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The FLN has done it again. For those of you tucked away in a Nepalese opium den for the last week experimenting with psychedelics and viciously assaulting concubines, you may have missed the latest blockbuster, eh, somewhat blockbuster, no blockbuster, what am I thinking this is big, deal between Phoenix and Miami. The Diesel is now a Pa Hoe Nix Sun and The Matrix and Marcus “Hot Jelly” Banks are knotting their shirts at the chest in the Fruit Topping capital of the East, Miami.
Checking out the FLN and more specifically, the “Daily Dime”, the avid sports enthusiast finds a barrage of “analysis” with the aforementioned swing the focal point. First off, what is the Daily Dime? It’s a solid name for pro B-ball talk, but far too hip for the likes of Marc Stein, John Hollinger, and company. Stein is a fat weasel (if there are fat weasels) who seems to add and shed pounds at an alarming rate. Every time I see this character he’s either puffed to a grotesque state or fat but kinda normal. He must have a nickel a day coke habit. It's the only explanation…
If Marc Jackson comes out and rips this trade, or Greg Anthony, hell even Jon “Sweet Pee” Berry, I’d take notice and try and learn something. But come on, Marc Stein? John Hollinger? Get real. I enjoy their columns, but at the very least give this trade a couple games to marinate. I’m sick and tired of the over-analysis.
Don’t fall back on your PER (player evaluating ranking) John Hollinger. Go play world of warcraft with Jeff Sagarin you hacker geek. Trust your eyes, your senses and basketball IQ. You’re a smart guy John. Why fall back on some makeshift formula?
Yes. Of course there were trade possibilities out there… R-Jeff? Probably. Vinny Chase Carter. Sure. AK-47. (Exhale) Yeah. And so on and so on. But what is the point in trading just to trade. In other words, why shake up a lineup for Jeff, Vin, Fo 7 when they, for the most part, are Marion-esque. From my chair the idea of trading for Shaq is to what? Win a championship in one of the next three years? Yes, I think that might be it. Why not take Shaq at his word? The guy is a total class act and a straight shooter. Sure he talks, but what he says is usually right on point.
In Neon Bodeaux’s interview with the unfortunate looking Shelly Smith…
“I’ll be ready to play all out and be focused”
“I won’t let you down.” (Deez’s discussion with new teammates.)
“I don’t need you guys to adjust to me. I’ll adjust to you.” (Aristotle to D’Antoni)
“I’m going to make him (Amare) better.”
He’s banged up, sure. But ole boy is a pro. He will do what he can. Seems like a guy who IS focused and only wants to be a cog in the machine. And I agree he’s going to make STAT better. Amare is a madman. How can’t this help. At the very least, can’t STAT learn from one of the most dominating players in modern NBA history? Diesel said, “They are good with or without me.” No doubt. A Matrix-less Sons squad played one of the games of the year against a highly underrated NO Hornets (2nd best record in the West nigga!).
“This decision was made largely because Phoenix decided that it could no longer wait to change a locker-room dynamic that Nash has openly questioned at times, especially when a morale-booster like Shaq suddenly became available.”
Yes. Great point Steiner. This is more than a move for on-court purposes. It eliminates a distraction. No one knows what’s happening in that clubhouse. No one should know except the Sons and their personnel. But it seems logical Matrix and the Sons needed a change. Shake things up every now and then. I respect Kerr and Co. for eli manning up and trying something. The goal for this team isn’t the playoffs anymore. Its championships and it wasn’t happening without more help inside. This move may look terrible for up to 2-3 years, but if PHX ends this decade with a championship and Shaq is around making plays, isn’t it a success. We can only wait and see. I’ve got to be careful here… I don’t want to become what I hate. A papoose critiquing this trade before a game has been played with Steel in the lineup. I understand what the FLN is trying to do here, but the negativity without evidence is unnecessary on Feb. 8 2008.
To end this never-ending rant I'll quote the Frenchy Canadian.
"I think, deep down, there's probably [Suns players] who have doubts. All of us are trying to figure this out together. … [But] I just think that [O'Neal is] a winner. I think he's got a lot of pride and I think he likes to show people what he can [still] do."
Yes. Steve Nash. Yes! That’s all that needs to be said. We all have doubts. Let’s just give it time and see how it develops before we shoot it down… That’s all Nash and I are saying. Took about 900 words to get here, but this is a good place to stop. Enjoy Kazaam! and the Sons. I will.
Ok. I’m not stopping… One more point, I can’t help it.
Stein was rolling… great article. Then he comes to this.
5. The Suns will nonetheless miss Marion more than they think.
"I was barely able to take in a dribble Wednesday night because of all the Shaq-related hoopla, but it didn't escape my attention that the Suns tied an unwanted club record with only one steal in their epic 132-130 loss to New Orleans in double overtime.
That's one steal in 58 minutes.
Maybe Marion was indeed a handful in the locker room because of his persistent belief that he was underappreciated and underpublicized. Maybe rooting out his unhappiness and the unneeded tension it created will be addition by subtraction for the Suns, even if it takes Shaq some time to make an on-court impact.
Yet what you can't deny is that Marion was the only Sun who could guard all five positions … and that the Suns don't appear to have a perimeter defender who can comfortably replace him alongside Raja Bell … and that Phoenix seemingly had some pretty decent chemistry where it matters most. On the floor. "
Big shock Stein, you heeb. Matrix can guard anyone and everyone. He racks up the back half of the stat line. This is somehow news? Thanks for stating the obvious. Like Kerr and D’Antoni didn’t know this. I have to come back to my original motive for this post… IT’S ONE EFFING GAME!!!! Marc Stein you are the pits. Lets look at the season stats…
Steals Per Game
Barbosa 1.1
G. Hill 0.9
STAT 0.9
R. Bell 0.8
Nash 0.8
Diaw 0.6
This adds up to 5.1 steals a game for your rotation of 6. What does this mean? Well… Wednesday’s game was an aberration. A fluke. The one steal against the Hoe-nets has zero to do with Marion and probably more to do with the opponent. They take care of the ball. N.O. is third in the league in TO per game as a team. Only the Piss-tons and Rapt-whores T it O less. Suck my balls Stein. Do your homework.
Kisses.
The FLN has done it again. For those of you tucked away in a Nepalese opium den for the last week experimenting with psychedelics and viciously assaulting concubines, you may have missed the latest blockbuster, eh, somewhat blockbuster, no blockbuster, what am I thinking this is big, deal between Phoenix and Miami. The Diesel is now a Pa Hoe Nix Sun and The Matrix and Marcus “Hot Jelly” Banks are knotting their shirts at the chest in the Fruit Topping capital of the East, Miami.Checking out the FLN and more specifically, the “Daily Dime”, the avid sports enthusiast finds a barrage of “analysis” with the aforementioned swing the focal point. First off, what is the Daily Dime? It’s a solid name for pro B-ball talk, but far too hip for the likes of Marc Stein, John Hollinger, and company. Stein is a fat weasel (if there are fat weasels) who seems to add and shed pounds at an alarming rate. Every time I see this character he’s either puffed to a grotesque state or fat but kinda normal. He must have a nickel a day coke habit. It's the only explanation…
If Marc Jackson comes out and rips this trade, or Greg Anthony, hell even Jon “Sweet Pee” Berry, I’d take notice and try and learn something. But come on, Marc Stein? John Hollinger? Get real. I enjoy their columns, but at the very least give this trade a couple games to marinate. I’m sick and tired of the over-analysis.
Don’t fall back on your PER (player evaluating ranking) John Hollinger. Go play world of warcraft with Jeff Sagarin you hacker geek. Trust your eyes, your senses and basketball IQ. You’re a smart guy John. Why fall back on some makeshift formula?
Yes. Of course there were trade possibilities out there… R-Jeff? Probably. Vinny Chase Carter. Sure. AK-47. (Exhale) Yeah. And so on and so on. But what is the point in trading just to trade. In other words, why shake up a lineup for Jeff, Vin, Fo 7 when they, for the most part, are Marion-esque. From my chair the idea of trading for Shaq is to what? Win a championship in one of the next three years? Yes, I think that might be it. Why not take Shaq at his word? The guy is a total class act and a straight shooter. Sure he talks, but what he says is usually right on point.
In Neon Bodeaux’s interview with the unfortunate looking Shelly Smith…
“I’ll be ready to play all out and be focused”
“I won’t let you down.” (Deez’s discussion with new teammates.)
“I don’t need you guys to adjust to me. I’ll adjust to you.” (Aristotle to D’Antoni)
“I’m going to make him (Amare) better.”
He’s banged up, sure. But ole boy is a pro. He will do what he can. Seems like a guy who IS focused and only wants to be a cog in the machine. And I agree he’s going to make STAT better. Amare is a madman. How can’t this help. At the very least, can’t STAT learn from one of the most dominating players in modern NBA history? Diesel said, “They are good with or without me.” No doubt. A Matrix-less Sons squad played one of the games of the year against a highly underrated NO Hornets (2nd best record in the West nigga!).
“This decision was made largely because Phoenix decided that it could no longer wait to change a locker-room dynamic that Nash has openly questioned at times, especially when a morale-booster like Shaq suddenly became available.”
Yes. Great point Steiner. This is more than a move for on-court purposes. It eliminates a distraction. No one knows what’s happening in that clubhouse. No one should know except the Sons and their personnel. But it seems logical Matrix and the Sons needed a change. Shake things up every now and then. I respect Kerr and Co. for eli manning up and trying something. The goal for this team isn’t the playoffs anymore. Its championships and it wasn’t happening without more help inside. This move may look terrible for up to 2-3 years, but if PHX ends this decade with a championship and Shaq is around making plays, isn’t it a success. We can only wait and see. I’ve got to be careful here… I don’t want to become what I hate. A papoose critiquing this trade before a game has been played with Steel in the lineup. I understand what the FLN is trying to do here, but the negativity without evidence is unnecessary on Feb. 8 2008.
To end this never-ending rant I'll quote the Frenchy Canadian.
"I think, deep down, there's probably [Suns players] who have doubts. All of us are trying to figure this out together. … [But] I just think that [O'Neal is] a winner. I think he's got a lot of pride and I think he likes to show people what he can [still] do."
Yes. Steve Nash. Yes! That’s all that needs to be said. We all have doubts. Let’s just give it time and see how it develops before we shoot it down… That’s all Nash and I are saying. Took about 900 words to get here, but this is a good place to stop. Enjoy Kazaam! and the Sons. I will.
Ok. I’m not stopping… One more point, I can’t help it.
Stein was rolling… great article. Then he comes to this.
5. The Suns will nonetheless miss Marion more than they think.
"I was barely able to take in a dribble Wednesday night because of all the Shaq-related hoopla, but it didn't escape my attention that the Suns tied an unwanted club record with only one steal in their epic 132-130 loss to New Orleans in double overtime.
That's one steal in 58 minutes.
Maybe Marion was indeed a handful in the locker room because of his persistent belief that he was underappreciated and underpublicized. Maybe rooting out his unhappiness and the unneeded tension it created will be addition by subtraction for the Suns, even if it takes Shaq some time to make an on-court impact.
Yet what you can't deny is that Marion was the only Sun who could guard all five positions … and that the Suns don't appear to have a perimeter defender who can comfortably replace him alongside Raja Bell … and that Phoenix seemingly had some pretty decent chemistry where it matters most. On the floor. "
Big shock Stein, you heeb. Matrix can guard anyone and everyone. He racks up the back half of the stat line. This is somehow news? Thanks for stating the obvious. Like Kerr and D’Antoni didn’t know this. I have to come back to my original motive for this post… IT’S ONE EFFING GAME!!!! Marc Stein you are the pits. Lets look at the season stats…
Steals Per Game
Barbosa 1.1
G. Hill 0.9
STAT 0.9
R. Bell 0.8
Nash 0.8
Diaw 0.6
This adds up to 5.1 steals a game for your rotation of 6. What does this mean? Well… Wednesday’s game was an aberration. A fluke. The one steal against the Hoe-nets has zero to do with Marion and probably more to do with the opponent. They take care of the ball. N.O. is third in the league in TO per game as a team. Only the Piss-tons and Rapt-whores T it O less. Suck my balls Stein. Do your homework.
Kisses.
Love the Deez... and black people in general. They have the most fun.
