Report: Suns Acquire Jason Richardson
by Jeremy on Dec 10, 2008 5:15 PM MST
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There is a report that the Suns have acquired Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley in exchange for Boris Diaw and Raja Bell.
I have no idea how this makes sense for the Bobcats. I guess it may save them some money three years from now, but I do not think you can say it makes them a better team. Maybe they get two contributors for the price of one, but they lose Dudley a decent young player to do so. This move has the impatience of Larry Brown written all over it.
However, for Phoenix, I like the deal. The deal was clearly made with offense in mind and I think it makes Phoenix a more dangerous team. Like Bell Richardson is a deadly three point shooter, but he can do so much more offensively. Defensively Richardson may be a slight downgrade from Bell, but he works hard and will prevent the Suns from experiencing a significant drop off on that side of the ball.
Phoenix may be a more talented team after this deal I also wonder if the trade was made for chemistry reasons. Richardson should be a good soldier simply for being rescued from such a hopeless situation.
After his one tremendous season Diaw was nothing more than a bloated contract for the Suns. I honestly think Dudley can replace much of what Diaw did for the Suns right now.
What do you guys think? Does this make Phoenix more of a threat to the Nuggets or less of one?
Phoenix Stan over at Bright Side of the Sun is not enthused.
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Meh
I am not a fan of this deal for Phoenix. It just seems like Kerr is panicking at this point.
The artist formerly known as Nuggets4.
by JLucas4092 on Dec 10, 2008 7:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious?
I think Phoenix just became about 20 points harder to beat.
by joshhopp on Dec 11, 2008 11:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm in the minority
but I’m just not thinking this is a great deal for the Suns. I could be totally wrong, lord knows it wouldn’t be the first time. Hollinger thought it was a great deal for Phoenix. Numerous others agree. I just am not a fan of Richardson. He’s not going to get his 20 points on that team, and they’re weaker defensively. Plus, Richardson doesn’t really fit in the run & gun style — his worst year came with the Warriors under Nelson.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think it was a good deal for Charlotte either, I just don’t think it helps the Suns.
The artist formerly known as Nuggets4.
by JLucas4092 on Dec 12, 2008 1:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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