Suns sign SG Sonny Weems

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Played in Moscow the past 3 years.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard 12m12 minutes ago
Sources: Sonny Weems and Phoenix Suns agree to 2-year deal worth $5.8 million

 

[Ronin]

He any good?

 

[devilalum]

:championship:

Looks like he can shoot the 3. Has decent size for a guard.

http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=003443#!FF

 

[hcsilla]

Hope that the 2nd year is a team option.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Happy Birthday, dude. Nothing like signing an NBA deal on your birthday. He had 2 years and $6 mill left on his deal in Russia. Left that to play in the NBA.

 

[SirStefan32]

:championship:

 

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There is a Plan B.

 

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John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987
Had one high ranking NBA front office guy not from Phoenix tell me he thinks Sonny Weems will be a surprise that he's pretty damn talented

John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987
Had a second High Ranking NBA exec tell me Sonny Weems was overly athletic for Europe and is an upside player given dearth of NBA wings

Razorback Nation ‏@RazNation
For context: Weems was the highest paid player in Europe. Left around 3 mil/ a year on the table w/ CSKA Moscow. Was on contract through '17

John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987
2nd exec also said Weems shot is just ok, he's long and athletic is a bit soft and can be moody but has playmaking elements on off and def

 

[Suns_fan69]

Watched him a few times during his Raptor days and he's nothing to write home about. He's similar in concept to PJ Tucker with more athleticism but less brute strength and tenacity. Ok/passable 3 point shooting, disaster when handling the ball too much.

That's what I remember.

 

[JCSunsfan]

He has been in Europe for quite a while and developed into a star over there. Said he had to change his game alot because the slower game doesn't mesh well with his athleticism.

Shot 39% from the 3.

 

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Paul Coro ‏@paulcoro
Shooting guard Sonny Weems' two-year, $5.8 million deal with the Suns has a second-year team option.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Ok. I wanted them to bring Bogdan in. They leave him in Europe and bring this guy in. Fine. Looks like a great athlete who developed an all-around game in Europe. Not sure about his defense. NO ONE even talks about that.

He is mature but not old. And there is some interest in seeing how his improved game transfers to the NBA.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Interesting reactions here:

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1398480#start_here

 

[Suns_fan69]

So the backcourt situation is now:

Bledsoe
Knight
Booker
Goodwin
Price
Weems

I think it's a foregone conclusion that Ggreen is not going to be resigned, and it still looks a bit heavy back there. Another deal coming?

 

[JCSunsfan]

Here is a little fun for you. Weems game winner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRI5N-FcFEc#t=163

 

[JCSunsfan]

So the backcourt situation is now:

Bledsoe
Knight
Booker
Goodwin
Price
Weems

I think it's a foregone conclusion that Ggreen is not going to be resigned, and it still looks a bit heavy back there. Another deal coming?

Raptors fans believe Weems is better than Green, and his game has improved in Europe. Mildly intrigued in watching this guy. Might be another PJ Tucker type of find.

 

[Phrazbit]

It was clear back in March when the Suns sent Green on an extended run at the end of the bench that he wouldn't be back.

I doubt they've had any conversations at all with his agent. And good, because other than the rare game when he gets hot, he is a terrible player.

As for the guard depth, Booker is 18, its extremely rare that anyone is NBA ready at that age, I doubt he sees much PT, especially early in the year. Price will probably play sparingly, Goodwin will have to have shown serious improvement over the Summer to solidify a spot in the rotation.

 

[sunsfan88]

Another undersized SF? If he's a SG that's even worse considering we have Knight, Booker, Goodwin and Bogdanovic all at that same position.

 

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John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987
2nd exec also said Weems shot is just ok, he's long and athletic is a bit soft and can be moody but has playmaking elements on off and def

Does he have 4 fingers on one hand?

 

[Phrazbit]

Why do people keep bringing up Bogdanovic when talking about depth? He is in Europe, he is not on this roster, he will not be on this roster for at least one more year, probably 2.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Another undersized SF? If he's a SG that's even worse considering we have Knight, Booker, Goodwin and Bogdanovic all at that same position.

Bogdanovic is coming? Since when?

Good grief. He is a wing. He plays the 2 or 3. He adds depth where it was needed. He also brings veteran leadership. Its hard to get a player with team leadership experience who is either not so old that he can no longer contribute, or so expensive that he is out of budget.

Its only a 1 year commitment and they have to fill out the roster anyway. Can't see a downside here.

 

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Bogdanovic is coming? Since when?

Good grief. He is a wing. He plays the 2 or 3. He adds depth where it was needed. He also brings veteran leadership. Its hard to get a player with team leadership experience who is either not so old that he can no longer contribute, or so expensive that he is out of budget.

Its only a 1 year commitment and they have to fill out the roster anyway. Can't see a downside here.

Totally agree, bottom line is that he is the replacement for Green.

 

[SweetD]

I like this video, even though he misses the last second shot to win. Reminds me more of Andre Iguodala

https://youtu.be/FDvn67pKijk

 

[Mainstreet]

So the backcourt situation is now:

Bledsoe
Knight
Booker
Goodwin
Price
Weems

I think it's a foregone conclusion that Ggreen is not going to be resigned, and it still looks a bit heavy back there. Another deal coming?

Maybe this sits up a Tucker trade.

 

[WuRaider]

Maybe this sits up a Tucker trade.

Why though? PJ was a + last year and I can see him/Chandler scaring the hell out of teams.

If it's because of his DUI, I expect Keef to get moved to finish this purge of "troubled" players. I prefer to keep both but trust McD to get value.