“We tried to take shortcuts on defense. We didn’t do a lot of talking to each other and that leads to problems”
Jerry Brown , Tribune Like a pitcher experiencing dead-arm in spring training, several Suns appeared to hit the preseason conditioning wall Saturday night. via East Valley Tribune
Last night was the first pre-season game for the Phoenix Suns, and to celebrate we wanted to delve deep into our AZ Sports Hub Radio Phoenix Suns Pre-Season Preview. via BleacherReport
“I remember what it was like just getting comfortable when you’re a rookie, so I thought I’d help him out”
He doesn’t mind running, especially when he’s watching. When John Salmons flips the channels on the television, the remote clicking stops when Phoenix is on. via Sacramento Bee Newspaper
“First there is Grant the person and the professional. Then you add another guy who can slash, create off the dribble and make plays to set up other people. To add a player like that to this group as a free agent was a major acquisition.”
Jerry Brown , Tribune Many sides of Raja Bell have been on display in his first two years with the Suns. via East Valley Tribune
“I want to make sure the starters get a good run in and a good sweat up. We don’t want to waste the opportunity. But I won’t play Steve Nash 40 minutes, I swear I won’t”
Jerry Brown , Tribune A week after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, Amare Stoudemire was jogging on a weightless treadmill Monday - holding up 50 percent of his body weight - and it appears he … via East Valley Tribune
“I’ve worked to get to this point. I feel like I have some unique qualities with things I’ve done as a player and coach, but I also know there’s a lot to learn, and I couldn’t be with a better staff.”
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Oct. 8, 2007 03:36 PM Brian Skinner enrolled in Suns 101 last week. via Arizona Republic
“Come out and explore the farm. Get in the fall spirit.”
Barbara Yost The Arizona Republic Oct. 4, 2007 11:38 AM When Carrie Schnepf got out her barbecue grill 11 years ago and told some people she was having a chili party, 6,000 guests and a bluegrass band showed … via Arizona Republic
“High energy, high enthusiasm. He’s having fun. Shawn’s a pro. He puts business behind him and just plays. That’s what I admire about what he’s done this week. We need him.”
When Suns Coach Mike D’Antoni is drawing a play and Shawn Marion rushes up to put his arms around teammates Leandro Barbosa and Grant Hill , he does not fit the role that was cast for him last week. via Arizona Republic
“He believes in playing hard in games and getting done what we need to get done. The guys told him, ‘Wait until we get back to Phoenix and we practice hard as hell for a hour and 15 minutes and that’s it.’ He said, ‘Wow!’ “
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Oct. 4, 2007 12:00 AM TUCSON - When Mike D’Antoni , the Suns coach, designs a training camp structure, he has what D’Antoni, the player, would like in mind. via Arizona Republic
“That’s where we’ll get the most out of this camp.”
At the midpoint of Suns training camp, any observer would have a hard time seeing a lowlight. via Arizona Republic
“It is not dead in that he still wants what he wants, and that’s fine”
Suns center Amare Stoudemire was in such good spirits after his successful right knee surgery Tuesday that he used a Phoenix bird mythology reference to predict his return from the arthroscopic procedure that … via Arizona Republic
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“If it’s working down there, it tends to have a soothing effect on the starters and what happens team-wide. That’s why I value the bench guys.”
It may seem strange, what with All-Star forward Shawn Marion’s public trade request dominating the landscape during the first week. via Scottsdale Tribune
“I think he was thinking about Detroit when he said that”
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Oct. 4, 2007 12:00 AM TUCSON - When the Pistons were recruiting Grant Hill to return to Detroit in June, Pistons president and former teammate Joe Dumars told Hill that it was … via Arizona Republic
“We’re going to be fine; the players all like one another”
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns are holding training camp at McKale Center through Sunday. via Arizona Daily Star
