they may be without amare til the all-star break but they still have the league MVP who makes guys around him better players but also a 20-10 all-star...very good shooters and role players, good depth, improved defense and still can get up and down the floor.
I think by the time amare is back the suns should make a run and win the pacific. It will be a tough battle all the way through with the Kings though. Going to be a good season.
Do you think for the first 4 months, that Nash without Amare can make those players that good. You have to be kidding me. Nash was great last year ...with amare, but this year without, it's highly doubtful that he's anywhere near close to being that effective, Nash, Marion, Kurt Thomas, Raja Bell and James Jones just doesnt strike the fear in my heart like last year's starting lineup.
Do you think for the first 4 months, that Nash without Amare can make those players that good. You have to be kidding me. Nash was great last year ...with amare, but this year without, it's highly doubtful that he's anywhere near close to being that effective, Nash, Marion, Kurt Thomas, Raja Bell and James Jones just doesnt strike the fear in my heart like last year's starting lineup.
As long as you give Nash plenty of shooters and guys that can run..yes he can make them look great.
Suns may not scare anyone but they still have the MVP, a very good all-star and a bunch of very good shooters and role players. They still have alot of threats on the floor.
James Jones could have a Bobby Simmons type break-out season, he has looked very good in pre-season. Raja Bell looks very good in that system too.
If we do that I will marinate, BBQ and then eat every single hat I own.
In response to comments about Phoenix I think they will be neck and neck with us most of the year, but in the low 50s in wins this year IF Amare returns at 75% or better in Feb. Worse than last year but not bad. I tell ya, this season is gonna be whacky! Let it begin, I'm tired of this...don't know why its so intoxicating and satisfying making these prognostications.