Comments on: 76ers 108, Suns 91 – Mailing it in early

By: The collapse of a contender in 2,500 words or less

The collapse of a contender in 2,500 words or less — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:05:22 +0000

[...] were an in-between club lacking an identity, and when Porter chose not to bring back Shaq, Nash and Grant Hill after pulling them in the middle of the third quarter of a winnable game in Philadelphia, you knew [...]

By: The Suns’ bench holds off Philly but barely| Valley of the Suns

The Suns’ bench holds off Philly but barely| Valley of the Suns — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:19:58 +0000

[...] Just kidding, I’m going to give you the answer now: Feb. 9 against the Suns when he scored 24 in the infamous Terry Porter “we quit” game. [...]

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:36:27 +0000

Yeah, makes sense. Not much upside for Phoenix to do it now. Would be hilarious to see Amare in Washington, though.

By: Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:47:15 +0000

No way that happens. Jamison has three more years on his deal and Songalia two, and that’s not what the Suns are looking for, although just for this season I agree Jamison would be intriuging. In any case, you never know if A. The Wizards will finish with the worst record, especially because you know Amare would be out to stick it to the Suns and make sure they have a much worse pick and B. How the ping pong balls will bounce, and outside Griffin and Rubio this isn’t a terribly deep draft. That’s why if they can’t find a young stud in a deal right now, I say just wait until the offseason when maybe you can 100 percent for sure know you’re acquiring one of the top two picks in the draft for Amare.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:55:51 +0000

I think Amare deserves to have his career die in DC. Jamison is a hard worker and underappreciated in DC and in the league, so Phoenix could give him new life. A little concerned about his health, though, and making an old team older.

By: Giles

Giles — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:29:17 +0000

A less heard of trade option for Amare… How would you like the number 1 pick in the draft this year? I think a trade with the wizards would greatly benefit both teams:

Pheonix gets Jamison, Songaila, and the number one pick in the draft. Jamison makes your front court better this year. He’s unselfish, he can hit the outside jumper yet still makes amazing lay-ins in the paint, he leaves the lane open for Shaq and for Nash’s drives, and while he doesn’t defend well, he’s still good for a double double every night. The man is a rebounding fiend. Songaila is there to make this work cap-wise. And the lottery pick from the worst team in the NBA turns into one of two things: Blake Griffin or Ricky Rubio. You either get a PF of the future, or a pupil for Nash.

The Wizards get a young, cornerstone forward they’ve need for years, and Amare can shine in DC. Yes, Gilbert is the toast of the town, but that’s changed since he hasn’t played in two years. And Gil’s the kind of guy who likes and appreciates the talent around him, and doesn’t hoard the spotlight. And maybe Amare isn’t the best defender, but he’d be revitalized by the move. The only downside to this trade is that Eddie Jordan isn’t still around to abuse the opposition by maximizing Amare’s talent in the Princeton offense, but hopefully a new coach in the offseason will help the new personnel mesh.

Sorry for the long post, but I really think this trade has huge positives for everyone involved.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:22:07 +0000

Where is the pride and spirit of competition? Think Larry Bird would make excuses? Or Magic? Or Wilt?

Yeah, I got paid something like 100k to play this game but I was tired.

But nothing. Take off that dress of yours, put away the box of tissues, lace it up and win. The great teams, great players, great coaches — they find a way to win.

They don't give up. Not like this.

What's sad is that Porter probably took another page out of Pop's book. Just like hack-a-bowen, though, this doesn't make sense.

Your team needs a win, your job is in jeopardy and you're at the center of trade talks. Pop rested his top 3, why don't I?

Because you're not on a huge winning streak and on the verge of losing your position for the last spot in the playoffs, that's why.

Ridiculous. Unprofessional. Shameful.

But, most of all, cowardly.