Suns updates and discussion for the 2021-22 season

CardsSunsDbacks

Not So Skeptical
Joined
Aug 26, 2012
Posts
10,144
Reaction score
6,585
xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media


But I see on the threads that guards are just abusing him on defense. That’s so odd. It seems like his defense has just gotten better and better. Turns out it’s not missing at all
I think he does a good job taking away the drive when matched up on guards, but it does seem like he is giving up quite a bit of space for the three ball.
 

Finito

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Posts
21,060
Reaction score
13,827
I think he does a good job taking away the drive when matched up on guards, but it does seem like he is giving up quite a bit of space for the three ball.

That’s not his job. You don’t want your center up on a guard like he’s Bridges his job is to stop penetration.
 

CardsSunsDbacks

Not So Skeptical
Joined
Aug 26, 2012
Posts
10,144
Reaction score
6,585
That’s not his job. You don’t want your center up on a guard like he’s Bridges his job is to stop penetration.
Depends who he is guarding. If he is switched onto a shooter and is focusing on taking away the drive than he is failing. If he is switched onto Westbrook for instance than by all means he should sag off and take away the drive.
 

Finito

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Posts
21,060
Reaction score
13,827
Depends who he is guarding. If he is switched onto a shooter and is focusing on taking away the drive than he is failing. If he is switched onto Westbrook for instance than by all means he should sag off and take away the drive.

That’s not realistic to have your 7 footer playing up in a guards face at the 3 point line. That puts him in position to be blown by

Either way his defense on guards is great as the numbers show
 

95pro

ASFN Icon
Joined
May 10, 2007
Posts
12,675
Reaction score
4,152
That’s not his job. You don’t want your center up on a guard like he’s Bridges his job is to stop penetration.

Most teams try to get the switch going so they can take advantage on the mismatch. Look at who Booker and Paul usually have to shoot over.

I think Ayton does better when the guy pulls up rather than when an opponent drives.
 

Finito

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Posts
21,060
Reaction score
13,827
xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

Oops
 

JCSunsfan

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 24, 2002
Posts
22,114
Reaction score
6,547
Hollinger per shows McGee at #5 and Ayton at 15 for centers right now.
Hmmm. Ayton better step it up if he wants a max deal. Sometimes you just have to let a player hit the market so he can see his value for himself.
 

Finito

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Posts
21,060
Reaction score
13,827
xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

Surprisingly only work about 700 million and puts him on the poor side as far as owners go
 

Finito

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Posts
21,060
Reaction score
13,827
Hollinger per shows McGee at #5 and Ayton at 15 for centers right now.

That is super misleading. McGee and Kristaps are in the top 5 while Ayton and BAM are in the 15-20 range

Also according to that Gary Payton jr is the best SG in the NBA while Booker comes in at 5

and Frank Kaminsky is at 5 at the PF position

Come on now
 

95pro

ASFN Icon
Joined
May 10, 2007
Posts
12,675
Reaction score
4,152
That is super misleading. McGee and Kristaps are in the top 5 while Ayton and BAM are in the 15-20 range

Also according to that Gary Payton jr is the best SG in the NBA while Booker comes in at 5

and Frank Kaminsky is at 5 at the PF position

Come on now

Misleading or not our eyes see that McGee has been pretty good for us.
 

Ouchie-Z-Clown

I'm better than Mulli!
Joined
Sep 16, 2002
Posts
63,555
Reaction score
57,915
Location
SoCal
xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

Surprisingly only work about 700 million and puts him on the poor side as far as owners go
I want us a multi-billionaire.
 

Chaplin

Better off silent
Joined
May 13, 2002
Posts
46,418
Reaction score
16,934
Location
Round Rock, TX
xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

Surprisingly only work about 700 million and puts him on the poor side as far as owners go
Yes Please.
 

Cheesebeef

ASFN IDOL
Supporting Member
Joined
Jan 2, 2003
Posts
91,367
Reaction score
68,455
xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

Surprisingly only work about 700 million and puts him on the poor side as far as owners go
Oh my lord. Iger would be a freaking grand slam homerun.
 

Cheesebeef

ASFN IDOL
Supporting Member
Joined
Jan 2, 2003
Posts
91,367
Reaction score
68,455
I can't think of a better ownership scenario. Deep pockets and a ton of marketing connections.
And from all reports, one of the classiest/smartest businessman across any industry.

It would be a 180 degree flip with him the face of the Front Office v. Foamy.
 

Finito

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Posts
21,060
Reaction score
13,827
And from all reports, one of the classiest/smartest businessman across any industry.

It would be a 180 degree flip with him the face of the Front Office v. Foamy.

It’s a dream scenario for the NBA
 

JCSunsfan

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 24, 2002
Posts
22,114
Reaction score
6,547
OK. Is no one else seeing this? ESPN (a Disney-owned network) spends months developing an expose on Sarver--some call it a hit piece--I don't know. Then the Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board OF THE SAME COMPANY THAT OWNS ESPN expresses public interest in buying the team.

Coincidence? Conflict of interest?

As much as I would like a new owner, this smacks of . . . something.
 

Staff online

Forum statistics

Threads
553,635
Posts
5,408,759
Members
6,319
Latest member
route66
Top