@Espo @PHNX_Suns @PHNX_Sports That’s absolutely true but when you get so many fouls, that free throws really matter that’s when it starts getting noticed
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The refs aren’t why the Suns are down 2-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
They are why fans are losing faith in the league.
It’s a bigger problem than tanking and Devin Booker was 100% right to call it out.
But maybe that’s just my Southwest Bias.
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@Mishbia15 Let’s hope the owners can get together and put some pressure on the commissioner
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I am 100% behind Devin Booker here. Last night was not a good look for our league. Let me be clear, we didn’t lose because of officiating, but that doesn’t make last night any less important. If the referees are going to demand respect from the players - as they should - then the players should demand respect from the referees. When a referee is missing calls and clearly disrespecting the players, almost mocking them, they must be held accountable. Nobody who loves this game enjoyed watching that last night. They want to see the players compete at the highest level. The league needs be far more aggressive about this kind of thing. All players and all fans deserve it.
CantGuardBook@CGBBURNER
Devin Booker WENT OFF in his postgame interview about the officiating in tonight’s game vs OKC: "It's definitely something that has to be looked into. I heard Caruso tell them to call the tech and he ended up doing it. In my 11 years, I haven't called a ref out by name, but James [Williams] was terrible tonight, through and through. It's bad for the sport, bad for the integrity of the sport. People are going to start viewing this as the WWE if they're not held responsible." "I know I haven't won a championship in this league but I have been in it for 11 years now, so to get to this point to be treated like that, for me to even be saying something out loud... It's bad. "It's my first time in 11 years but it's needed. Whatever, I get fined for it, everybody can pull the clips and see where the frustration comes from."
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@Jumpshot8 I respect you, It the statement ‘you gotta do what you gotta do to win’. I hate to think that is what we’re teaching our young kids today.
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😂. Watch Chet grab his face and his face was never hit. He flops because he couldn’t get rebound. People getting on OKC is wrong though, You do what you do to win. This is on the officials for not recognizing it and falling for it.
Ethical Hoops🏆 (only takes Ws)@EthicalHoopz
Something has to be done about this organization
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"Officials have to explain themselves. It's getting ridiculous."
Dillon Brooks expresses his frustration with the officiating in Game 2 vs. Thunder.
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WOW. Never heard Devin Booker call out the refs like this..
"I'm surpsied this is happening on national TV during playoff games. It feels disrespectful. This is my first time in 11-years (calling out the refs).. It's needed."
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Pas mal de rumeurs sur Giannis au Suns c'est dernier temps 🧐
Je vous le dis tout de suite j'y crois pas une seule seconde 😅
ThePhoenixSuns.Com (Not The NBA Team)@ThePhoenixSuns2
#NBA Rumors: "Many around the league feel #Giannis prefers Miami but Phoenix [#Suns], LA, Boston & New York might be more likely to stomach that extension." -Anonymous
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@Nathan_Kala @FlexFromJersey The suns went all season with never having a healthy group at one time there were four starters out. I don’t know that we can make that determination and we definitely don’t need another KD.
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@JBafaloukos @FlexFromJersey Suns are not doing fine with what they have. They have a good base to build on. But building on means adding great pieces that work and fit the culture.
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Giannis absolutely wants to be in Phoenix and is a preferred destination. That's because of Mat Ishbia,Devin Booker, and what they're building! That said, I don't believe the Suns will blow things on an all-in move. Would have to make sense! They love the situation they are in 💪
FLEX From Jersey@FlexFromJersey
Exactly! Criticism from a game is okay, but this is getting out of hand, and it's not right! Ask Giannis and multiple NBA superstars if Booker is a franchise guy! The guy has made Phoenix a prime destination, and people are questioning HIM? C'mon man, again, loyalty matters! 💯🤝
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@AndrewLeezus I agree I feel like this is it they’re either gonna play or not the season’s either gonna be done or they’re going to move on all this strain and sprain is crazy. Never heard of it so much on a team.
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Starting to think soreness might be an understatement
PHNX Suns@PHNX_Suns
Mark Williams (left foot soreness) is OUT for Game 1 against the Thunder.
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@AZSports @KellanOlson We be OKC twice and lost twice. I think we have a chance giving them all positive vibes.
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"I think this is gonna be a triumphant sweep for OKC ... but we'll see what the Suns have in store for us. Guess who was the idiot who said they were gonna win 30 games? This guy. So, if I say they're gonna get swept, maybe that won't happen."
@KellanOlson breaks down the Suns' win over the Warriors and their momentum heading into the first round NBA playoff matchup with the Thunder.
Courtside with Kellan is presented by Southwest Gas.
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@OwnedBySuns You know he’s not that great either and he’s getting older. I would definitely not trade Book for him. He’s another Kevin Durant and we have to deal with all the drama.
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I am so serious when I say I would trade anyone for him. I truly mean ANYONE can go for Giannis. Khaman, Rasheer, Jalen, Dillon, Ryan, Oso, Grayson, Royce, Collin. Literally anyone but Book I would happily trade for Giannis.
Cactus Jacc 🌵☄️🐍@Cactus_Jacc
Some will like it some will hate it…talk soon
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Play-in should be 8 vs 9 seed for the last spot of the playoffs & that’s it
7 seed should be safe for playoffs & 10 seed has no business making the playoffs
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Moves in the offseason that fix the Phoenix Suns:
• Fire Jordan Ott, bring in a coach like Taylor Jenkins.
• Prioritize Size over Small-Ball.
• Navigate the Cap Crunch.
• Rebrand to Suns 90's Jerseys.
• Embrace a Run and Gun Identity.
Rotation makes the Suns a juggernaut:
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Still trying to cope with the fact that the Suns didn’t spend a SINGLE SECOND as the 8 seed for an entire 82 game season but ended up losing the 7 spot cuz Adam silver decided it’d be cool to decide an entire season on a single 48 min game
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@ErikRuby @PHNX_Suns Agreed honestly this negativity is just so frustrating
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If I see one more person beg for the Suns to fire the rookie head coach who led them to a 15 games above their over/under despite nonstop injuries...
Disagreeing on some decisions Ott has made is one thing, but wanting the franchise to move on is absurd to the highest degree.
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@PHNX_Suns @PlayersTribune @PHNX_Sports I am so bummed I’m not able to attend tonight. I am in Austin for business, but I will be watching and rooting for my Phoenix Suns and giving them all the positive vibes. I wish I was in the arena yelling and screaming.
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Dillon Brooks wasn’t buying into everyone else’s plan for the Phoenix Suns 🗣️
(Via @PlayersTribune)
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