Scoring out, defense in: Phoenix trades Strawberry to Houston for Singletary
not sure what to think for this move. I like both players, not sure who fits in better though, I'm thinking D.J. would have been a better fit for Porter Scoring out, defense in: Phoenix trades Strawberry to Houston for Singletary
 Today, the Phoenix Suns traded D.J. Strawberry to the Houston Rockets for Sean Singletary: “Sean gives us depth at the point guard spot,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr. “We like his instincts and his ability to run a team. He also puts a lot of pressure on the ball defensively. We thank D.J. for his contributions and wish him well.” My Quick Take: It’s becoming obvious. Phoenix’s ‘Seven Seconds To Shoot’ system is out, replaced by GM Steve Kerr’s vision for a more defensive team. Consider the evidence. Michael Jordan’s former backcourt mate has dealt track star Shawn Marion for the slower Shaquille O’Neal, replaced coach Mike D’Antoni with blue-collar sideline boss Terry Porter, and signed tough point guard Goran Dragic. Today, Kerr swapped Strawberry’s athleticism for Singletary’s on the ball, full-court pressure. The 2008 second round pick could get minutes if Dragic isn’t ready to back-up Nash. Most importantly, this deal shows the Suns are moving away from entertaining, run-and-gun basketball. Look for a more conventional, half-court style next year. Are the Suns better by emphasizing defence? Get at us in the comment box below and come back to HoopsVibe The Blog for more NBA tidbtis. Photo courtesy of strebel.
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I agree Hmmm .... Straw is an athlete; the kind of player with length and wingspan to function as a pesky defender! Thanks for reading and commenting. report abuse
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How about a defensive lineup of Straw, Battier, Artest, Dorsey, and Yao for Houston Oly? Not bad. report abuse
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What a sad story. This is why NBA basketball sucks. Didn't the Olympics show us that people prefer to watch a more open style of play, not the drag out slug fests the NBA usually offers.Get rid of the NBA rules, unify basketball rules world wide and just play fundamental basketball. report abuse
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