Practice Report - The Day After

by Seth Pollack on Mar 11, 2009 5:45 PM MST in Phoenix Suns News

I was supposed to cover the Suns practice today but they moved the timing of the media availability this morning and I was unable to adjust my schedule in time.

Fortunately, our partners at Sports 620 KTAR were there and shared this report:

After the Suns watched the tape of last nights tough loss to the Mavericks they shot around on both the main and practice courts.

Both Alvin Gentry and the players that spoke with the media all talked about how disappointing the loss was but the season isn't over. Grant Hill said that when Coach was addressing the team during their meeting, Matt Barnes talked about the Warriors run they had to close things out two years ago. Barnes said they had a big win against the Pistons that energized the team. Hill said that maybe a win against the Cavaliers could be that spark..

Coach Gentry, Grant Hill and Steve Nash all talk about how difficult this situation is and discuss the impact Mo Williams has had on the Cavs.

I loved what Steve about the situation, "The only thing worse than not making the playoffs would be to not play at all and to not play hard."

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Practice report March 11

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Barnes

Hope he can work some of that Warrior magic he had back in the day.

…… Yes, I recognize I’m using that taboo word “Hope” here. Humor me at least this much.. =\

by Wax on Mar 11, 2009 10:54 PM MST reply actions

Oh yeah, when I said "Warrior magic" from Barnes...

I was referring to their “Believe” days when they made it to the last seed in the West and toppled the mighty Mavs.

by Wax on Mar 11, 2009 10:57 PM MST up reply actions

I'm good with "believe"

…..but the last thing I need to hear is more bs about “hope” or “change” :)

"I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok." ~Shaq

by Max_in_Missouri on Mar 11, 2009 11:15 PM MST reply actions

Mission Accomplished!

Hurr Durr Politics!

by hcblankscreen on Mar 12, 2009 12:12 AM MST up reply actions

Heh...

The poll question on suns.com is asking who would win a dancing with the stars competition. That says it all about the current circumstances.

by whatisboxhappening on Mar 12, 2009 9:52 AM MST reply actions

Shaq

Could anyone honestly say any other Sun would have a better shot?

"I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok." ~Shaq

by Max_in_Missouri on Mar 12, 2009 11:24 AM MST up reply actions

not making playoffs or getting bounced in the first round. Anybody who thinks this team should tank needs a dose of reality. Besides, are ticket holders really going to be happy with Shaq, Hill, Nash not starting and coming in off the bench or all playing less than 20 minutes. Do that a few games and you might see jerseys thrown out on the court like Jake Plummers last home game here.

by Gorilla Game on Mar 12, 2009 9:53 AM MST reply actions

Now that I think about it.

I should kick my own arse. I am not even sure the team could make playoffs if they want to.

by Gorilla Game on Mar 12, 2009 10:16 AM MST up reply actions

That would be fun to see

instead of this crap they are putting on the court.

Also, the season ticket base has been Lakerized over the years. Its filled with pretty people from Scottsdale or suits from Phoenix on their cell phones.

April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?

by Hawk42 on Mar 12, 2009 3:14 PM MST up reply actions