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Truth is they used the two interchangeably. I suspect we will see a lot of that with our squad too.Of course. Don’t be obtuse. You know how PJ Tucker plays.
Truth is they used the two interchangeably. I suspect we will see a lot of that with our squad too.Of course. Don’t be obtuse. You know how PJ Tucker plays.
I wasn’t the one who asked the question. He asked if we would be on board with this signing if we didn’t trade for a PG. I say it doesn’t matter.
Where the hell did people get that Josh Jackson was on the trade block? It’s no secret that McD has been actively trying to move Chriss and likely Warren. Barring an elite player being offered to the Suns, Jackson will be here this season.
Ariza being on a one-year deal essentially means that the Suns are looking for a mentor, albeit expensive one, for their wing players.
I’ve always felt that a good team needs a guy like Trevor Ariza. Savvy vet who plays great defense and can shoot. Of course, we’re not title contenders, but if anything, this move is a symbol that the days of tanking are over.
They’ve already improved themselves with the draft. They don’t need a FA to improve because we don’t need to this summer.If the Suns do not trade for a PG I think it matters a lot because the Suns have not improved themselves much with the Ariza signing. The Suns did not need another wing.
Jackson is absolutely not going anywhere. The team has made it abundantly clear that JJ is part of this team's future core.I didn't say Jackson was for sure on the trade block but this signing makes me worry that he might be used as trade bait. I hope it doesn't happen but he has more value than Bridges and I believe it's fair to say he's also more likely to be dealt than Bridges would be. I did not say that it would happen for sure though, just that it's a fear now that we signed Ariza.
They’ve already improved themselves with the draft. They don’t need a FA to improve because we don’t need to this summer.
I know you want us to compete for a title next year, but it won’t happen. So let’s develop a core that is twice he size it was last year.
If that’s he goal, what else is needed? A locker room presence and someone that can change the culture here regarding defense. Arias checks those boxes.
Maybe we do need a point guard and maybe the Suns are good THIS year with running Knight Okobo and Booker in that role.
Honestly if the PGOF is not here in 2018, so be it. I’m not willing to spend just to spend.
They’ve already improved themselves with the draft. They don’t need a FA to improve because we don’t need to this summer.
I know you want us to compete for a title next year, but it won’t happen. So let’s develop a core that is twice he size it was last year.
If that’s he goal, what else is needed? A locker room presence and someone that can change the culture here regarding defense. Arias checks those boxes.
Maybe we do need a point guard and maybe the Suns are good THIS year with running Knight Okobo and Booker in that role.
Honestly if the PGOF is not here in 2018, so be it. I’m not willing to spend just to spend.
The same GM that drafted Anthony Bennett 1st overall iirc.David Griffin on ariza signing, he is overjoyed.
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Many non Suns fans on other forums are wondering why the Suns did this instead of getting a starting caliber PG when they already have so many forwards on the roster especially some they invested top 10 draft picks on.I'm talking about improving the Suns in free agency and trades. The draft is over.
A starting PG would make me happy.
I don't know where you got the sentence in bold.
I think the Suns have too many mentors already.
The same GM that drafted Anthony Bennett 1st overall iirc.
Many non Suns fans on other forums are wondering why the Suns did this instead of getting a starting caliber PG when they already have so many forwards on the roster especially some they invested top 10 draft picks on.
The same GM that drafted Anthony Bennett 1st overall iirc.
Stand corrected.You do not recall correctly.
Many non Suns fans on other forums are wondering why the Suns did this instead of getting a starting caliber PG when they already have so many forwards on the roster especially some they invested top 10 draft picks on.
I hope so. The Suns have already said they will not start Booker at the PG position so I hope they aren't stupid enough to try Knight as the starting PG again.A trade has to be in the works.
If not, the pieces are not coming together for me because the Suns switched to win now mode or so I thought.
There are different layers. They can be in “win now” mode and not be in “we have our complete team” mode yet. In other words, no more tanking. Try to make strides, but don’t rush things. Don’t sign a pg just to sign a pg. get the best pg for this squad. Maybe it’s next year. I’m okay with that. I’m okay with them taking a swing this year too. Their young talent buys some more time with me (BC likely not so much).A trade has to be in the works.
If not, the pieces are not coming together for me because the Suns switched to win now mode or so I thought.
Here's some reaction from the RealGM community of a rather diverse fanbaseI like reading the comments after the tweets so I know a lot of basketball fans are asking the same question.
There are different layers. They can be in “win now” mode and not be in “we have our complete team” mode yet. In other words, no more tanking. Try to make strides, but don’t rush things. Don’t sign a pg just to sign a pg. get the best pg for this squad. Maybe it’s next year. I’m okay with that. I’m okay with them taking a swing this year too. Their young talent buys some more time with me (BC likely not so much).
Here's some reaction from the RealGM community of a rather diverse fanbase
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1720817
Ariza can play (even though its concerning that he shot 28% from 3 in the playoffs) but the fit is just strange. If there is a trade in the works to clear up the log jam and bring in a PG then it's much better.
Every organization should run themselves based on the commentary of the realgm message board