[heavyjeffd]

It really will be interesting to see what happens.

Speaking of GM's, what do you think of Kerr taking up post in Phoenix?

[Azyiu]

I think it is a good hire by the Dan Sarver, man. Kerr is a very smart guy, and I think he will relieve alot of pressure off D'Antoni as well.

While we are talking about the Suns, I think all the trade Marion talks are BS. The proposed trade with the Celtics for Ratliff and the #5 pick will not make the Suns better. Or that the Bulls won't trade for Marion when they really need a low post scorer.

If I were Kerr I would try my best to convince Sarver to suck up the $8M in luxury tax for one more year. The Suns do not need major changes, rather they need to upgrade their bench. I mean, they are paying guys like Jalen Rose but not even giving him a minute? Come on, go sign someone who can actually play instead.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

That's exactly what people said about the Bulls in 1986 or 87 or so... then what happened? First of all, people should sit back and see what Danny Ferry does in the next couple years. It is time like this for him (the GM) to really earn his money. A good GM (see guys like John Paxson, Jerry West etc) can make something out of nothing in just a couple of years or less.

let us not forget brian coangelo. What he has done with the raptors and suns is outstanding.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

let us not forget brian coangelo. What he has done with the raptors and suns is outstanding.

Yeah, I knew I was missing some good GMs after I submitted my last post... thanks Mr. Blackcock! Hey, also don't forget RC Buford of the Spurs. He drafted guys like Parker and Manu, when no one even knew who they were. Man, imagine Tony Parker is running the point for the Lakers instead of Smush Parker...

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Yeah, I knew I was missing some good GMs after I submitted my last post... thanks Mr. Blackcock! Hey, also don't forget RC Buford of the Spurs. He drafted guys like Parker and Manu, when no one even knew who they were. Man, imagine Tony Parker is running the point for the Lakers instead of Smush Parker...

Yeah- The Lakers might still be good.

[ibzrg1570]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

That's exactly what people said about the Bulls in 1986 or 87 or so... then what happened? First of all, people should sit back and see what Danny Ferry does in the next couple years. It is time like this for him (the GM) to really earn his money. A good GM (see guys like John Paxson, Jerry West etc) can make something out of nothing in just a couple of years or less.

Yes, the GM can have a big impact, but GMs that can turn a team around are still a minority in the NBA. For every Colangelo you have a Geoff Petrie who doesn't do anything while the goddam Maloof brothers ruin the legacy of the Kings and somehow pushes the blame on Rick Adelman. (sorry, just bitter) And Jerry West's position on that list is slightly questionable as of late IMO.

[GH0STrider]

Jerry west did a great job with the grizzlies with the exception of last season. And there really wasn't much he could have done. The kings don't have much a legacy to begin with, but the maloof brothers turned them into a contender instead of a joke. They had some great teams there in sac town prior to this year. IT isn't as easy as just signing a few big players and signing a good coach. There are 30 teams in the nba and not all of them can be winners. NO matter how good of talent you bring in you have to remember they are going against the worlds best. I think you need to give any and all gm's more credit. It is a hard job and some of them are thrown into pretty shitty situations. Just imagine the poor soul that has to clean up new york when they finally do away with thomas.

[heavyjeffd]

The Suns need a big guy up the middle, they simply don't have one that can score and rebound consistantly. Their whole game is run-shoot. Some defense wouldn't hurt either.

Hopefully Kerr will acknoledge that and it will trickle down.

[GH0STrider]

amare??? 20ppg and 10 boards from him. I think he is 6'10 or 11"?

[heavyjeffd]

Amare isn't that solid in the paint at all. He proved it in the playoffs.

He's a sieve when it comes to defense as well.

When people think "big guy in the paint" they don't think of Stoudemire at all.

I know I don't. He just doesn't come across as that strong or powerful up the middle, he does better on a curl or pick as he's got good speed.