Comments on: Turbulence to Be Expected

By: CW Frye

CW Frye — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:12:17 +0000

Alan Werner is bang on (in his comment on Dec.3). We need Lou out there to be a contender. Can’t believe he could sit a whole game. Also, don’t forget Jarron Collins’ contribution back in that road win in Boston. I seem to remember him coming in and doing a few good things. I’m happy Lopez is back, but I think he’s seeing too much floor time. He’s had an impact for sure, but Lou really brings the energy every time.

By: JOHN SERPE

JOHN SERPE — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:18:02 +0000

Just watched the Suns, Laker game and you just can’t deny the gap between teams. One of the main reasons in my opinion. Amare can put up impressive numbers, but he refuses to play defense. Nash is the worst liability defensively at point guard in the NBA. For all their combined attributes, and they have many, all teams have to do is make us rotate and were in trouble. Obviously that message has been widley circulated in the league. Suns enjoyed early success because they busted their butts to compensate for these shortcomings. As soon as that stopped we have seen a complete turnaround. It’s back to no defense, standing and watching, were tired. Even Dudley looks like a completley different player. It’s not going to work, it’s the same old Suns from previous seasons. We as fans have had our 12 games of enjoyment, get ready for reality the rest of the season.

By: termione

termione — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:43:02 +0000

The Nets are 1-19 but don’t worry,they can still go 62-20 or even 50-32. Excellent logic! There’s nothing in getting blown out onthe road that suggests that just playing them at home will change everything

By: JOHN SERPE

JOHN SERPE — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:43:57 +0000

Yes, we beat the Kings, yes a win is a win, but you heard it here first. The style of play we exhibited tonight will not get us by the top teams in the NBA. It’s the Di’Antoni Suns all over again. Where has the aggressive rebounding, boxing out, floor communication, and defense when it counts, or for that matter any defense gone? Suns don’t resemble the team that was the talk of the NBA prior to the Knicks game. We allowed the Kings to score more 2nd chance points than in the first 12 games combined. What happened, did we have a team meeting and decide it was just to tough to play great all around basketball? Suns better find it fast because next is the Lakers, back to back on the road for the second time in the first 20 games. Who makes these schedules, Phil Jackson?

By: moonwalker

moonwalker — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:29:12 +0000

I think there was something else going on with the team – behind in the locker room. That may have been part of the reason Lou did not play against Cleavland and why others were left out there to grit it out in a sure loss. I’m sure Coach Alvin was trying to get a point across – makes it more likely that the players will listen to him in practice and work on not only their play but also their attitude/drive when playing even in games where they fall behind

By: vjtoday

vjtoday — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:40:10 +0000

man i must say, i watched the knicks game hoping to see two fast run and gun teams, all i saw was new york making everything and the suns not having any reply. I must admit it was New York’s night because even their shooters with 30% were hitting 3 pointers, thats all good but the suns offence started to really worry me. The offence seemed to have no ball movement, it was just amare at the post trying to beat his player, or nash dribbling, either nash was having a bad night or there was just no rotation on court for nash to set up assists. Just one last thing, the suns have to work on the rebounds, because we all know rebounds more than anything win games and championships, even an offencive team live the suns need rebounding.

By: JOHN SERPE

JOHN SERPE — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:45:34 +0000

We (Suns)took a huge step back against New York and it was more than just the non effort alone. This team started the season by establishing grit, heart and tenaacity, not only with it’s fans but within the league. It’s an image, something teams strive for, some not reaching it for a long time. Suns didn’t show up against the Knicks, spin it all you want. Cleveland is a good team, but we were flat, and truthfully gave up quickly when we realized it. Suns have a good team, I truly believe that. However, there are alot of good teams in the NBA, it’s the next step that thins the ranks. Turbulence is expected in any season and can be overcome. Lack of heart and grit are harder to rectify. Image, it’s everything in sports. Suns can’t afford to tarnish theirs any further.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:29:37 +0000

The Suns have already played 13 games on the road this season. More than any other team in the NBA. The suns will be fine. No one would have predicted a 14-5 start. It’s only going to get better as our team gets more familiar with each other. Gentry is the man for finally developing a bench in the last half of last season. Something Dantoni couldn’t do in 4 years…

By: Kiki

Kiki — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:42:21 +0000

I still think they’ve got a shot at going all the way this season. Plus, we rock at home.

By: JOHN SERPE

JOHN SERPE — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:30:51 +0000

Look, we all know that there are bumps in a season, we all love the Suns, win or lose. With that said, don’t tell me that the Knicks game was a bump, no way. It was a total team collapse, a non effort. It was a disheartening display of why we fans become bitter with the money athletes make to give what we fans hope is their complete effort in response to our loyalty. The Cleveland game was against a top team, but to be honest, Suns looked flat, no motivation, no heart. Don’t get me wrong, if this was how the Suns had come out to start the season we would have been pepared. But don’t look like NBA contenders and then revert to pretenders when the road starts to get tough. Don’t give the indication that this team was all out every game this year and then boom, just go through the motions. Lets pick ourselves up, dust off the ho hum attitude and get back to being the talk of the NBA. Just because I love the Suns doesn’t mean they get a pass with this fan.