Welcome Alex Laugan, Our Newest Writer

by Seth Pollack on Jul 6, 2010 4:44 PM MST in Phoenix Suns Commentary

You knew him as dking. You loved him as dking. Now he strips off the handle and joins our crew of talented writers.

Amare might be gone, but we have Alex and his CBA expertise and overall top notch insight when it comes to the Suns.

Welcome Alex (f/k/a dking)!

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Finally.

A MUCH needed infusion of talent.

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Jul 6, 2010 4:46 PM MST reply actions

or optimism, in any case

which we need desperately to offset Scott’s panic modes :)

formerly on BSotS as dking97
Twitter: @dahking

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 4:59 PM MST up reply actions

Alex, one request.

I know its the mothership, but dont leave this little BSOTS for the SBnation big wing.

Slumdog Millionaire without the million.

by atkammoh on Jul 6, 2010 5:08 PM MST up reply actions

Like some jerks.

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Jul 6, 2010 5:08 PM MST up reply actions

haha no

I really like BSotS and plan to stay just talking Suns.

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 5:12 PM MST up reply actions

welcome

you’re a smart man, alex. scott howard was well…..shaky

Blogging Suns Basketball. Twitter: @willcantrellphx

by Wil Cantrell on Jul 6, 2010 5:29 PM MST up reply actions

At best

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Jul 6, 2010 5:29 PM MST up reply actions

No self deflagulation, Scott..

we are the only ones allowed to diss you….

...Dunking is fundamental....

by Daryl Ray on Jul 6, 2010 6:31 PM MST up reply actions

I think it all started as me taking shots as myself.

You cannot take that right from me. It’s my shtick.

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Jul 6, 2010 6:32 PM MST up reply actions

Dang it...It's kinda like preempting our abuse!

Much more fun when we gang up on you…

Oh well yyou can continue to self-riduclule

...Dunking is fundamental....

by Daryl Ray on Jul 6, 2010 6:33 PM MST up reply actions

oh I think Scotts okay with abuse from all front

both by himself and all of us. Scott wouldn’t be happy any other way.

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 6:47 PM MST up reply actions

Welcome and Congrats

Loved your comments, you truly know your stuff. Looking forward to some great posts.

Looking forward to the Kevin Kolb era.
5-8-10...the day the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team won the 2011 NCAA Championship!!

by EREX21 on Jul 6, 2010 4:47 PM MST reply actions

I bet this means I'm fired.

Or Trevor. But probably not Wil (fucking teacher’s pet)

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Jul 6, 2010 4:51 PM MST reply actions

you're problem scott

is you’re too honest. which is strange, you know, being an attorney and all.

try kissing ass and lying more. its gotten me this far in 36 years.

Blogging Suns Basketball. Twitter: @willcantrellphx

by Wil Cantrell on Jul 6, 2010 5:31 PM MST up reply actions

Even the name is all GMee like.
Random GM: So Alex, how about the SnT for Amare.
Alex: So let me refer to my GM manual;Page 45;Section7.4;Line8, which states that SnT for Amare will require a complicated procedure which will benefit both teams. I will make your job easier by doing most of calculations and permutations of salary cap and trade exceptions and make it worth your time while you are at it.
Random GM: Holy Macro, you are an angel!

Slumdog Millionaire without the million.

by atkammoh on Jul 6, 2010 4:52 PM MST reply actions

I thought his name was Dave King! lol

At least that’s what his twitter says. Congrats! :D

"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
TURRIBLE!

by Jaxis on Jul 6, 2010 4:52 PM MST reply actions

ah

a sad attempt at cloak and dagger. If I’m going to be a writer on BSotS, I need to use a real name.

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 5:05 PM MST up reply actions

A real name or your real name?

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Jul 6, 2010 5:09 PM MST up reply actions

lol @ scott x2

I'm about 93% sure that Marion did Marijuana, the other 7% is probably weed.

by Bkj on Jul 6, 2010 5:11 PM MST up reply actions

I like dking better,

Alex Laugan sounds like you work for the CIA or something.

Slumdog Millionaire without the million.

by atkammoh on Jul 6, 2010 5:20 PM MST up reply actions

haha funny

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 5:24 PM MST up reply actions

I am going to miss dking so badly...

...Dunking is fundamental....

by Daryl Ray on Jul 6, 2010 6:32 PM MST up reply actions

I'm still here

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 6:46 PM MST up reply actions

Real Name?

He’s on board for a couple hours and already making us look bad.

Blogging Suns Basketball. Twitter: @willcantrellphx

by Wil Cantrell on Jul 6, 2010 5:36 PM MST up reply actions

I know.

I think some hazing is in order.

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Jul 6, 2010 5:42 PM MST up reply actions

what would u suggest?

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by Wil Cantrell on Jul 6, 2010 5:53 PM MST up reply actions

Tell him to eat it...

Repeatedly.

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Jul 7, 2010 9:06 AM MST up reply actions

congrats

Im so jealous your going to get a power ranger ring.

i guess the next writer is going to be basketball GF.

"Da Suns’ Bench. Call them Victoria’s Secret — all kinds of wonderful support."

by phxuk: Ap on Jul 6, 2010 4:54 PM MST reply actions

lol probably

"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
TURRIBLE!

by Jaxis on Jul 6, 2010 4:55 PM MST up reply actions

Congrats sir

You were the only one among us that didn’t have a panic-induced vomiting attack after the Kerr/Griffin exodus (I had mine immediately to get it out of the way).

"I make my case against a stack full of comics. Here comes the line.... I'm loaded with rocket fuel!!"
- Mike Watt, The Minutemen

by RMason on Jul 6, 2010 5:07 PM MST reply actions

well somebody has to keep the ship steady while everyone else is rocking it

Don’t worry, I get bent out shape over other stuff, like when everything is “perfect”. Nothing is ever perfect. I really didn’t enjoy the 2006-2007 season because there were so many expectations and the Suns were supposed to go 82-0 and sweep the playoffs. That season had me in a bad mood the whole time. I’d rather root for a slight underdog.

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 5:15 PM MST up reply actions

NIce!

If anyone deserved to be an official BSotS writer, it’s you Alex! Looking forward to reading your articles!

In Nash I Trust!
Steve Nash DOES play defense, foo!

by NashMV3 on Jul 6, 2010 5:07 PM MST reply actions

thanks!

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 5:13 PM MST up reply actions

Congrats Alex!

I'm about 93% sure that Marion did Marijuana, the other 7% is probably weed.

by Bkj on Jul 6, 2010 5:12 PM MST reply actions

thanks!

formerly on BSotS as dking97

by Alex Laugan on Jul 6, 2010 5:13 PM MST up reply actions

You truly deserved it. Looking forward to more of your posts.

I'm about 93% sure that Marion did Marijuana, the other 7% is probably weed.

by Bkj on Jul 6, 2010 5:14 PM MST up reply actions

Congratulations!

by Beavis 25 on Jul 6, 2010 6:11 PM MST up reply actions

By the way, I saw this coming.

by Beavis 25 on Jul 6, 2010 6:12 PM MST up reply actions

who didn't lol

"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
TURRIBLE!

by Jaxis on Jul 6, 2010 6:23 PM MST up reply actions

You're always on top of everything, Beavis.

nice work.

Blogging Suns Basketball. Twitter: @willcantrellphx

by Wil Cantrell on Jul 6, 2010 6:40 PM MST up reply actions

Finally some good news in bsots...

i was sure that Don King was your name, guess not.

"They were f*ckin great guys, this was a f*ckin asshole of a day."
-Macgruber

by Larfleeze on Jul 6, 2010 5:21 PM MST reply actions

avatar

now he’s gotta choose a pic.

will he go artsy fartsy b@W like seth?
totally sideways like scott?
or brutally handsome like yours truly?

come on Alex, let’s see it. next is tweeting BTW. its great fun

Blogging Suns Basketball. Twitter: @willcantrellphx

by Wil Cantrell on Jul 6, 2010 5:42 PM MST reply actions

How did you change your screen name w/o changing your account?

I'm about 93% sure that Marion did Marijuana, the other 7% is probably weed.

by Bkj on Jul 6, 2010 5:48 PM MST reply actions

you gotta start a new account.

i was once rd74

Blogging Suns Basketball. Twitter: @willcantrellphx

by Wil Cantrell on Jul 6, 2010 5:52 PM MST up reply actions

So, dking, I've decided to accept your offer. I'll just steal your chicken and waffles.

Seriously, congratulations. I was afraid I was going to have to start sending you a monthly check, anyway, for all that you’ve taught me. This site was already better with you on it – now it’s officially better.

Of course, you STILL owe me that beer!

Auntie Em: Hate you, hate Kansas, taking the dog.
Dorothy

by haremoor on Jul 6, 2010 5:51 PM MST reply actions

Oh, and I hope you can rebound. It's a requirement around here.

Auntie Em: Hate you, hate Kansas, taking the dog.
Dorothy

by haremoor on Jul 6, 2010 5:55 PM MST reply actions

first amare goes, now dking reveals his true identity

so much change…

by yanyanman2 on Jul 6, 2010 6:11 PM MST reply actions

Congratulations!

I’ve always really enjoyed your posts and comments. Your common sense is refreshing amongst all the crazy rumors!! Im looking forward to reading your articles. :)

"If the Suns can shock the world
Goran Dragic is the name."

by Dragic_is_Magic on Jul 6, 2010 6:17 PM MST reply actions