Game Preview: Phoenix Suns Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
by Beavis 25 on Apr 11, 2011 12:05 PM MST
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Well, three more days and two more games until the Suns will be packing their bags, cleaning out their lockers and goin' fishin'. Yup, the end is near, just three more days of misery and it will all be over.
I'll be honest with all ya, it's been real hard to watch these past few games. The team has mentally checked out and when that happens the games become less entertaining or rather boring to watch actually. Yet, we still watch them anyway, (sort of) because we love the team and want to support them. That doesn't mean we'll be mentally checked into them, but hey thus is life when your team sucks.
There are reasons to be cheerful though. Yes, things are bad in Planet Orange, but there's always a bright light at the end of the tunnel and I can assure you that that bright light is not a train.
The Reasons
1. Steve Nash wants to stay. "I want to stay..."- Nash. See? Yea, you've heard it before, but it's good to hear it again and again and again...
2. The Suns finally have a Center! I'm calling it right now, Marcin Gortat is the best center the Suns have had for a long, long time and he will only get better. He will make an all-star team. Of course, he's not perfect and has his share of weaknesses, but read this-
Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat embraces improvement
"In the summer, I'm going to work my butt off to be one of the leaders of this team."- Gortat"He's a hard worker," coach Alvin Gentry said. "The guy loves playing. That's what I like about him. There's been a few times he's run out of gas, but only when he's playing 18 straight minutes. For the most part, he's been pretty damn good."
3. The Suns have some good role players and leaders in Grant Hill, Channing Frye and Jared Dudley. They're keepers. Add Nash and Gortat to that group and you've got a strong five. The FO just needs to surround them with other role players just like them. That means they must be, consistent, hard-working, awesome, and have a passion to win.
And really, that's the best the FO could do this coming summer unless they can pull off a "Gasol like" deal which I doubt they could. It will be a while before this team will find another franchise player and I've accepted that. Still, that isn't bad. The Denver Nuggets are proving right now that you can have a good, strong team made up of only role players as long as they all give it 100% all the time and that the team is well balanced, meaning no glut or logjam of wings, big-men.... I believe it is very possible the Phoenix Suns can be like that next season.
4. No more Vince Carter! YEAAAAA!
5. New uni's maybe?
You see, the future in Planet Orange isn't "that" bad.
Now just in case that light is a train than here's some advice, courtesy of John Doe from Canis Hoopus.
It’s really good to delude yourself into thinking that your most recent lottery pick will be the one to save you. When your GM drafts the wrong guy year after year, you’ll find yourself hopefully able to have some shred of hope (Wes) or you can go the other direction and just laugh at how terrible a player is (Jonny). Either way, you’re invested.
Being this terrible is the only thing capable of making me follow a sport as unwatchable as college basketball. You can pretty much scout prospects from November to March, and move straight on to mock drafts and rooting for the Wizards and Cavs to pick up meaningless late-season wins from there.
Our new GM’s reclamation project kick has been a real joy. The odds were never good that Darko, Beasley, or Randolph would turn it around, but they aren’t zero either. My team’s on a 10 game losing streak, but AR had a 20/10 game and Beasley threw up a 20/11/7. I’m going to focus on the latter fact.
-John Doe
Minnesota Timberwolves
It can be easy to get sidetracked and forget that there's a game tonight. The Suns and T-Wolves tipoff at 7PM AZ Time or 10PM EDT in Phoenix.
The Wolves have lost 13 in a row including a loss that saw Ty Lawson from the Nuggets make 10 three-pointers. Also, Kevin Love will not play and neither will Darko Milicic.
The Suns won the last meeting just a few days ago, 108-98 in Minny. Love did not play that game either and both Nash and Gortat played only the 1st and 3rd quarters. Both teams have pretty much checked out, so the Suns should be able to win this one on cruise control. Other than that there really isn't much more to say about this game. Suns just need to go out there and take care of business. Playoffs are out of reach, but a win is a win and it goes in the record books nonetheless.
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To be honest.
I don’t expect a good game. One thing. MG promised that Steve Nash will be a leader in assist at the end of season.
they'll br fine
as long as they let vince be vince
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
wrong...
as long as vince chooses to be vince…he’s only as good as he wills himself to be…and for the last 50 games…he’s not that good
by Michael A. Xidis on Apr 11, 2011 1:32 PM MST up reply actions
My prediction is ...
That Vince will spend the off-season rehabbing his knee, sign on cheap with some other team, and come back next year and drop 30+ on us the first time we see him.
Chairman, Committee to get Vince Carter an Asbestos Sweatsuit
I agree...I don't know why but we will suffer him...if he does comeback
"Steve Nash is more valuable for the Suns than Kobe for the Lakers" - Jared Dudley
to the poll question...
Dwight Howard is the best and most valuable player this year…not the best story/player like D. Rose….
I vote for Dwight Howard.
by Michael A. Xidis on Apr 11, 2011 1:31 PM MST reply actions
according to sportscenter, maybe
but if Howard had not been consistently great for the past few years…and then had the production that he has this year, he would easily be MVP. Rose is winning a combination of best player/most improved/coach of the year…those things (and a healthy dose of media love) make him the NBA’s newest superstar…not the league MVP.
by Michael A. Xidis on Apr 11, 2011 1:36 PM MST up reply actions
so if he does the exact same thing for the next...
oh….5 years, should he be a 6x MVP…I don’t think so…how much of yours and everyone else’s vote is about the story?
by Michael A. Xidis on Apr 11, 2011 2:28 PM MST up reply actions
This is why Rose is MVP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jkfseRt4jDo#t=19s
Sure it was cheesy, hell, he even laughed at the comment. But goddamn if that wasn’t sincere.
Nelson: “I’ll catch you in the 2nd round.”
D-Rose: “Aight meet me after the game so I can give you guys tickets to the finals.”
Haha I’ll be rooting for Bulls, Magic, and Knicks for the east. Not a fan of Heat and Boston.
Twitter: @FredLegittt
Derrick Rose – MVP
Lebron James – Best Player
More importantly,
Grant Hill – BAMF
"Vince Carter likes cheese."
by ajcarleton on Apr 11, 2011 1:32 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
I still believe Kobe is the best player in the game, however I think this will be his last year holding that title.
Don't trade Dudley!
Kobe might be the best scorer/shooter in the game
But Lebron is easily the best all-around player. The man flirts with a triple double almost every game, and brings it on defense. Only thing he isn’t elite at is shooting… but he can still light it up from time to time.
That being said, I hate Kobe more than anyone in the NBA… with Garnett gaining quickly.
"Vince Carter likes cheese."
Baby Stewie goes for 16/11 tonight
and the Wolves hang around til the very end.
Suns v Spurs in the 1st round. Make this happen.
dude
change ur sig
it’s not happening
"I'm gonna f*ckin punch one of these muthaf*uckas in the face!"
-Steve Nash
Since we're critiquing other user's sigs...
I’m compelled to let you know that in your sig, the asterisk in “muthafuckas” doesn’t replace any letters. It’s just hanging out within the word, not serving any real purpose. Basically, the asterisk is loitering.
Perhaps it was sposed to be “muthaf*ckas”?
I smell like the vault. I'm so PAID.
by RMason on Apr 11, 2011 2:22 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
I f*cken hate superfluous asterisk’s
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
whatever Barry Bonds
besides, you are a star in your own right.
Channing Frye would NEVER catch flying french fries with his left hand!
Yeah, well, I hate superfluous apostrophe's!!
This goes for you too, Amare!
Vince Carter: he hasn't quite been the complete disaster that you think.
by East Bay Ray on Apr 11, 2011 2:46 PM MST up reply actions
f!ck Amar*e
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
He never learns from me.
Sometimes I think he’s just tuning me out. sniff sniff
I smell like the vault. I'm so PAID.
learning in general
is not my strong suit
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
both of you are a couple of special characters
Channing Frye would NEVER catch flying french fries with his left hand!
+1 for going the extra mile
after you already made laugh.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
Shouldn't there be an apostrophe in s'posed?
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!
picked Rose 'cause it seems better than having to pick someone not named Nash or Hill
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
I'm pretty sure if we win this one, we'll clinch second place in the Pacific Division! Yay! Let's hang a banner.
Too bad the NBA doesn’t have an NIT.
Chairman, Committee to get Vince Carter an Asbestos Sweatsuit
by suns68 on Apr 11, 2011 1:47 PM MST via mobile reply actions
haha that'd be fun
a playoff-like competition for the non-playoff teams… we might be able to finally win something (maybe)!
by iwasneveryoung on Apr 11, 2011 5:20 PM MST up reply actions
The CBI was awesome this year.
Besides Oregon’s ridiculous non-existant half court line.
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!
:( we sound like such a sad bunch..
I have a friend that’s a spurs fan.. Everyday he has been sending me e-mails, pictures & random facebook mess about how amazing the Spurs r. Am really starting to hate him/ the Spurs!!! I’m ready to cheer for the Lakers :(
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
Hating the Spurs is always good
I’ve hated them since they played in the Hemisfair arena and sold me tickets to a Suns game where you could only see half the court.
Chairman, Committee to get Vince Carter an Asbestos Sweatsuit
by suns68 on Apr 11, 2011 2:28 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
My Nuggets fan friend came by my desk this morning.
Made me so sad to talk about the haul they got for Melo while we got jack squat for Amare.
Vince Carter: he hasn't quite been the complete disaster that you think.
by East Bay Ray on Apr 11, 2011 2:48 PM MST up reply actions
Hello?!?!?!?
Trade exception! TOTALLY worth it.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
If you ever root for the Lakers
even if it’s against the Spurs, I don’t think you’ll be allowed to be a Suns fan anymore. It’s not fair, but technicalities kill.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
I also agree.
That’s awfully wrong.
"This [basketball] is the second most exciting indoor sport, and the other one shouldn't have spectators."
by Basketball GF on Apr 11, 2011 4:31 PM MST up reply actions
I'm going to cheer for the Spurs if they play Mavs or Lakers. Just because they've got Manu
"Steve Nash is more valuable for the Suns than Kobe for the Lakers" - Jared Dudley
I think your Suns Fan Membership needs to be put to a vote.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
I could understand if he said Timmy,
but MANU!?!
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!
I will let him being a Manu fan slide
but not supporting the Lakers or Spurs.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
sorry bud
spurs are the Antichrist. If you are trying to claim that the suns have had more controversy with the lakers you are sorely mistaken.
I was arguing one is not allowed to be a suns fan and
root for the lakers or spurs in any capacity.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
as long as you did that to him for the 6 months between
last season’s playoffs and the beginning of the next season…
Blogging Suns Basketball at Bright Side of the Sun
Screw the Lakers
I’ll root for any team west or east just as long as they don’t win their effing 3-peat. I’m sure they won’t cause their fans are a POS and Karma will get to them.
Twitter: @FredLegittt
by modernage13 on Apr 11, 2011 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Something else to be cheerful for:
Fiber helps you poop.
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
by noonoo on Apr 11, 2011 2:09 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
What about?
Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens??
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 2:14 PM MST up reply actions
not as cool as
kittens in the rain and whiskers on roses
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
Hmm... well let's see
there’s this…
and then there’s this
Cool you say?
Channing Frye would NEVER catch flying french fries with his left hand!
by Will Slaven on Apr 11, 2011 2:58 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
what about Whiskey Rain
and kitten roses?
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
I think it's going to be an interesting offseason.
Maybe not quite as devastating interesting as last summer, but still quite stimulating.
Labor talks, Nash rumors and innuendo, lottery land, Sarver’s influence, more tinkering and transition with the roster, critiquing the new braintrust, clever and insightful posts and comments on BSOTS. I’m almost giddy.
Hell, I’m going to try to enjoy the offseason because it might turn out to be more palatable than the season depending on how things play out….
Never confuse activity with achievement.
by Jim Coughenour on Apr 11, 2011 2:22 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I sure hope its more palatable than the season.
I mean…it has to be….(I hope)
Founder of the Coalition to Light Vince Carter On Fire (CTLVCOF)
RIP Seasons of Discontent
by Scott Howard on Apr 11, 2011 3:00 PM MST up reply actions
Beavis, it took you two weeks to become as big a moron as I am!
As seen here.
And today:
I’m calling it right now, Marcin Gortat is the best center the Suns have had for a long, long time and he will only get better. He will make an all-star team.
Vince Carter: he hasn't quite been the complete disaster that you think.
by East Bay Ray on Apr 11, 2011 2:56 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
In my defense
March 27th felt like a long, long time ago. I’ve done a lot of thinking since then and after reading what Gortat said, I’m convinced he will become an all-star down the road. Marcin has continued to impress and prove me wrong.
So, either I was a moron and you were right or we’re both morons; time will tell.
Don't trade Dudley!
new unis?
we need thossssssssssseeeeeeee
He did lost a game against Kobe, But still he has a better education.
It took me forever to figure out what "unis" meant.
Oh, the plight of the blondes.
If we ban Mondays, will Tuesdays become as horrible as Mondays were?
by Basketball GF on Apr 11, 2011 4:45 PM MST up reply actions
I thought a "unis"
was that little indentation between your upper lip and nose. I was wondering why peoplewere so anxious about getting a new one of those.
I smell like the vault. I'm so PAID.
Ah, the philtrum.
Ever seen someone without one? It’s very odd.
If we ban Mondays, will Tuesdays become as horrible as Mondays were?
by Basketball GF on Apr 11, 2011 4:55 PM MST up reply actions
No, and I wouldn't care to.
Philtrums are a big deal to me. If someone has a weak philtrum, I have to assume that they are a weak person in general.
I smell like the vault. I'm so PAID.
by RMason on Apr 11, 2011 5:06 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I rec because I lol.
If we ban Mondays, will Tuesdays become as horrible as Mondays were?
by Basketball GF on Apr 11, 2011 5:07 PM MST up reply actions
hairlips right?
or whatever that oral / maxillofacial surgery is where kids are missing part of their face/mouth. those kids don’t have philtrums.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
Think of your wenis!!!
Sorry this seem like it went here
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:29 PM MST up reply actions
there is also a "Jenis" (jeans + penis)
that wierd boner thing your pants do in the crotchal region.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
I always thought that was the
camel thingie
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
Camel toe. That’s lady part equivalent. I guess
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
camel toe is when your pants are so tight
people can see your vagina lips.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
Yeah. That.
That was too much for me to type.
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
See.. I learn something new!
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 7:00 PM MST up reply actions
It's from "stick it"
am looking 4 a YouTube video
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:40 PM MST up reply actions
Gortat mentioned
on his twitter that he would like to have Ryan Anderson joining the orange army after he scored 28 and grabbed 10 boards in the game vs bulls. What u guys think?
Even better, Gortat said this on Twitter.
@MGortat Ornage army I NEED U TO DO SOMETHING TODAY!!!! When G>Siler will check in please…YELLLLLLLL AND SCREAM!!!!! He is the new Pitbull!!!!
by East Bay Ray on Apr 11, 2011 3:40 PM MST up reply actions
He also said in polish,
when someone asked about Lopez, that there is new sheriff in town – Garet “Pitbull” Siler :P
Someone asked him why didnt he play in Q4 last game and he said that Silo was working hard and he deserved the minutes.
I don’t know whats happenin with Rolo, he seems like nice guy, he has nice team spirit but his fire is fading. Thats rly sad to see but noone is going to keep him if he’s not producing.
He said he'd rather not talk about Robin because he's at loss for words with the guy
He did add he liked him though, lol.
I just traded Lopez for on espn for somedone more usefull IMO.
Ersan Yllyasova, he’s listed as a PF and would add a solid back up to FRYE.
He would be a nice fit here.
Stretch 4.
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!
More Twitter fun from Steve Nash.
@SteveNash Just downloaded More Than a Woman by the bee gees. Not sure if that’s really rad or I’m just having an off morning?
Personally, I think “How Deep is Your Love?” is the more appropriate choice. How deep is your love, Suns fans? Deep enough to watch a meaningless game between the woeful T-Wolves, who have stopped giving a crap, and the mediocre Suns, who have also stopped giving a crap? Well? How deep is it?
my lowe is deep enough to drown in
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
I will not be watching tonight's game
So my lowe has its limits. But I still come here just cause I lowe you guys.
I smell like the vault. I'm so PAID.
that's so gay
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
If it's on in the background, cool...
…but otherwise, please turn up the music.
"This [basketball] is the second most exciting indoor sport, and the other one shouldn't have spectators."
by Basketball GF on Apr 11, 2011 4:36 PM MST up reply actions
One thing I'm looking forward to:
New uniforms. I can’t stand their orange/gray one but I do like their home jerseys and the purple one is alright.
Also, has anyone seen the Fry’s commercial with Frye promoting their card? I asked him if the person playing his grandma was a guy and he said yes and then said wait no that’s really my grandma and it left me confused and lost. I’m pretty sure it’s a guy and he’s just messing with me…or maybe the voice is really his grandma and the actor is a guy?
Twitter: @FredLegittt
Do we have confirmation that new uniforms are on their way?
This would be great news.
"I refuse to die until the Suns win a championship."
Twitter: TheAlexSkinner, IMDB
by TheAlexSkinner on Apr 11, 2011 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
No
I remember reading on Suns.com, Babby was answering some questions from the fans. One fan asked if we we’re getting new uni’s and he said there were no plans for a uniform change.
However, you never know. If the season gets put on hold that will give the marketing staff some time to design new uniforms.
Don't trade Dudley!
I read somewhere that teams have to pay the NBA $500,000 to change their Logo/Uniforms
Or maybe it was just logo. Which is why most teams recolor their logos instead of getting new ones.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
I feel like Sarver wouldn't want to do that.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
I don't think it's that much money in the grand scheme of things
Same price we paid Gani or Siler this season and it would most likely generate more jersey and apparel sales.
Re-sign BAMF.
unis
He did lost a game against Kobe, But still he has a better education.
by sun_equalizer on Apr 11, 2011 5:33 PM MST up reply actions
I like the first!!
Y don’t we use those anymore??
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:13 PM MST up reply actions
Needless to say
Reply fail
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:14 PM MST up reply actions
I like the Orange/Gray one that says, "los Suns".
I don’t like the new collars at all, they don’t fit with the design.
Prior to the collar change these weren’t bad uni’s. I’d rank them somewhere in the middle. However, I have gotten tired of them and they aren’t good enough to be around for 10+ years.
We need to get rid of the gray. OKC Thunder should be wearing gray, not the Phoenix Suns. They just need to stick with Purple, Orange and White.
Don't trade Dudley!
I have nothing against Mexicans, Spaniards and other Spanish speaking cultures
but can we nix this “Los” this that and the other thing??? The Phoenix Suns are The Phoenix Suns, damn all translations.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
Well.. They have to make more money..
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:55 PM MST up reply actions
stiiiiiiill hate it.
I don’t care which team we talk about in regards to the translated uni’s. Bothers more than anything, except VC, obviously.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
:( you hate me don't you??
lol.. My thing with the “Los” jersey.. If ur going to translate something.. Translate the whole word.. It should b Los Soles
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:52 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
don't translate anything. this franchise is
The Phoenix Suns.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
don't hate you at all.
I almost lowe you.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
No....
if you do this, you might as well move the whole league to Mexico.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
not being sarcastic.
it just bugs the shit out me.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
We need something to complain about..
I remember how the NFL last season wore pink gloves. Then on Monday Rush limbaugh was freakin out about it.. How could manly men wear pink??? Gasp!!!
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 7:07 PM MST up reply actions
Why does it bother you, it's just a script.
I think you’re more bothered by the message than the uniform design, which is sad because it’s just for global marketing.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
It's not "just a script".
The Phoenix Suns are The Phoenix Suns. No translation needed. Leave it as it is. I understand global marketing, but the majority of the market is in America. Leave the fucking uniforms alone.
The NBA wants to have Hispanic Heritage Month? Fine. Serve tacos, Dos X’s, Coronoa, and burrito’s. Hell, have the Mexican community surround the arena’s and play music, set up their food stands and so forth.
When it’s Black History Month, the uniform’s aren’t “Urganized” (i.e. ‘Dem Suns’ or ‘Da Bullz’) . Instead they highlight the influence of black players on the game, which is perfect.
For Earth Month, or week, or whatever, the uniforms aren’t the color green, nor are the made in a “greener” fashion.
So why pander to one specific community?
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
Hispanic doesn't not just equal Mexican
That’s like saying all Asians are Chinese. And the NBA is advertising to Hispanics because Basketball isn’t as popular there. Suns have fans all over the globe, but not many in Mexico or any Hispanic countries. I don’t see why you are so bothered by it, it’s only worn 2 games a season.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
Asians Are Chinese.
Yeah! And The Suns fans all over the globe call the team, “The Suns”.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Me
You said
“The NBA wants to have Hispanic Heritage Month? Fine. Serve tacos, Dos X’s, Coronoa, and burrito’s. Hell, have the Mexican community surround the arena’s and play music, set up their food stands and so forth.”
Why would just the Mexican community “surround the area and play music” and why would just Mexican food be served. It is Hispanic Heritage Month.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
Not if you don't know English.
I’ve seen European basketball games when I can’t understand a word the commentators are saying. And yes, I’m aware Asians are Chinese, I meant if it was Asian Heritage Month in the NBA they wouldn’t cater specifically to Chinese people, but all Asian countries.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
I'm in agreement with you that it's not a big deal
But even if you don’t know English, I’m guessing you probably still call the team the “Suns”.
I’ve never heard an American soccer fan calling Real Madrid “Royal” Madrid.
Re-sign BAMF.
2nd, I said Hispanic Heritage Month
and your giving me shit about the difference between Mexican and Hispanic and then have the audacity to say:
“but not many in Mexico or any Hispanic countries”
Love the consistency of your arguement. You “killed it”
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Me
What's wrong with saying "but not many in Mexico or any Hispanic countries."?
I’m not the one who is saying Hispanic Heritage Month is directed to just Mexicans, which it seemed like you did by saying “The NBA wants to have Hispanic Heritage Month? Fine. Serve tacos, Dos X’s, Coronoa, and burrito’s. Hell, have the Mexican community surround the arena’s and play music, set up their food stands and so forth.” The definition of Hispanic is “A descendant of Spanish ancestry or from a Spanish speaking culture.” I don’t think tacos are a food native to Spain or other Spanish speaking countries, neither are Burritos. Also, Corona and Dos Equis are not Spanish beers, nor are they Puerto Rican, El Salvadorian, Guatemalan, Chilean, Peruvian, Panamanian, Dominican, Colombian, Costa Rican or Argentinian, they are Mexican beers, there’s a difference.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
I was pointing out that you were saying the same thing I was, i.e.
Mexican and Hispanic. Duh?
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Me
I said "but not many in Mexico or any Hispanic countries"
I don’t see how that’s the same as suggesting all the Mexican Community surround the arena during Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s HISPANIC heritage month, not MEXICAN heritage month. What I said was that there is not a large basketball following in Mexico or any other Hispanic countries. I don’t see how that’s the same as what you said.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
and please, keeping exposing your prejudice
by not commenting about what I had to say in regards to Black History Month.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Me
My response is it's stereotypical.
"I don't lift weights because they are heavy, and I don't run because it makes me tired." - Charles Barkley
yes, I know your response is
stereotypical.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Me
I don't see your y?
If you are trying to attract a certain culture. You have to advertise in a way that can reach them. Plus they only wear the jersey twice a year so I don’t see a problem. Oh & guess what what??? There’s other nationalities that also speak Spanish & have lots & lots of money..
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 6:59 PM MST up reply actions
I know all of the reasons and rationals.
I just care for it about as little as I do VC.
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
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would be awesome. i’d love to see those brought back.
by iwasneveryoung on Apr 11, 2011 5:24 PM MST up reply actions
The red is like mixing the Rockets and Suns jersey
I know you want Goran back but that’s just going too far
Haha just kidding. Speaking of Goran, I heard he almost got a triple double? That’s crazy!
Twitter: @FredLegittt
Don't like any of those
except the old black jersey, however we need new ones, not old.
Don't trade Dudley!
I like the red, but have tu pot some white and yellow too
"Steve Nash is more valuable for the Suns than Kobe for the Lakers" - Jared Dudley
I've always thought it was cool when the teams from a certain city had the same colors
Pittsburgh, Toronto, etc. But the Suns should always be Purple and Orange.
Re-sign BAMF.
With Darko out your chances just decreased greatly.
Founder of the Coalition to Light Vince Carter On Fire (CTLVCOF)
RIP Seasons of Discontent
by Scott Howard on Apr 11, 2011 6:31 PM MST up reply actions
LOLULOST?!
I smell like the vault. I'm so PAID.
by RMason on Apr 11, 2011 6:37 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Paul Coro
Vince Carter is out tonight for Suns-Wolves. Dowdell might get some time at the 2. Siler will get more time tonight.
32 minutes ago
Without VC we will be so awesome that we'll make the playoffs.
"I might be full of shit, but I'm approximately right." - Zentrified
Siler triple double tonight
Twitter: @FredLegittt
by modernage13 on Apr 11, 2011 6:53 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
+1 for underestimating PudgeMonster
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
Turnovers, fouls and technicals
It should be interesting.
How players will he eat tonight?
I'm like Alvin Gentry of the game thread, no one knows what I'm doing.
Hey, leave fat outta this
1 gram is 9 calories
I'm surprised nobody has commented on the Photo.
I picked it because it looks like Barea is giving Vince a wedgy.
Don't trade Dudley!
Hermaphrodite???
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
by Aztiramtempe on Apr 11, 2011 7:09 PM MST up reply actions
Nah, it's called "futanari"
Search that one out.
Well if anything, Vince doesn't look fat in that picture
More like a ballerina. I’d love if they started to play with short shorts again, because, you know, shorts are supposed to be short and permit movement.
You got me excited for nothing.
That was basically the same thing that happened between Kobe and Perkins last night
Twitter: @FredLegittt
I apologize
It was a civilized, democratic way of expressing their points of view. Nothing to get excited about. These people are really educated.
Anybody hate on Haringody?
I can’t stand him, I never know if he’s facing me or not.
Ugh.. Wrestling?
Nooooo!!!!!! I don’t want to watch it!!!! When does the game start??
Retract claws, retract claws Maritza.
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