77 percent podcast

by Seth Pollack on Mar 8, 2009 10:43 PM MDT in Phoenix Suns Commentary

With the regular (and possibly only) season 77% complete, we checked in with the Bright Side of the Sun crew Zona Flash, Dustin (aka watdogg10) and Panama Sun.

In this episode we looked back at the last 10 games in which Amare was lost for the season, Nash was lost for 3 games and the Suns lost 6 out of 10.

We discussed how well the Suns played without Nash in at least two games and the emergence of Leandro Barbosa as a competent point guard.

We also discussed the last four losses and explored if Steve Nash is shooting too much. He is averaging 20 attempts in the last four games which is double his career average.

And finally we look ahead at the final 19 games and give our predictions for how it will all turn out.

Have a listen and thanks to the crew for the chat.

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Thanks guys

Enjoyed the podcast.

by TwinnerA on Mar 9, 2009 1:00 AM MDT reply actions

thanks

We’ll keep them coming

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on Mar 9, 2009 3:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Gentry's system works better without Nash

I like LB running the point but you need a defensive guard.

Heck we need more defense at the perimeter and in the paint.

by magenta on Mar 9, 2009 2:31 AM MDT reply actions

Is Nash shooting more to avoid turnovers?

I’m not sure if he’s comfortable with gentry’s 7SOS scheme, especially when the game slows down to the half-court.

He may not feel comfortable passing in the half-court, unlike the open court, and is resorting to shooting more.

by magenta on Mar 9, 2009 2:37 AM MDT reply actions

but I also think he’s shooting more because they need more offense from everybody, because they’ve shown they still can’t play defense, and their half-court offense is mediocre even with Nash. I don’t care who’s running this offense, it’s not going to provide anything besides some highlights on ESPN and more heartbreak for us fans. Everybody that’s still on the team from the 7SOL days can’t seem to let go of the past and try to adapt to change. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

"I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious"

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2009 9:38 AM MDT reply actions

You guys are over-analyzing

The San Antonio game was lost because Shaq shot an atypical 6-16. The stretch before halftime didn’t help. If Shaq shoots his regular FG average, we win. The Houston game was lost due to a horrible start and Nash’s awful defense on Aaron Brooks. We lost the Miami game mainly because of free throw shooting, a problem which is becoming a real concern. The Orlando game was lost because we fell apart down the stretch.

If you want to say Steve’s shooting too much led to poor free throw shooting, or caused Shaq to miss shots, contributed to the 0-8 clld spell, or helped Rashard Lewis shoot lights out in the 4th quarter, be my guest.

Steve was the only reliable offense we had on this trip.

I still want to know why Jackson-JVG-Jon Barry hate on the Suns so much. But that’s for another thread.

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

by Hawk42 on Mar 9, 2009 3:51 PM MDT reply actions

The TV Crew

I agree that the TC crew does do a lot of hating on the Suns. Particularly JVG.

Speaking of announcing, I only get to hear the Suns on the satellite radio so as a result I get to hear the visiting radio guys. The Orlando guy with Abbato is absolutely unlistenable. Abbato was constantly interrupting the play by play guy, spent literally two minutes talking about on Dancing with The Stars or some other bull. When Phoenix is doing the SSO Shaq, the radio guy has to keep up. The only way I knew what was happening was from the crowd noise.

Listening to the vast majority of the radio guys out there makes you appreciate Al McCoy all that much more.

by LA Eric on Mar 9, 2009 5:30 PM MDT reply actions