Here's a brief summary of who the Suns have brought in to back up Steve Nash since re-acquiring him in 2004:

• Smush Parker
• Yuta Tabuse
• Andre Barrett
• Eddie House
• Marcus Banks
• DJ Strawberry
• Dee Brown
• Goran Dragic
• Sean Singletary
• Aaron Brooks
• Zabian Dowdell

That's 11 back-up point guards in seven seasons for those of you keeping track. And just who might join this prestigious list this year? The Suns are reportedly shopping at the bargain bin again, expressing interest in Shannon Brown and Ronnie Price, according to Coro.

 

[Mainstreet]

I guess whoever has the lowest price tag. Maybe Ronnie Price.

 

[Neo]

Maybe we can get Randy Livingston to come out of retirement.

 

[elindholm]

Can Tracy McGrady play point?

 

[SirStefan32]

Can Tracy McGrady play point?

I don't think so, but I heard that Penny Hardaway is finally 100% healthy.

 

[boisesuns]

Maybe we can get Randy Livingston to come out of retirement.

He's coaching the local D-League team here! I haven't seen him in any knee rehab commercials yet....

 

[Mainstreet]

Can Tracy McGrady play point?

His career season stats would seem to indicate he can. Of course he can play SG. I just do not know much about him anymore... if he is healthy or has any gas left in the tank.

Are you thinking he could fill two needs, PG and SG?

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tracy_mcgrady/career_stats.html

 

[FArting]

Jamal Crawford

 

[elindholm]

Are you thinking he could fill two needs, PG and SG?

Nah, I was just making a joke.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Might as well go with Dowdell. He is already on the team, he is cheap, and he is probably as good as anyone we could sign.

 

[Griffin]

Nah, I was just making a joke.

For what it's worth, McGrady reportedly just agreed to a one-year veterans minimum contract with the Hawks. That seems well within the Suns price range, and they are in need of a wing. Whatever T-Mac has left in the tank, it can't be any less than Carter. But it doesn't appear the Suns expressed any interest.

 

[Mainstreet]

Might as well go with Dowdell. He is already on the team, he is cheap, and he is probably as good as anyone we could sign.

The Suns are looking for a third PG. I think it is especially relevant if Hill should leave the Suns. Nash might change his mind and want to leave as well. IMO, Dowdell is at best a third PG.

 

[Folster]

Telfair. Search over.

 

[elindholm]

Hey, the good news is, he did shoot as high as 41% from the field one season, so, you know, he can make defenses pay for sagging off of Childress.

 

[Mainstreet]

Hey, the good news is, he did shoot as high as 41% from the field one season, so, you know, he can make defenses pay for sagging off of Childress.

Funny stuff. The sad part is, does it really matter. I think the writing is on the wall yet Sarver will not read it.