http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/artic...sunsnb0402.html Can we gain the "Man-Beast"!!! I can hope, right?
I don't think Stoudamire would even want to come here. He would always be living in the shadow of Garnett, and I don't think he would like that. We either have to waive or trade Sprewell. We would prefferably trade him, rather than just throw his contract out. I disagree with Szczerbiak, I think he is a nice foundation to build on. He is still young, even though it seems like he has been around forever.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Pure:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't think Stoudamire would even want to come here. He would always be living in the shadow of Garnett, and I don't think he would like that.</div> I don't think that Stoudamire would have a problem with coming here for that reason. If KG was a "ME" type of player (cough..Kobe...cough) he might feel that way, but KG is a different type of player. In actuality I see KG and Nash in similar positions as they are true team players and are looking for the best way to win. I do see a difference in positioning since Nash will more likely be at the perimeter when KG can either be in the post (drawing doubles so Amare can dunk more) or at the perimeter also. If he didn't want to leave becuase he has felt that he's found a home....I can and would expect that to be his answer. Personally I think that Amare wants to make highlights and numbers....but doesn't want to be "The Man". He needs a Nash distributor to help him continue to be consistent. Don't get me wrong.....I really, REALLY like Szczerbiak and his game, but I'm saying that if it was to happen, we couldn't keep Wally. And since his heart isn't totally in Minnesota I don't see much of a problem. I would love to send him to the NE so he and his wife can be happy.
I disagree with you analogy. I never in my posted stated that Garnett was a selfish player. But I do believe that Stoudamire would not like being overlooked by everyone. You would have two great posts on the same team, but we know that Garnett would get the attention. In Phoenix, Stoudamire is the one and only big man that is doing anything ; I think he loves that.
not gonna happen why would stoudamire want to leave where he would get the most money to go to a place that doesnt fit his style? he is best fit for a funball style of play which couldnt be accomplished in Minnesota.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Pure:</div><div class="quote_post">I disagree with you analogy. I never in my posted stated that Garnett was a selfish player. </div> 1 - By your description, he is still being overlooked in Phoenix. When you hear the media, it's "Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns". Nash and KG are similar in wanting the team to win and don't care about who gets the shot, but nonetheless, the Suns are known as Steve's team. Remember how the team played when he was out. 2 - KG is the best all-round player, and if Amare couldn't handle the no-look passes that KG would supply him with, since he will be doubled, KG wouldn't mind taking more jumpshots from the perimeter. The two of them in the post, though, would have put what we saw of Robinson and Duncan to shame. Now...after seeing those two, and the Admiral comes back....I don't know. (For those who don't get it, I'm not saying that Robinson would want to come back, but am saying that KG and Amare would make what they (Robinson and Duncan) ALREADY DID would be put to shame. But if they were to re-unite for a little two-on-two, it might be different.
KG and Amare on the same team would be deadly. Amare is trully overlooked in pheonix with all of the talent they have. I don't think, however, that he would want to leave a team that is winning. He seems like an unselfish player and doesn't care about anything but winning. I would trade Spree. He's had a good career and we could probably get something for him. Wally is playing great right now and next year could be a good starter. All in all, I do not think Amare is leaving Pheonix.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting JWohl:</div><div class="quote_post">why would stoudamire want to leave where he would get the most money to go to a place that doesnt fit his style? he is best fit for a funball style of play which couldnt be accomplished in Minnesota.</div> I agree such a thing would never happen in a million years, the Wolves would have to do to much to free up the cap space to bring him here. And if they did ever sign him they would be over the cap almost just with Garnett's & Amare's contracts alone, they could never afford to put any legitimate amount of quality players around him. Also like you said Amare needs to fit in a up & down style, I mean look at how he gets a large majority of his baskets now leaking in the opencourt for easy dunks. He is a nice player rolling to the basket in pick & roll situations but I dont think he is all that could of a half-court bigman other then that. I dont follow the Suns continously. but when I do I notice that his individual post moves on the low block arent that impressive, meaning that if you take him out of that enviroment and put him in one where he has to create his own shot down low continously in a half-court, I think his game decreases greatly.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Henacy:</div><div class="quote_post">He is a nice player rolling to the basket in pick & roll situations but I dont think he is all that could of a half-court bigman other then that. I dont follow the Suns continously. but when I do I notice that his individual post moves on the low block arent that impressive, meaning that if you take him out of that enviroment and put him in one where he has to create his own shot down low continously in a half-court, I think his game decreases greatly.</div>
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Timberwolf:</div><div class="quote_post">Saber: I hope you did not spend the whole day fantasizing Amare as a Timberwolf.</div> Not really, but sometimes it's fun to talk about the "what-if's" during downtime. Would I EVER think Amare would leave Phoenix? NO! He's doing the "Tim Duncan" of a couple of years ago. Almost to a "T". But just the idea of the two together. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Henacy:</div><div class="quote_post">if you take him out of that enviroment and put him in one where he has to create his own shot down low continously in a half-court, I think his game decreases greatly.</div> I believe that Minnesota CAN run, but also given KG's posting ability, I see Amare driving off of KG's double teams for dunking situations. He's not great from the line though, but he would help our team get to the stripe more. All in all, it's not going to happen..............but I also felt that way about Spree from N.Y.C. a few years ago
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sabretooth:</div><div class="quote_post">Not really, but sometimes it's fun to talk about the "what-if's" during downtime. Would I EVER think Amare would leave Phoenix? NO! He's doing the "Tim Duncan" of a couple of years ago. Almost to a "T". But just the idea of the two together. I believe that Minnesota CAN run, but also given KG's posting ability, I see Amare driving off of KG's double teams for dunking situations. He's not great from the line though, but he would help our team get to the stripe more. All in all, it's not going to happen..............but I also felt that way about Spree from N.Y.C. a few years ago </div> Minnesota wont be a running team with the players they have now. I think the first position that needs to be replaced on this team is PG. PG is what can really alter the style of play. Ever since the rumors started, i'm still looking for Kidd to some to Minnesota in the off-season.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sabretooth:</div><div class="quote_post">1 - By your description, he is still being overlooked in Phoenix. When you hear the media, it's "Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns". Nash and KG are similar in wanting the team to win and don't care about who gets the shot, but nonetheless, the Suns are known as Steve's team. Remember how the team played when he was out.</div> I said Stoudamire loves being the only big man doing anything. I didn't say he got the most attention on the team. See but if he came to Minnesota, he would not be the only big man. I think that would bother him.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Pure:</div><div class="quote_post">Opener today! Just started, go Radke!</div> Brad stunk yesterday to start the game. Fortunately, he finish the game strong. Richie Sexson was feeling it yesterday for the Mariners. I read a quote by Mike Hargrove, Mariners manager, about how Sexson was feeling it in BP. That was a sign for things to come. Twins took stupid at-bats too yesterday as they swung at first pitches and 3-1. I hope tonight is a lot better. Let's see how Sexson does against Johan.
