Okay....I'm not saying the Suns are the best team in the league.  What I'm saying is that right now, the Suns are playing the best basketball in the league.  They're outscoring everyone, blowing teams away with their up-tempo basketball, a plethora of three's, and their ageless field general Steve Nash who is making some incredible passes and getting everyone involved in the game.   He is putting on a clinic out there.  And I like how Dragic is playing as well, because it allows Nash to get his rest minutes in.  This will be big for us down the stretch.

What I'm really impressed with is the chemistry this team has.  It's a thing of beauty to watch!  It's amazing how one team can look so different from one season to the next.  They are exciting to watch and look like they're having fun playing.  And, I agree with Coach Gentry's assessment.  Amar'e's game is going to get better as he gets in better basketball shape.  He's already looking pretty darn good.  And, the team will continue to learn to play great together.  It looks like J-Rich is looking to fill his role as the second leading scorer on the team.  But hey, he might end up the first.  The really nice thing about this team is that on any given night, there's about five or six guys that can score over twenty points.  As a matter of fact, we've had at least two players with more than twenty points a game already several times this season. 

But what I really think is the reason why we're winning and playing so well together is that the entire team, including the bench, is playing hard and making contributions.  The whole team has bought into the idea of playing hard and hustling to make shots and rebound the ball.  And that translates into wins.  We can outscore anyone in the league, but now we're also at least hanging in there defensively and scrapping for the ball.  This is something new for this team. One final point, Barbosa is obviously not 100%, and Lopez hasn't been able to play with his foot injury.  Just imagine how much better our bench will be if and when we get these two guys back healthy!  Right now, it look's like the sky's the limit for this team.

Has anyone noticed the Suns only have 13 guys on their roster....at least according to their yahoo NBA team page.   I did some checking and a lot of the other playoff teams have a couple of guys more on their roster, anywhere from 15 to 17 from the few teams I checked.  I was wondering how we feel about that....should we try to pick up at least another player to come off the bench?  Possibly a center?  There's definately some talent on the team, but do we have enough depth to go through a long season and deal with injuries and rest times?  To the experts, any comments.....?

Just wondering if anyones heard whether the team's thinking about resigning him at all.  He has purchased a home in Phoenix, and as far as I know there hasn't been much talk or interest about him.  I'm hoping we resign him, even though we already have Hill.  I think Barnes would be great off the bench, giving us some stability and experienced play.  Plus, he can shoot the 3-ball from time to time.  Depth is a good thing to have, especially late in the season and in playoff time.

Folks...I've been reading all the blogs from the past few weeks and must chime in and express my own POV.  I definately don't agree with the stupid idea of scrapping the team and starting over.  I feel we can be competitive and even have a run as long as we do a few necessary things, such as:

I think keeping Nash, Hill and Amar'e is a must.  How else can we be competitive?  Now if we want to win and have a shot to advance in the plays, I say let's go out and get Chandler...if his toe can hold up.  I mean, if he can play effectively, imagine the possibilities with Nash creating plays and leading the team.  Forget about it....it would be exciting basketball....and competitive.  Also, I believe we have some of the other pieces already in place.  We should definately keep Barbosa...and I'd like to see us keep Richardson and Barnes.  Richardson can play well in this up-tempo offense and is a legitamate scoring threat.  Not to mention he can shoot the 3-pointer.  And, let's not forget he was once the slam-dunk champion of the league.  What I'm saying is that he can put up points when his game is on.  When it's not, well we have Amar'e, Hill, Nash and hopefully Chandler.  I mean, I think this would be a very competitive and potent starting five. 

Now the bench with the young guys is pretty good to.  Dragic and Lopez showed signs of improvement towards the end of last season.  Lopez can play defense, rebound the ball and can pick and roll to the basket.  If we get Chandler, that can only help Lopez's game.  Dragic reportedly has been hitting the weightroom and is stronger now going into his second season.  He also showed signs at the end of last season of perhaps being a Nash protege. Dragic and Lopez should be better this season.   We also have Tucker and Dudley who I believe can both help coming off the bench.  They just need some playing time.  I'm excited to see what rookies Clark and Griffin can do.  Especially Clark.   I think he will be good at PF giving Amar'e some rest and also developing his game.  If we keep Barnes, which I hope we do, he'll give our young second squad some veteran leadership.  He too can shoot the 3-ball and can play some defense as well.  And, let's not forget the Brazilian Blurr.  Barbosa can put up twenty points off the bench just as fast as anyone in the league.  I mean he's up there with J.R. Smith and Jason Terry.  Oh, and I forgot Amundson.  That guys a warrior.  He'll play well and be valuable for us off the bench as well.  He has shown he can rebound and score off of rebounds as well. 

Okay, so our second unit can be competetive and exciting as well.  To me, it's simple....keep all the guys I mentioned above....get rid of what's left over, and get Chandler...or another center(possibley Camby) with similar game.  I mean guys, if we do all these things....we can be competitve, make a run, and be exciting.  This team I mention above is built for speed and scoring.  We should definately be the number one scoring team in the league.  I mean,  we were last season with Amar'e out at the end and the whole bad start with trying to change styles.  I mean, we are who we are.  Forget defense.  If we're outscoring everyone, who care's about defense?  The defination of winning is the team that has the most points at the end of the game....DAH.  Let's go and kick some.....We can do it!!!!!  Hopefully the team's owner and management will feel the same way.  That's it from me...hope someone agrees with my humble opinions.  I'm looking forward to reading any feedback.....Keep it coming Sun's fans!