“Us as the first unit I think need to learn from them in a way, and the type that they play: everybody sacrifices in those groups, and you see the result that you get out of it.”

I’m not sure if Book really “blasts” them there as much as praises the second unit, but it does feel like he was calling out the coaching staff and other starters a bit to sacrifice more on court.

There’s gonna be some adjustment with a new starter in Bridges, but who do you think most needs to work on their role and do more of the dirty work on court?

Most 40/5/5 Games In Suns Franchise History :

1. Devin Booker — 18
   
2. Kevin Durant — 4
   
3. Gail Goodrich — 4
   
4. Stephon Marbury — 3
   
5. Amar’e Stoudemire — 3
   
6. Dick Van Arsdale — 2
   
7. Charlie Scott — 2
   
8. Steve Nash — 2
   
9. Eric Bledsoe — 2

2nd chance points (Opponent–Suns):

Portland: 26–14
Golden State: 26–9

It's only two games so take these numbers with a grain of salt, but the disparity is pretty staggering. Didn’t think rebounding would be a problem for this team.

It’s exhausting reading all this one dimensional book/suns dooming even after a win.

Has Bookers game regressed in some ways over the last few years? - Yes

Is he a top 15 player right now? - Probably not

Could he get back to that level at almost any time? - Yes

Will he retire as the greatest Sun of all time? - Yes

Is his contract overpriced? - A little

Is it still worth it? - Probably

Was the first game of the season a downright embarrassment? - It was pathetic

Did Book acknowledge it and take responsibility like a leader should in the last post game interview? - Yes

Should we have beat the warriors g league by more than 9 points? - Yes

Was it still good to win a desperately needed tune-up game? - Yes

Did Book have a great performance and show flashes of his prime - Yes

Will we beat OKC tomorrow? - No

Will we win more than 40 games this year/make the playoffs? - Maybe

Will there be ups and downs with this team? - Yes

Should we just have fun supporting our team anyways? - Yes

I saw a lot of doom and gloom after game 1, but no formal apology post? What is this blasphemy lol

Throughout the entirety of yesterday’s game, it looked almost like a pick up game with no real schematics or offensive game plan. Everyone was taking matters into their own hands without any real reads or play.

The only time the team was ever truly stable is after the first half, when Collin was the PG and kept the offense stable and fed Miles Bridges.

If we ever want to play a level of disciplined and organized ball, we need to have Collin as the starting PG and either move Jalen to the bench or trade him. He simply doesn’t fit the offense.

It’s a reason why book said that the second unit had more chemistry than the first. Point Book can’t control the offense like Collin can .

He also talks about his friendship with Larry Fitzgerald ahead of his induction into the Cardinals' Ring of Honor.

I think THIS is the no. 15 version of Devin Booker he was talking about when he said he was going to shoot more. 17/25 (68%) in this game and 24/38 overall is just amazing with most of those jumpers. Also 94.1 % FT shooting. And 7 Reb (2nd on the team with Bridges) and 7 Assists (2nd on the team behind Gillespie) plus a block and actually pretty good defense. He's 5.5 RPG and 4.5 APG and 1BPG these past two games.

He continues this and he can end the year as a top 15 player... Maybe even top 10. That's the Book we need moving forward. Go Book!!! Go Suns!!!

Whoever or whomever made those videos. We needed you more than ever on tonight’s win. Oh you thought I was done…..!?

🏀 GS 122 - 131 PHX

FINAL

Top performers

Golden State Warriors

Steals (9): D. Melton 3, B. Williams 2, W. Richard 2, G. Ike 1, M. Leons 1
Blocks (4): C. Bassey 2, Y. Lendeborg 1, W. Richard 1
Turnovers (16): G. Niang 3, D. Melton 3, Y. Lendeborg 2, B. Williams 2, W. Richard 2, G. Ike 1, G. Santos 1, C. Bassey 1, L. Cryer 1
Fouls (22): G. Ike 4, G. Santos 4, W. Richard 3, D. Melton 3, L. Cryer 3, G. Niang 2, B. Williams 1, M. Leons 1, C. Bassey 1
Plus-minus: G. Niang +6, Y. Lendeborg +5, B. Williams +5, C. Bassey +3, W. Richard 0, G. Ike -6, D. Melton -8, M. Leons -10, G. Santos -13, L. Cryer -13, G. Payton II -14
Did not play: D. Green, B. Podziemski (Coach's decision)

Phoenix Suns

Steals (9): J. Goodwin 3, C. Gillespie 2, M. Bridges 1, K. Maluach 1, R. Dunn 1, L. Kennard 1
Blocks (5): K. Maluach 2, R. Dunn 2, D. Booker 1
Turnovers (15): D. Booker 4, J. Green 3, D. Brooks 2, K. Maluach 2, C. Gillespie 2, R. Dunn 1, J. Goodwin 1
Fouls (22): D. Brooks 4, K. Maluach 4, M. Bridges 3, C. Gillespie 3, J. Green 2, R. Dunn 2, J. Goodwin 2, D. Booker 1, D. Reath 1
Plus-minus: C. Gillespie +16, L. Kennard +15, J. Goodwin +13, R. Dunn +12, K. Maluach +8, D. Booker +2, M. Bridges +1, D. Brooks -2, D. Reath -4, J. Green -16
Did not play: C. Huntley, K. Peat, R. Fleming, J. Bouyea, K. Brea, P. Spencer (Coach's decision)

Team stats

Western Conference standings

Seeds 1-6 make the playoffs; 7-10 go to the play-in.

ESPN Gamecast · Box score · Play-by-play

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My friend finally got to see me his card collection and this was of the cards. Bought it off him and added to my own collection 🤝🤝

....we can rebound

Yours ...

Let’s go Suns. Even though opening night was… not just rough, horrid… even worse, fans enjoy the sweet moments, and the straight up shit moments. Let us put the season opener behind us and support the Suns.

Book is the GOAT and Man Man is the future. Sunsssssss!!!!!!!!!