Bright Side Of The Sun - Phoenix Suns Media Day 2015: All the stories in one place!Dedicated to Phoenix Suns Basketball since 2006https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47819/bs-fv.png2015-09-29T06:34:06-07:00http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/rss/stream/91763282015-09-29T06:34:06-07:002015-09-29T06:34:06-07:00Teammates, coach happy to have Keef back
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<p>Fans and media have been all over this Markieff Morris story of unhappiness, but Phoenix Suns players and coaches are excited that he's back in the fold.</p> <p>His face was stoic. His body language uncomfortable. But if you strip away the tone and visual cues, what <span>Markieff Morris</span> said at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/1/27/7921383/super-bowl-2015-media-day-updates-news-live-coverage">Media Day</a> was exactly what needed to be said to move this team forward in a positive direction.</p>
<p>"I really want to look forward to this up and coming season," Markieff Morris said. "I'm glad to be back with my teammates, and glad to be back with the team."</p>
<p>This was the first of many steps that Morris will have to take to get back into the fans' good graces. Don't expect him to be effusive. Don't expect a ton of smiles.</p>
<p>He won't lead the post-game interview brigade. But he won't have to, either. With the articulate <span>Brandon Knight</span> and <span>Tyson Chandler</span>, all-smiles <span>Eric Bledsoe</span>, emotional <span>P.J. Tucker</span> and even the highly engaging <span>Mirza Teletovic</span> on hand, Keef won't have to lead the locker room media sessions. Heck, when <span>Devin Booker</span> or <span>Ronnie Price</span> get minutes, they're great interviews too.</p>
<p>All the Suns want is Keef.</p>
<p>"I guess people got misled about him as a teammate," Eric Bledsoe said yesterday. "He's a great teammate. He's like my brother."</p>
<p>Morris had not officially been around his team since the end of last season. Even when he returned to the Valley for his September 16 court hearing and stayed around, he spent most of his time at Grand Canyon University's gym. While he hasn't joined in any pickup games, it's clear he spent a bit of time with certain members of the Suns organization.</p>
<p>Coach Hornacek reports that assistant coach Corey Gaines has been in touch with Keef all summer, worked him out a few times and visited him at CGU this past week. That's where the reports that he's in great shape have come from. Other members of the coaching staff, and certainly a teammate or two have been around as well.</p>
<p>Yesterday at Media Day, Keef did the obligatory photo shoots and hung around his teammates in the corner and looked quite comfortable doing so.</p>
<p>"I love playing with him. Everybody loved playing with him," Bledsoe said. "He loved his brother (Marcus). You'd be mad too, you know."</p>
<p>The players and coaches know this isn't about them.</p>
<p>"If you're ever in a locker room with a group of players, guys will give each other crap for about a day and a half, then it's not even thought about again," coach <span>Jeff Hornacek</span> said. "So I don't think there's any problem whatsoever."</p>
<p>"This isn't the first time a player has had miscommunication with management or anything like that," new teammate Tyson Chandler said. "It's not going to be the last time it happens. In our league, it seems to always work itself out and I feel like this won't be any different."</p>
<p>During his short media session, the only thing that lit up Keef's demeanor was talking about Chandler.</p>
<p>"Super-excited," Morris said of playing with Chandler. "I grew up watching him. He's a great player, a great professional. I'm looking forward to starting with him, and getting this season going...I think he's gonna help us out a lot in the locker room, showing us the way."</p>
<p>With Chandler grabbing rebounds and defending the rim, Markieff Morris will have even more time to focus on scoring. The pair of them could be the best thing that ever happened to Markieff's career.</p>
<p>Morris also threw a vote of confidence toward coach Hornacek, something I was glad to hear.</p>
<p>"Super-confident. Me and him have a great relationship," Morris said. "I think he's gonna be here for a few more years."</p>
<p>The Suns have been picked to miss the playoffs yet again, and somehow to finish even worse than last year which was marred with strife and killer losses in the final seconds.</p>
<p>But the players don't buy into that. Even Markieff Morris admits that the team that traded his brother has a chance to be really good.</p>
<p>"I've been on a couple talented teams," he said, probably referring to his college days and the last two Suns teams. "But I think, you know, this probably is our best team with the addition of Tyson and a couple other guys. I think we can definitely make a big step this year."</p>
<p>The Suns will need a fully-engaged Markieff Morris to exceed expectations, and he's ready to do just that.</p>
<p>"I've gotten better every year in the league," he said. "And I'll continue to get better with or without my brother."</p>
<p>When you strip away the deadpan looks, the preconceived notions about his bad intentions, and just look at the words he said yesterday, you can believe he's going to put his past behind him.</p>
<p>Keef Morris has always been a good teammate. And now that the Suns have given the leadership roles to other players more suited to it, Keef can focus on being a player and teammate above all else.</p>
<p>"Ultimate goal is to make the playoffs," he said. "It's not about me, it's about my teammates and the organization. We are just looking forward to a great year and hopefully we can make the playoffs this year."</p>
<h3>More, More, More!</h3>
<p><i>If you love watching press conferences and interviews, Evan has </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BrightSideSBN/videos" target="_blank">posted all of them on our Youtube page</a><i>. We'll be transcribing them and writing related articles all week, but feel free to watch to your heart's content.</i></p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/29/9413917/phoenix-suns-coach-and-players-excited-to-have-markieff-morris-backDave King2015-09-28T19:11:43-07:002015-09-28T19:11:43-07:00Markieff speaks
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<p>Here's the video of <span>Markieff Morris</span>' first public words .</p>
<p>We will have analysis, and comments from others about Markieff in a followup in the coming days. For now, here's the <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Suns</a>' Bearded one.</p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9412401/video-watch-the-markieff-morris-press-conference-at-media-dayDave Kingewendt2015-09-28T18:38:23-07:002015-09-28T18:38:23-07:00Inside Suns Media Day!
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<p>Our videographer Evan Wendt put together a "behind the scenes" look at Media Day for the Phoenix Suns today.</p> <p>This is what it feels like to be a member of the media.</p>
<p>Welcome in!</p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9412235/inside-phoenix-suns-media-day-youll-feel-like-youre-there-with-yourDave Kingewendt2015-09-28T15:03:06-07:002015-09-28T15:03:06-07:00Suns Media Day '15: Markieff is "Happy to Be Here"
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<p>After an off-season full of drama, declarations, and disappointment...the day of reckoning is finally here. Meet your 2015-16 Phoenix Suns!</p> <p>You've read all of the headlines. You've seen all of the speculation. But now, the start of the 2015-2016 NBA season is upon us, and your <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a> are officially back.</p>
<p>The Suns have made a lot of news over the past year, including in the off-season, but not exactly for the right reasons.</p>
<p>When we last saw the team, they were coming off of yet another disappointing season in which they failed to make the playoffs. And they once again fell into the late lottery, where they seem to have set up permanent residence over most of the last few years.</p>
<p>But the biggest news over the past few months concerned the lone remaining twin left on the Suns roster, <span>Markieff Morris</span>.</p>
<p>In case you've been hiding under a rock, or in a late-lottery induced coma, Markieff was nary too happy with the Suns organization after trading away his twin brother <span>Marcus Morris</span> during Phoenix's oh-so-close, yet ultimately failed pursuit of <span>LaMarcus Aldridge</span> during free agency.</p>
<p>And well...let's just say he wasn't too shy of foretelling his own <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/8/11/9134747/markieff-morris-says-that-he-wont-be-playing-for-suns-this-year">NBA future that would not be in Phoenix</a>.</p>
<p>However, who was the first player to step up to the podium at Suns' <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/1/27/7921383/super-bowl-2015-media-day-updates-news-live-coverage" class="sbn-auto-link">Media Day</a> today? You guessed it...Markieff...in Phoenix...in a Suns uniform.</p>
<h4>Let the Awkwardness Begin</h4>
<p>Markieff Morris started the press conference saying that he doesn't want to talk about the past, and that he was "looking forward to the upcoming season" and that he "wants to be here". Keef also stated that he "Glad to be back with his teammates and back with the team".</p>
<p>Unsurprisingly, Keef refused to answer any specifics about his feelings, or his communications with the Suns. In fact, the only time he addressed the Suns trading of Marcus at all was when he was asked how difficult it will be not playing with his brother, to which he responded, "I've gotten better every year that I've been in the league, and will continue to get better with or without my brother".</p>
<p>When asked about his concerns over the fans' reactions to his comments this summer, he only stated that "We're going to get back." I'm not sure exactly what that means, but perhaps Keef anticipates that he and the fans will "get back" to having a positive relationship...at least that's my best guess.</p>
<p>Keef went on to speak in mostly platitudes...with the usual responses of, "The ultimate goal is to make the playoffs." "I feel like we're going to be better", and so forth. However, he also gave some insightful answers into his relationship with certain people.</p>
<p>Keef seemed most emphatic about his responses toward <span>Tyson Chandler</span>, saying that "this is his 15th season, he's seen a lot and done a lot, and he's been on a couple of different teams". He continued, "we're super excited to have him and he's going to help (the Suns) in the locker room and show us the way".</p>
<p>When asked about his confidence in Hornacek, Keef said that he was "super confident" and that they have "a great relationship". However, when asked about his relationship with Suns GM Ryan McDonough, he said to "ask him that".</p>
<p>Markieff did say that he worked on "shooting three-pointers for the most part" this off-season, and admitted that he "shot it terribly" last year, while vowing to "shoot them better this year".</p>
<p>Keef didn't have much else to say, and didn't grant any one-on-one interviews today...even shunning his biggest fan, our own Jim Coughenour, when he asked if Keef would read a promo for the BSOTS podcast (at least he tried).</p>
<p>But luckily, there were still many other Suns' players and personnel willing to talk with us today...Here are some of my thoughts:</p>
<h4>Everyone Loves Tyson Chandler</h4>
<p>If there was a common theme in today's media circus, it was that Tyson Chandler is a God among men. Ok, maybe that's a bit much. But seriously, the players and coaches seems to absolutely adore him.</p>
<p>People couldn't stop talking about how much of an influence he is going to have on the team, and what he will bring to the offense and defense. Players and coaches alike seemed genuinely excited and impressed with all things Chandler. And from a media perspective, I can tell you that we are all going to love him too (he gives great interviews).</p>
<h4>Watch Out For Weems</h4>
<p>Another name that seemed to be on everyone's lips was that of newcomer <span>Sonny Weems</span>. I didn't get the chance to talk to Sonny today, but I almost feel as if I did, judging by how many times his name was brought up during my many conversations with players and staff.</p>
<p>The thing they all seemed to agree on is that he just knows how to play, and can affect the game on both ends of the court. They talked about his energy and hustle, as well as his defense. He seems to have already made quite the impression in his short time here.</p>
<h4>The Suns Have Size</h4>
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<p><span>Alex Len</span> seems to continue to get taller each year I talk to him. I swear he's at least an inch and a half taller than me now (or maybe I'm shrinking?). But Dave noticed it too, so I think I'm in the clear...whew!</p>
<p>But seriously, Len looks not only taller, but bigger...again. Long gone is that thin frame that he was drafted out of college with. He's a big, strong, pure center.</p>
<p>And hey, the Suns got even bigger adding another 7'1" big body in Tyson Chandler. The most exciting aspect of this season in my opinion will be watching how Len benefits from Tyson's mentoring. They both seem to be very open and receptive to working with each other, and I'm already hearing great things (more on this in another article soon).</p>
<h4>Love Is In the Air</h4>
<p>Media day is always a happy occasion. They haven't lost a game, nobody is complaining about lack of playing time, and everyone has high hopes for the coming year. However, Dave and I were talking about how the team genuinely seems to have a positive feeling surrounding themselves right now. Heck, even Keef was all smiles today...at least, for the most part (see picture above for evidence).</p>
<p>Again, it's hard to judge...I personally thought last year's team had a nice rapport going at last year's media day as well, and we all know how that turned out. But still, I kept hearing the words, "chemistry", "balanced", and "depth at all positions" which gives me a little more hope going into this season that it isn't all just smoke and mirrors...we shall see.</p>
<h4>Stay Tuned!</h4>
<p>The Bright Side of the Sun crew will be bringing you plenty of more articles, interviews, and videos of today's event very soon, but hopefully this was enough to whet your appetite while holding you over in the meantime.</p>
<p>There were a lot of great quotes and candid insights into the team this season, and I think we will all have our unique takes on various aspects which we will be sharing with you shortly.</p>
<p>Until then...Go Suns!</p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9409473/suns-media-daySean Sullivan2015-09-28T13:00:02-07:002015-09-28T13:00:02-07:00Suns players pose for Media Day photos
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<p>With Media Day comes the photo shoot.</p> <p>Here are some of the photos from Suns Media Day, <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanSullivanNBA" target="_blank">from our Sean Sullivan</a>:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"I'm happy to be here." <a href="http://t.co/m07gNuUGIh">pic.twitter.com/m07gNuUGIh</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here's what we've been waiting for: Keef with flowers! <a href="http://t.co/lhJcCABGfZ">pic.twitter.com/lhJcCABGfZ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">One thing is for sure, the Suns won't be lacking size in the post this season. <a href="http://t.co/AglwqXBl5G">pic.twitter.com/AglwqXBl5G</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="et">Obi Bled Kenobi <a href="http://t.co/pqaoyVWOOS">pic.twitter.com/pqaoyVWOOS</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The gang's all here! <a href="http://t.co/536pRb5DlX">pic.twitter.com/536pRb5DlX</a></p>
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<p>Here are some photos from the <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns" target="_blank">Suns official Twitter page (@Suns)</a>:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Brandon Knight (<a href="https://twitter.com/Goodknight11">@Goodknight11</a>) is all for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a> on the <a href="https://twitter.com/annexusgroup">@annexusgroup</a> practice court. <a href="http://t.co/bUryX7qVC4">pic.twitter.com/bUryX7qVC4</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It's coming! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StarWarsNight?src=hash">#StarWarsNight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JediHornacek?src=hash">#JediHornacek</a> <a href="http://t.co/n5DKxSzfsG">pic.twitter.com/n5DKxSzfsG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Suns got a steal in the draft, he is a future All-Star in this league" ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/tysonchandler">@tysonchandler</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/DevinBook">@DevinBook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/9lVMxa5gwP">pic.twitter.com/9lVMxa5gwP</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Big man <a href="https://twitter.com/alexlen">@alexlen</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/m3XSDKzYMm">pic.twitter.com/m3XSDKzYMm</a></p>
— #WeArePHX (@Suns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648576244640935936">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Somebody is excited for <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE">@WWE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmackDown?src=hash">#SmackDown</a> coming to PHX on Oct. 27! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/lmnSbMJOfs">pic.twitter.com/lmnSbMJOfs</a></p>
— #WeArePHX (@Suns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648560860403658754">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p>Media Day continues until 2:00 p.m. PST. <a href="http://www.nba.com/suns/mediaday2015" target="_blank">Click here to watch live.</a></p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9410213/suns-media-day-markieff-morris-poses-for-the-cameraSam Barloga2015-09-28T12:21:20-07:002015-09-28T12:21:20-07:00Bledsoe, Chandler address Markieff's rocky summer
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<p>Teammates Eric Bledsoe and Tyson Chandler addressed the summer of disgruntled Suns forward Markieff Morris.</p> <p><span>Markieff Morris</span> took every opportunity this summer to express that he had no desire to remain in Phoenix for the start of the 2015-16 NBA season. Monday at <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/1/27/7921383/super-bowl-2015-media-day-updates-news-live-coverage" class="sbn-auto-link">Media Day</a>, teammates had the opportunity to address the issues that have plagued the Suns this offseason. <span>Eric Bledsoe</span> said the right things.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eric Bledsoe on Markieff Morris: "I guess people got misled about him as a teammate ... He's a great teammate. He's like my brother."</p>
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<p><span>Tyson Chandler's</span> a vet. He also knows the right things to say.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chandler on Markieff: "I think all this stuff will be behind him. This isn't the first time a player had miscommunication with management."</p>
— Paul Coro (@paulcoro) <a href="https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/648557729099808768">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/suns/mediaday2015" target="_blank">Click here to watch Suns Media Day live. </a>
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https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9410337/teammates-address-the-summer-of-markieff-morris-at-phoenix-suns-media-day-bledsoe-chandlerKeith M. Scheessele2015-09-28T11:04:35-07:002015-09-28T11:04:35-07:00Suns players pose with Twitter mirror
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<p>Look at some of these faces!</p> <p>The Suns are using the Twitter Mirror at today's Media Day, and some of the players are having fun with it.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648551740317405184" target="_blank">Devin Booker got it all started:</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/DevinBook">@DevinBook</a> ready for his first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/7J1dqg57dM">pic.twitter.com/7J1dqg57dM</a></p>
— #WeArePHX (@Suns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648551740317405184">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648554080734871552" target="_blank">Archie Goodwin kept it going:</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Guard <a href="https://twitter.com/A1Laflare10">@A1LaFlare10</a> having some fun with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a> Twitter mirror! <a href="http://t.co/PN1DkKXMPy">pic.twitter.com/PN1DkKXMPy</a></p>
— #WeArePHX (@Suns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648554080734871552">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648555464859385856" target="_blank">Tyson Chandler was next:</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The many faces of <a href="https://twitter.com/tysonchandler">@tysonchandler</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/AOg2vmj0S6">pic.twitter.com/AOg2vmj0S6</a></p>
— #WeArePHX (@Suns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/648555464859385856">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p><b>More on Suns Media Day 2015:</b></p>
<p><a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9409641/phoenix-suns-media-day-were-off" target="_blank">Media Day is underway.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9409719/suns-media-day-markieff-morris-speaks" target="_blank">Markieff Morris speaks.</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/suns/mediaday2015" target="_blank">Click here to watch Suns Media Day live.</a></p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9409917/phoenix-suns-players-pose-with-suns-twitter-mirrorSam Barloga2015-09-28T10:30:02-07:002015-09-28T10:30:02-07:00Morris speaks at Suns Media Day
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<p>The forward who demanded to be traded throughout the off-season was the first to speak at Suns Media Day.</p> <p>Markieff Morris <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanSullivanNBA/status/648545094824386560" target="_blank">spoke to the press to open 2015 Suns Media Day.</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Markieff held true to his word that he would be "professional". Said all of the right things on the podium. "Happy to be here" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsMediaDay?src=hash">#SunsMediaDay</a></p>
— Sean Sullivan (@SeanSullivanNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanSullivanNBA/status/648545094824386560">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p>Suns general manager <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanSullivanNBA/status/648546422996885505" target="_blank">Ryan McDonough also spoke on Morris</a> in the early minutes of Media Day:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">McDonough: He's not the first player to be upset w/ front office. I do my best to get best players. If that ruffles some feathers, so be it.</p>
— Sean Sullivan (@SeanSullivanNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanSullivanNBA/status/648546079361728516">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">McDonough "My frustration is from our perspective (Keef) played very well last yr. We should be talking about his game & how he's improved.</p>
— Sean Sullivan (@SeanSullivanNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanSullivanNBA/status/648546422996885505">September 28, 2015</a>
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<p><a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9409641/phoenix-suns-media-day-were-off" target="_blank">Suns media day is underway.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/suns/mediaday2015" target="_blank">Click here to watch live.</a></p>
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/28/9409719/suns-media-day-markieff-morris-speaksSam Barloga