Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁
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I dove into some details of where the Suns went wrong in process this season
"Where the Suns Went Wrong in 2024-25, Vol. 1" looks specifically at their three-point shooting + assists, and how/why inconsistency persisted
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtKj...
"Where the Suns Went Wrong in 2024-25, Vol. 1" looks specifically at their three-point shooting + assists, and how/why inconsistency persisted
Tap in! ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtKj...
May 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I dove into some details of where the Suns went wrong in process this season
"Where the Suns Went Wrong in 2024-25, Vol. 1" looks specifically at their three-point shooting + assists, and how/why inconsistency persisted
Tap in! ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtKj...
"Where the Suns Went Wrong in 2024-25, Vol. 1" looks specifically at their three-point shooting + assists, and how/why inconsistency persisted
Tap in! ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtKj...
I asked Mike Budenholzer about if their formula for success shifts when they're without some of their top-level talents, or if it remains mostly the same
"The philosophical approach, a lot of it stays the same. Guys just gotta go play basketball & make good plays on both ends."
"The philosophical approach, a lot of it stays the same. Guys just gotta go play basketball & make good plays on both ends."
April 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I asked Mike Budenholzer about if their formula for success shifts when they're without some of their top-level talents, or if it remains mostly the same
"The philosophical approach, a lot of it stays the same. Guys just gotta go play basketball & make good plays on both ends."
"The philosophical approach, a lot of it stays the same. Guys just gotta go play basketball & make good plays on both ends."
I asked Devin Booker about the delicate balance of wearing the scorer & playmaker hats, & where he feels he is in that:
"Sometimes I watch a game back & feel like I could've been more aggressive, sometimes I feel like I took bad shots & had people open — it's all a feel"
"Sometimes I watch a game back & feel like I could've been more aggressive, sometimes I feel like I took bad shots & had people open — it's all a feel"
April 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I asked Devin Booker about the delicate balance of wearing the scorer & playmaker hats, & where he feels he is in that:
"Sometimes I watch a game back & feel like I could've been more aggressive, sometimes I feel like I took bad shots & had people open — it's all a feel"
"Sometimes I watch a game back & feel like I could've been more aggressive, sometimes I feel like I took bad shots & had people open — it's all a feel"
🚨 New Words 🚨
The Suns have "flipped a switch" defensively in the past week
Remove opponents & assess their (new) sustained execution + what looks different in it, & you see opportunity
I dove into their switching, the Rookie Renaissance + more
Read: gophnx.com/suns-switchi...
The Suns have "flipped a switch" defensively in the past week
Remove opponents & assess their (new) sustained execution + what looks different in it, & you see opportunity
I dove into their switching, the Rookie Renaissance + more
Read: gophnx.com/suns-switchi...
March 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🚨 New Words 🚨
The Suns have "flipped a switch" defensively in the past week
Remove opponents & assess their (new) sustained execution + what looks different in it, & you see opportunity
I dove into their switching, the Rookie Renaissance + more
Read: gophnx.com/suns-switchi...
The Suns have "flipped a switch" defensively in the past week
Remove opponents & assess their (new) sustained execution + what looks different in it, & you see opportunity
I dove into their switching, the Rookie Renaissance + more
Read: gophnx.com/suns-switchi...
Ryan Dunn's at 43% on 14 attempts since returning to the main rotation
The point of growth continues to be the confidence on the catch for him — seldomly do you see him in the catch & hold scenarios, he's made the quick decisions (shoot/pass/drive) a habit & that's a major positive
The point of growth continues to be the confidence on the catch for him — seldomly do you see him in the catch & hold scenarios, he's made the quick decisions (shoot/pass/drive) a habit & that's a major positive
March 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ryan Dunn's at 43% on 14 attempts since returning to the main rotation
The point of growth continues to be the confidence on the catch for him — seldomly do you see him in the catch & hold scenarios, he's made the quick decisions (shoot/pass/drive) a habit & that's a major positive
The point of growth continues to be the confidence on the catch for him — seldomly do you see him in the catch & hold scenarios, he's made the quick decisions (shoot/pass/drive) a habit & that's a major positive
Staying ready is a simple saying, but is tough to sustain when your minutes are sporadic — being a role player is tough & I salute Collin Gillespie 🫡
Also in his moment:
• Moved tags
• Screen rejects
2 things the Suns offense, at its best, excels at
www.youtube.com/live/CGW9vsj...
Also in his moment:
• Moved tags
• Screen rejects
2 things the Suns offense, at its best, excels at
www.youtube.com/live/CGW9vsj...
March 7, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Staying ready is a simple saying, but is tough to sustain when your minutes are sporadic — being a role player is tough & I salute Collin Gillespie 🫡
Also in his moment:
• Moved tags
• Screen rejects
2 things the Suns offense, at its best, excels at
www.youtube.com/live/CGW9vsj...
Also in his moment:
• Moved tags
• Screen rejects
2 things the Suns offense, at its best, excels at
www.youtube.com/live/CGW9vsj...
Running through Clippers film &, again, I enjoy Kris Dunn
Has started the last 8 (29.3 MPG)
• 9.3p (41.7% from 3)/5.3r/4.3a/3.3s (!)
In this window:
• 107.1 Drtg with him on
• 2nd in NBA in deflections (40)
• 1st in steals (26)
Defensive playmaking POA-ers are invaluable
Has started the last 8 (29.3 MPG)
• 9.3p (41.7% from 3)/5.3r/4.3a/3.3s (!)
In this window:
• 107.1 Drtg with him on
• 2nd in NBA in deflections (40)
• 1st in steals (26)
Defensive playmaking POA-ers are invaluable
March 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Running through Clippers film &, again, I enjoy Kris Dunn
Has started the last 8 (29.3 MPG)
• 9.3p (41.7% from 3)/5.3r/4.3a/3.3s (!)
In this window:
• 107.1 Drtg with him on
• 2nd in NBA in deflections (40)
• 1st in steals (26)
Defensive playmaking POA-ers are invaluable
Has started the last 8 (29.3 MPG)
• 9.3p (41.7% from 3)/5.3r/4.3a/3.3s (!)
In this window:
• 107.1 Drtg with him on
• 2nd in NBA in deflections (40)
• 1st in steals (26)
Defensive playmaking POA-ers are invaluable
But then he goes & makes plays like these, both in meaningful moments
Doing things in help & on-ball that no one else provides in their main rotation at the point of attack
Again, Beal is fine. Not elite but certainly not a liability
Leads the Suns in deflections (2.6) & steals (1.1) per game
Doing things in help & on-ball that no one else provides in their main rotation at the point of attack
Again, Beal is fine. Not elite but certainly not a liability
Leads the Suns in deflections (2.6) & steals (1.1) per game
February 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
But then he goes & makes plays like these, both in meaningful moments
Doing things in help & on-ball that no one else provides in their main rotation at the point of attack
Again, Beal is fine. Not elite but certainly not a liability
Leads the Suns in deflections (2.6) & steals (1.1) per game
Doing things in help & on-ball that no one else provides in their main rotation at the point of attack
Again, Beal is fine. Not elite but certainly not a liability
Leads the Suns in deflections (2.6) & steals (1.1) per game
Immediate & sound lowman help from Bol, providing size in rotation
Needs to stay disciplined with it all game, but good start there with that
Needs to stay disciplined with it all game, but good start there with that
February 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Immediate & sound lowman help from Bol, providing size in rotation
Needs to stay disciplined with it all game, but good start there with that
Needs to stay disciplined with it all game, but good start there with that
Simplify the reads, manipulate the tags, generate the shots you want
Rinse & repeat
Rinse & repeat
February 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Simplify the reads, manipulate the tags, generate the shots you want
Rinse & repeat
Rinse & repeat
Flaw in process as the Suns lean into their small-small screening process — Nuggets going switch & doubles to end Q2
Booker lets O'Neale know about it after the bucket that stems from the turnover
Jones makes himself open for the spray, & you see the result
Process is there for them
Booker lets O'Neale know about it after the bucket that stems from the turnover
Jones makes himself open for the spray, & you see the result
Process is there for them
February 9, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Flaw in process as the Suns lean into their small-small screening process — Nuggets going switch & doubles to end Q2
Booker lets O'Neale know about it after the bucket that stems from the turnover
Jones makes himself open for the spray, & you see the result
Process is there for them
Booker lets O'Neale know about it after the bucket that stems from the turnover
Jones makes himself open for the spray, & you see the result
Process is there for them
Tough bucket from Booker here
Good process into it to get this switch, times up the drive as Jokic vacates to reset the 2.9
Booker's consistency playing off 2 feet below the free throw line is such a great trait of his
Good process into it to get this switch, times up the drive as Jokic vacates to reset the 2.9
Booker's consistency playing off 2 feet below the free throw line is such a great trait of his
February 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Tough bucket from Booker here
Good process into it to get this switch, times up the drive as Jokic vacates to reset the 2.9
Booker's consistency playing off 2 feet below the free throw line is such a great trait of his
Good process into it to get this switch, times up the drive as Jokic vacates to reset the 2.9
Booker's consistency playing off 2 feet below the free throw line is such a great trait of his
Good on Tyus & he's had the right mindset in this one
Booker a pass away gives him protection & space, but Tuys engages then drags Jokić out
Patience into another drive, into the finish
Booker a pass away gives him protection & space, but Tuys engages then drags Jokić out
Patience into another drive, into the finish
February 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Good on Tyus & he's had the right mindset in this one
Booker a pass away gives him protection & space, but Tuys engages then drags Jokić out
Patience into another drive, into the finish
Booker a pass away gives him protection & space, but Tuys engages then drags Jokić out
Patience into another drive, into the finish
Phoenix & the "Flare" for the dramatics
Big-time pass from O'Neale, sensational hit from Allen, but it's the screen in process from Booker
Notice how he takes *how* he's guarded & that plays into the flare advantage created
Big-time pass from O'Neale, sensational hit from Allen, but it's the screen in process from Booker
Notice how he takes *how* he's guarded & that plays into the flare advantage created
February 8, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Phoenix & the "Flare" for the dramatics
Big-time pass from O'Neale, sensational hit from Allen, but it's the screen in process from Booker
Notice how he takes *how* he's guarded & that plays into the flare advantage created
Big-time pass from O'Neale, sensational hit from Allen, but it's the screen in process from Booker
Notice how he takes *how* he's guarded & that plays into the flare advantage created
8 assists on 10 FGM in Q3
Quick action for Allen gets an initial under to keep him to the sideline. Because of how Booker's guarded this' now a 4v4 in space
Great pass from Plumlee & quick skip from Jones — the ball movements surfaced
Quick action for Allen gets an initial under to keep him to the sideline. Because of how Booker's guarded this' now a 4v4 in space
Great pass from Plumlee & quick skip from Jones — the ball movements surfaced
February 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
8 assists on 10 FGM in Q3
Quick action for Allen gets an initial under to keep him to the sideline. Because of how Booker's guarded this' now a 4v4 in space
Great pass from Plumlee & quick skip from Jones — the ball movements surfaced
Quick action for Allen gets an initial under to keep him to the sideline. Because of how Booker's guarded this' now a 4v4 in space
Great pass from Plumlee & quick skip from Jones — the ball movements surfaced
Has been an impactful multi efforts showing from Nick Richards in this one
10p/10r/4b & a ton of activity within it all
10p/10r/4b & a ton of activity within it all
February 8, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Has been an impactful multi efforts showing from Nick Richards in this one
10p/10r/4b & a ton of activity within it all
10p/10r/4b & a ton of activity within it all
Some very disciplined & active moments in drop today from Nick Richards
Watch him find the midline here then showcase the mobility to get back to the roller off the pocket pass
4 blocks for him ties a season-high
Watch him find the midline here then showcase the mobility to get back to the roller off the pocket pass
4 blocks for him ties a season-high
February 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Some very disciplined & active moments in drop today from Nick Richards
Watch him find the midline here then showcase the mobility to get back to the roller off the pocket pass
4 blocks for him ties a season-high
Watch him find the midline here then showcase the mobility to get back to the roller off the pocket pass
4 blocks for him ties a season-high
Pistol 5 for the first time with anybody not named Beal
Gets Jones downhill early, eventually sees him iced in the corner
Really good 45-cut from Dunn, these are the things he bring & they'll need with the switching volume of Utah
Gets Jones downhill early, eventually sees him iced in the corner
Really good 45-cut from Dunn, these are the things he bring & they'll need with the switching volume of Utah
February 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Pistol 5 for the first time with anybody not named Beal
Gets Jones downhill early, eventually sees him iced in the corner
Really good 45-cut from Dunn, these are the things he bring & they'll need with the switching volume of Utah
Gets Jones downhill early, eventually sees him iced in the corner
Really good 45-cut from Dunn, these are the things he bring & they'll need with the switching volume of Utah
2nd or 3rd time I've said "what a rotation" from Lu Dort in this one
February 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
2nd or 3rd time I've said "what a rotation" from Lu Dort in this one
OKC sneaks a wing onto Plumlee now
Suns are momentarily flattened out by it but it's, again, a good Beal drive on the probe to engage help, leading to a 3PA
Green shot quality for Allen in the corner
Suns are momentarily flattened out by it but it's, again, a good Beal drive on the probe to engage help, leading to a 3PA
Green shot quality for Allen in the corner
February 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
OKC sneaks a wing onto Plumlee now
Suns are momentarily flattened out by it but it's, again, a good Beal drive on the probe to engage help, leading to a 3PA
Green shot quality for Allen in the corner
Suns are momentarily flattened out by it but it's, again, a good Beal drive on the probe to engage help, leading to a 3PA
Green shot quality for Allen in the corner
Good angle flip here from Richards + counter from Booker, gets access to the nail help, & O'Neale's wide open for yet another 3
He's up to 15p on 5-for-5 from 3
OKC betting on their rotations back out to Suns shooters + conceding a few, erring on help first
He's up to 15p on 5-for-5 from 3
OKC betting on their rotations back out to Suns shooters + conceding a few, erring on help first
February 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Good angle flip here from Richards + counter from Booker, gets access to the nail help, & O'Neale's wide open for yet another 3
He's up to 15p on 5-for-5 from 3
OKC betting on their rotations back out to Suns shooters + conceding a few, erring on help first
He's up to 15p on 5-for-5 from 3
OKC betting on their rotations back out to Suns shooters + conceding a few, erring on help first
Again, Suns go to their shallow cut in flow to move nail help, but because it's Jones it doesn't matter because they're ducking under his PnRs with the 5
Nextone gets switched guard-guard, & he's then doubled off by Caruso
Good middle flash & aggression on the catch
Nextone gets switched guard-guard, & he's then doubled off by Caruso
Good middle flash & aggression on the catch
February 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Again, Suns go to their shallow cut in flow to move nail help, but because it's Jones it doesn't matter because they're ducking under his PnRs with the 5
Nextone gets switched guard-guard, & he's then doubled off by Caruso
Good middle flash & aggression on the catch
Nextone gets switched guard-guard, & he's then doubled off by Caruso
Good middle flash & aggression on the catch
The way teams don't even bat an eye helping off Jones in multiple contexts of play when he's off it, these are the exact shots on decisiveness they need him to knock down
He's had his bouts with it but if he remains in the starting unit, this' how it has to look
He's had his bouts with it but if he remains in the starting unit, this' how it has to look
February 6, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The way teams don't even bat an eye helping off Jones in multiple contexts of play when he's off it, these are the exact shots on decisiveness they need him to knock down
He's had his bouts with it but if he remains in the starting unit, this' how it has to look
He's had his bouts with it but if he remains in the starting unit, this' how it has to look