Archive for September, 2010

NBA Training Camp Power Rankings

Now, More than ever: Suns will need Nash to play like an MVP. First Class Frequent Fliers “Title or Bust”: 1. Los Angeles Lakers: What I Like: Champs chances to 3-peat.  Kobe’s competitiveness, clutchness, and willingness.  His footwork, expanding post moves.  Working with Hakeem the Dream.  Quest for #6  Ron Artest as a lockdown defender [...]

Suns Get Front Office Set As Camp Approaches

A quick update on the goings-on with the Suns: * The Cleveland-and-Phoenix connection continues, as the Suns hired John Treloar as their new director of player personnel. Treloar wasn’t directly affiliated with the Cavaliers, but he has been coaching the Cavs’ D-League affiliate in Erie. Treloar was also a regular at Cavs games the past [...]

Nash Not Worried About New Faces, Adjustments

When it comes to the Suns, this much we know: Amare Stoudemire is somewhere else (New York). So is Leandro Barbosa (Toronto). Replacing them are names such as Hedo Turkoglu (from Toronto), Hakim Warrick (Milwaukee), Josh Childress (Atlanta, overseas) and rookies Gani Lawal and Matt Janning. So not are their new faces, there will be [...]

Gentry Believes In Suns, Too

Apparently, Alvin Gentry has been reading my stuff. After all, the Suns coach said his team could be better next season long after I did. OK, Gentry probably doesn’t really read Amico — and I can’t say that I blame him. But we do agree on the Suns’ bright prospects. This despite the loss of [...]