Comments on: Schmitz: Au Revoir Amar’e http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/ Phoenix Suns basketball blog. The hottest source in the Valley for Suns news, rumors and analysis with a fresh perspective from ESPN's TrueHoop affiliate. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:49:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The first ever ValleyoftheSuns mailbag| Valley of the Suns http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-22101 The first ever ValleyoftheSuns mailbag| Valley of the Suns Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:32:58 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-22101 [...] the Suns will be left without a young superstar for who knows how long. I understand the reasons against re-signing him –- injury  concerns, defense/rebounding concerns — but I’d much rather go to war with [...] [...] the Suns will be left without a young superstar for who knows how long. I understand the reasons against re-signing him –- injury  concerns, defense/rebounding concerns — but I’d much rather go to war with [...]

]]> By: Suns Rumors: Should the Suns keep Amar'e?| Valley of the Suns http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-14899 Suns Rumors: Should the Suns keep Amar'e?| Valley of the Suns Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:42:59 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-14899 [...] have lobbied for an Amar’e trade on VotS several times before, as I assumed Amar’e would undoubtedly be gone after next season [...] [...] have lobbied for an Amar’e trade on VotS several times before, as I assumed Amar’e would undoubtedly be gone after next season [...]

]]> By: fandiego http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13282 fandiego Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:01:25 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13282 He sporting 2 bad knees and eyes. Trade him to the clips with our 14th pick for Davis and thier 1st pick. Don’t resign Nash, which saves the Suns 6 million. They would almost be under the cap with a point guard as good as Nash but defends. We would have a new Amare in Griffin. After Shaq leaves we have 20 million to get Bosh to go with Griffin. Sounds a lot like Boston…. He sporting 2 bad knees and eyes. Trade him to the clips with our 14th pick for Davis and thier 1st pick. Don’t resign Nash, which saves the Suns 6 million. They would almost be under the cap with a point guard as good as Nash but defends. We would have a new Amare in Griffin. After Shaq leaves we have 20 million to get Bosh to go with Griffin. Sounds a lot like Boston….

]]> By: schlitt47 http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13232 schlitt47 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:19:36 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13232 James Harden is the most overrated player in college basketball. Can't be serious about him being a legitimate pick for the suns as consolation for Amar'e? I suppose next is Chase Budinger? James Harden is the most overrated player in college basketball. Can’t be serious about him being a legitimate pick for the suns as consolation for Amar’e? I suppose next is Chase Budinger?

]]> By: The people have spoken| Valley of the Suns http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13224 The people have spoken| Valley of the Suns Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:41:44 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13224 [...] the past week or so, this here Suns blog has spouted the virtues of trading Nash, Shaq and Amare along with a defense for keeping [...] [...] the past week or so, this here Suns blog has spouted the virtues of trading Nash, Shaq and Amare along with a defense for keeping [...]

]]> By: Michael Schmitz http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13165 Michael Schmitz Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:43:56 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13165 Not rebuilding around Shaq, rebuilding around J-Rich, hopefully Dragic and Lopez, and our what would be 5th and 14th draft picks. Look I would love to ship Steve, Shaq and J-Rich and build around Amar'e but its just not plausible, no one will take on those contracts. What I am saying is, because Amar'e does not plan on playing for the Suns in 2010, we need to trade him for at least some value. If the guy was actually trying to sign an extension than he needs to shut his yapper about how many champiionships hes going to bring to Wash and how great it will be to play for the Knicks. It sounds simple to say just trade Shaq, but if that contract gets moved this offseason, kudos to Steve Kerr. Not rebuilding around Shaq, rebuilding around J-Rich, hopefully Dragic and Lopez, and our what would be 5th and 14th draft picks. Look I would love to ship Steve, Shaq and J-Rich and build around Amar’e but its just not plausible, no one will take on those contracts. What I am saying is, because Amar’e does not plan on playing for the Suns in 2010, we need to trade him for at least some value. If the guy was actually trying to sign an extension than he needs to shut his yapper about how many champiionships hes going to bring to Wash and how great it will be to play for the Knicks. It sounds simple to say just trade Shaq, but if that contract gets moved this offseason, kudos to Steve Kerr.

]]> By: jt http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13161 jt Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:05:27 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13161 I cant stop laughing so basically this article suggest we're rebuilding around Shaq(37) J-Rich a top 10 shooting guard and Antawn Jamison(33) who"s defense is worst then Amare..Amare never said he doesnt want to play Steve Kerr keeps shopping him he doesnt know if hes going to be traded or not at the deadline he said he was trying to sign an extention this summer..We need to Trade J-rich for Camby(works for both sides) and we trade shaq to either New Orleans Cleveland or the bulls..thats what they should be talking about because trading amare for scrubs isnt going to make us better I cant stop laughing so basically this article suggest we’re rebuilding around Shaq(37) J-Rich a top 10 shooting guard and Antawn Jamison(33) who”s defense is worst then Amare..Amare never said he doesnt want to play Steve Kerr keeps shopping him he doesnt know if hes going to be traded or not at the deadline he said he was trying to sign an extention this summer..We need to Trade J-rich for Camby(works for both sides) and we trade shaq to either New Orleans Cleveland or the bulls..thats what they should be talking about because trading amare for scrubs isnt going to make us better

]]> By: V http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13147 V Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:24:57 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13147 Like the guy above said, that's so pessimistic. Looking at a guy like Kerr, you can tell that J-Rich (the MOST un-needed guy) has a contract that's undumpable. Suns need good perimeter defenders. They have an aging Grant Hill in one, but when they get rid of their best one in Bell for some 3-lobbing inconsistent guy in J-Rich it's pathetic. 1st they should try to dump his contract, which seems unfeasible. If that's unsuccessful, then they're practically screwed for a couple seasons, because imo a perimeter defender is more important than a big man that you're emphasizing for the Suns. Shaq is already intimidating to go through, and Amar'e is decent enough to make some big defensive plays. And the Nash thing, are you kidding? 1 mil more he wants and it's ridiculous? If anything he should get payed 5 more mil. His game improved greatly when Gentry came in. His game will stay improved because Gentry is now permanent. Like the guy above said, that’s so pessimistic.

Looking at a guy like Kerr, you can tell that J-Rich (the MOST un-needed guy) has a contract that’s undumpable. Suns need good perimeter defenders. They have an aging Grant Hill in one, but when they get rid of their best one in Bell for some 3-lobbing inconsistent guy in J-Rich it’s pathetic. 1st they should try to dump his contract, which seems unfeasible. If that’s unsuccessful, then they’re practically screwed for a couple seasons, because imo a perimeter defender is more important than a big man that you’re emphasizing for the Suns. Shaq is already intimidating to go through, and Amar’e is decent enough to make some big defensive plays.

And the Nash thing, are you kidding? 1 mil more he wants and it’s ridiculous? If anything he should get payed 5 more mil. His game improved greatly when Gentry came in. His game will stay improved because Gentry is now permanent.

]]> By: BT http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13112 BT Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:15:06 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13112 Hahah your scenario is too pessimistic for such a Suns fan to think up. And sad to read. The wizards are definitely willing to give up more for Amare. Remember Flip Saunders is a all offense no defense coach on a team with no post prowess so Amare's like his wet dream. Based on their young player development in the past 2 seasons, I think they have little loyalty to the likes of Nick Young, Dominic McGuire, Blatche... and McGee and Crittenton never looked interested on the court either. Jeez what an awful organization it has turned into And what about offers from the Knicks?... Suns 1.0 and Suns 2.0 swapping players doesn't seem that fun though Hahah your scenario is too pessimistic for such a Suns fan to think up. And sad to read.
The wizards are definitely willing to give up more for Amare. Remember Flip Saunders is a all offense no defense coach on a team with no post prowess so Amare’s like his wet dream.
Based on their young player development in the past 2 seasons, I think they have little loyalty to the likes of Nick Young, Dominic McGuire, Blatche… and McGee and Crittenton never looked interested on the court either. Jeez what an awful organization it has turned into
And what about offers from the Knicks?…
Suns 1.0 and Suns 2.0 swapping players doesn’t seem that fun though

]]> By: Schwartz: STAT must stay| Valley of the Suns http://valleyofthesuns.com/2009/06/02/schmitz-au-revoir-amare/comment-page-1/#comment-13106 Schwartz: STAT must stay| Valley of the Suns Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:50:39 +0000 http://valleyofthesuns.com/?p=4707#comment-13106 [...] ← Schmitz: Au Revoir Amar’e [...] [...] ← Schmitz: Au Revoir Amar’e [...]

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