What does run and gun have to do with Amare? This guy has shown his ability to play in any system.
If you want to find reasons why we play run and gun, you have to look at Steve Nash and nobody else.
Your claims are so ridiculous. We are talking about a PF, they are not known to dribble the ball at the end of the game and make isolation plays to win the game. We are not talking about Kobe Bryant here who can get the ball on the perimeter and has the green light to take whatever shot he wants. Even on the Spurs the players who made the big plays at the end of games were more often Parker and Ginobili rather than Duncan.
Besides in this game it was ALL Amare that put us into a position to win this game, 1 missed free throw or not.
The Suns put the ball in Nashs hand at the end of games, how can you judge Amare on that?
The only reason not to resign Amare to a max contract are health concerns, nothing else. This guy is known for taking his game to another level come playoff time too.
What does run and gun have to do with Amare? This guy has shown his ability to play in any system.
If you want to find reasons why we play run and gun, you have to look at Steve Nash and nobody else.
Your claims are so ridiculous. We are talking about a PF, they are not known to dribble the ball at the end of the game and make isolation plays to win the game. We are not talking about Kobe Bryant here who can get the ball on the perimeter and has the green light to take whatever shot he wants. Even on the Spurs the players who made the big plays at the end of games were more often Parker and Ginobili rather than Duncan.
Besides in this game it was ALL Amare that put us into a position to win this game, 1 missed free throw or not.
The Suns put the ball in Nashs hand at the end of games, how can you judge Amare on that?
The only reason not to resign Amare to a max contract are health concerns, nothing else. This guy is known for taking his game to another level come playoff time too.
Amare can play in any system? He sure didn't look comfy playing with Shaq last year so your first point is fail.
Your Point: PF are not known to dribble the ball and make isolation plays.
Did I say they were supposed to? If they put the ball in Amare's hands at the end of the game he's more likely to turn it over than actually make a game winner. (Case in point the charge in the playoffs against the Spurs when he was wide open 5 feet away and preferred to run over the player and try to dunk it). Also the "not known part" is not the perfect statement for a player who is far more gifted than most PF's in the league. Considering his superior athletic advantage over most PF's and Centers for that matter isolating Amare and letting him go for a high percentage shot would be the wisest option for the Suns. Of course that is without including player intelligence which would make him a much lower option.
"Even on the Spurs the players who made the big plays at the end of games were more often Parker and Ginobili rather than Duncan." - Duncan three pointer to win the game in the playoffs still haunts my dreams and his schooling of Amare which happens on a yearly basis. Also Parker burns the Suns because they pick Nash with Duncan and Amare is never in a position to actually guard Parker or any point for that matter.
My hate on Amare is not based after one freethrow, he is a great scorer and he can rebound well if he actually tried. He makes the worst fouls that you can ever imagine for a guy whose been in the league for a while now. Seriously how many times have you seen him reach in to try and steal a ball for no reason and get a foul. The bottom line is he is dismal defensively, does not read offenses well and is always on the wrong side of the defensive play and with Frye and Amare its heaven for inside scorers. (I do blame Pringles for the lack of developing of Amare into a defensive player).
"The only reason not to resign Amare to a max contract are health concerns, nothing else. This guy is known for taking his game to another level come playoff time too" - In my opinion, health concerns is second only to the defensive concerns I have with Amare. He is just too stupid a player for me to give max contracts to. As a big in the league you need to learn interior defense as well as guarding the pick and roll, both of which Amare is pathetic at. If he scores points he also gives up a ton inside. I hope this never happens, signing Amare to a max contract would be the biggest mistake the Suns can make.
"Your claims are so ridiculous." - If you say so. I'll politely disagree and I think other Suns fans will understand my position.If the Suns just wanted to play good regular season ball and have fun then yes resign him. If they want to be a legit contender then lose him.
