Will Bender's option be picked up?

[AzStevenCal]

He's actually had moderate success in the NBA, certainly more than Kokoskov or Triano.

He's also flamed out in the NBA, certainly more than Kokoskov or Triano.

 

[Krangodnzr]

It's sad that the situation is predictable. You'll notice that when I post, it is almost always in response to specific posts. I've read recent posts calling for the coach to be fired a few weeks into the season. It is not a happy time.

But I appreciate your comments. BTW, you left out my references to the damage that Robert Sarver has done to this franchise.

Damnit, as a long time fan, I just take it all so much to heart. Even with the #1 pick, we're worse than a year ago, with another early firing and the Suns still being the laughingstock of the NBA, with porous defense and losing games by 30 points.

Some other posters have said that they can no longer bear to watch the Suns. I watch every game. Maybe that's part of my problem. Or perhaps I should skim here, too, when there is a long list of posts, instead of reading every one (many of which are also repetitive) now that I am retired and have more time on my hands.

Every time I tell myself that I am not going to respond to a post with which I disagree, I wind up doing it. It is frustrating! And most of the time when I see posts with which I agree, I just hit "Like". And, BTW, a couple of hours ago I received a private message urging me to keep posting my reaction, for which I thanked him.

I don't disagree with you, it's just that its repetitive.

I agree that the real problem with this team IS Robert Sarver. I don't doubt that years from now, we are going to hear just how awful of an owner that he is. To me, he comes off as a know-it-all, meddling kind of owner. His thrifty ways very much cost the team during the SSOL era. His hires have been putrid, but it's hard to know what decisions are his and what decisions are made by his hires.

 

[1tinsoldier]

i agree that Sarver is the core problem
his hires have been economically strategic, hoping to get lucky,
and i think the current coach is no exception
Igor is likeable, seems bright and cool headed
that's nice.
the suns have been blown out 6 games in a row
our #4 pick last year has regressed
our #1 pick is a double-double machine but looks lost on offense and defense
our 2nd top scorer is insulted
and our top scorer is over burdened

the suns have had way too many head coaches who are assistant-coach material

 

[1tinsoldier]

and now a GM who was promoted from within a poopy management team

 

[Mainstreet]

i agree that Sarver is the core problem
his hires have been economically strategic, hoping to get lucky,
and i think the current coach is no exception
Igor is likeable, seems bright and cool headed
that's nice.
the suns have been blown out 6 games in a row
our #4 pick last year has regressed
our #1 pick is a double-double machine but looks lost on offense and defense
our 2nd top scorer is insulted
and our top scorer is over burdened

the suns have had way too many head coaches who are assistant-coach material

I especially like the part in bold. It says almost all of it.

 

[AzStevenCal]

i agree that Sarver is the core problem his hires have been economically strategic, hoping to get lucky

When it comes to players, despite his legend, he's really not cheap. But one of the worst ways he "meddles" is the way he handles money as it relates to everyone that doesn't suit up and play. He (and Dan Gilbert) are both convinced that other than the players, employees (including management) should be paid commensurate with their private sector counterparts. Not a lot of big named anythings are going to work for that money unless they are just getting their feet wet in the position.

 

[Yuma]

How do you add the #1 and #10 pick and become worse?

That is not enough talent to keep pace with the talent other WC teams gained. Sadly.

 

[1tinsoldier]

When it comes to players, despite his legend, he's really not cheap. But one of the worst ways he "meddles" is the way he handles money as it relates to everyone that doesn't suit up and play. He (and Dan Gilbert) are both convinced that other than the players, employees (including management) should be paid commensurate with their private sector counterparts. Not a lot of big named anythings are going to work for that money unless they are just getting their feet wet in the position.

i agree. he learned some hard lessons with players. and he must be learning this latest debacle. but he just hired the coach and promoted the GM. how badly does he get burned on their contracts if he replaces either this season?

 

[Yuma]

So Anderson played 25 minutes and netted us 5 points on 20% shooting. Seriously, I know Bender has been in the dog house, but at least he plays defense. And I am willing to bet he could get us 5 points on 20% shooting, too! How BAD does Anderson have to play in order for Bender to get ANY minutes?

 

[leclerc]

and now a GM who was promoted from within a ****** management team

An inept management team that has kept the club in the cellar for years and out of the playoffs for nearly a decade. The club is a revolving door of low cost coaching hires, missed draft picks and poor player development.

I remember the 90's and early 2000's. Those were the days. Playoffs. Respectability. Competitiveness.

 

[Mainstreet]

An inept management team that has kept the club in the cellar for years and out of the playoffs for nearly a decade. The club is a revolving door of low cost coaching hires, missed draft picks and poor player development.

I remember the 90's and early 2000's. Those were the days. Playoffs. Respectability. Competitiveness.

For all the complaining D'Antoni was part of the good old days. I doubt the Suns would have signed Steve Nash except for his hire. The Suns needed him to run DA's system of offense. It's not always greener on the other side of the mountain.

 

[Hoop Head]

For all the complaining D'Antoni was part of the good old days. I doubt the Suns would have signed Steve Nash except for his hire. The Suns needed him to run DA's system of offense. It's not always greener on the other side of the mountain.

I don't think D'Antoni's system played that much of a role in Nash signing. D'Antoni was an assistant here under Frank Johnson. He was the interim coach before getting it full time that summer and accomplished nothing in the NBA before that. D'Antoni needed Nash but no one knew what his system was, the Suns were awful the year before Nash signed when D'Antoni took over for Johnson. Nash had a history with Phoenix and the Colangelo's already and the Suns had a hole at PG. He wouldn't have become M-V-Steve without D'Antoni but he would have been a good signing regardless.

 

[leclerc]

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Might as well give Bender some playing time when there is no pressure on the kid, with regards to contract and expectations, I bet he'll put up a career night. It's reverse psychology I am telling you, Kokoskov is fooling him into playing loose so he'll be most improved and sixth man of the year, and then we will sign him.

 

[SirStefan32]

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Might as well give Bender some playing time when there is no pressure on the kid, with regards to contract and expectations, I bet he'll put up a career night. It's reverse psychology I am telling you, Kokoskov is fooling him into playing loose so he'll be most improved and sixth man of the year, and then we will sign him.

Huh? I am confused. Did Nash say this?

 

[leclerc]

The bit about Bender is just something I thought of, pay no attention to it.