Contract year. If he doesn't get that, refer back to one or two.
He's on a losing team trying for the worst record. He's not an unrestricted free agent, so his choice will be qualifying offer or extension--which he only has 20 games to earn. If he doesn't want to be a Sun, it's pretty easy. Take the qualifying (after all, he was traded for a 2nd rounder, he's not going to get big money this summer) and use NEXT year as his "contract" year since he will be unrestricted and no longer tied to the Suns. Of course, the Suns could put a wrench in that, but I don't see why or even how they would do that.
Weren’t people saying this about Chriss too? Maybe he influenced Payton?
Ah, the consequence of tanking. It is ruining the Suns and it is ruining the league.
I think it is a bit overboard to say that it is ruining the Suns. Sure they are hard to watch right now, but believe it or not the end goal is being met. We already have Booker (obviously not a product of tanking) and Jackson (who was a product of tanking). Now we need to hit on this pick and start building around those 3 players. We already have a solid building block in TJ (assuming he isn't used in a trade) and will have ample opportunity to target free agents and plenty of assets to look for trades. There is no reason this team should look any where near this bad next season. Also need to hit on the coaching hire.
OK. So you are saying he doesn't give a crap about playing for the Suns. He wants out. I guess that could look the same too. Still. Lots of money he's flushing down the drain.He's on a losing team trying for the worst record. He's not an unrestricted free agent, so his choice will be qualifying offer or extension--which he only has 20 games to earn. If he doesn't want to be a Sun, it's pretty easy. Take the qualifying (after all, he was traded for a 2nd rounder, he's not going to get big money this summer) and use NEXT year as his "contract" year since he will be unrestricted and no longer tied to the Suns. Of course, the Suns could put a wrench in that, but I don't see why or even how they would do that.
I liked Payton when we first got him, those triple-doubles were impressive. But the luster has worn off big time. And no, I absolutely don't think it's because of the hair.
He's on a losing team trying for the worst record. He's not an unrestricted free agent, so his choice will be qualifying offer or extension--which he only has 20 games to earn. If he doesn't want to be a Sun, it's pretty easy. Take the qualifying (after all, he was traded for a 2nd rounder, he's not going to get big money this summer) and use NEXT year as his "contract" year since he will be unrestricted and no longer tied to the Suns. Of course, the Suns could put a wrench in that, but I don't see why or even how they would do that.
I liked Payton when we first got him, those triple-doubles were impressive. But the luster has worn off big time. And no, I absolutely don't think it's because of the hair.
Your evidence is Payton? Please the dude has been underwhelming since being drafted and was had for a 2nd round pick. His sucking is more a reversion to the norm then the impact of tanking. He’s been here how many games and youre blaming his dismal play on tanking? Cmon, that’s silly.
If we don’t draft a PG with our first pick, it’s going to be very possible.
Never said it did. However, say they did draft a Sexton or equivalent. Would you be ok with Ulis and Harrison as the other PGs on the roster in his first year?
I have hope in Knight--he is the veteran PG we're looking for. He was terrible last year, but he's a real NBA player, unlike many of the guys have shown this year. If his job is secure as the starting PG, I think that would do wonders for his confidence and performance. I think a healthy Ulis is an adequate backup. I'd also like Doncic but think Knight would still be getting solid minutes if the Suns grabbed Doncic if they are truly trying to compete.
I hate to say it, but I would chose BK over Payton right now, and its not even really close.
