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07:14 AM ET 11.16 | Steve Nash and Joe Johnson in the backcourt and Amare Stoudemire, Shawn Marion and Hedo Turkoglu up front. It sounds like an NBA "Where Amazing Happens" commercial cast from four teams, or maybe even an All-Star collection if Turkoglu ever gets his credit. It nearly was the Suns' 2004-05 starting lineup. The Suns, after deciding Kobe Bryant could not be wooed, struck fast in free agency by landing Nash. They wanted to pair him with Mehmet Okur. When Okur received a $50 million deal from Utah, Phoenix turned its focus to Turkoglu. Turkoglu was in Phoenix nearing an agreement with the Suns when they decided to break.

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November 16, 2009  07:18 AM ET
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Wow, are things that bad in Phoenix when the local paper has to dream "what if" about something five years ago.

November 16, 2009  07:27 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:18 AM ET  11.16 by aap1970

Wow, are things that bad in Phoenix when the local paper has to dream "what if" about something five years ago.

ha my thoughts also.. i felt worst mistake the suns made was letting joe johnson go..they never were the same after he left..

November 16, 2009  07:43 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:18 AM ET  11.16 by aap1970

Wow, are things that bad in Phoenix when the local paper has to dream "what if" about something five years ago.

It must be rough having the best record in the NBA at 9-2.

November 16, 2009  07:46 AM ET
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They still would have lost to the Spurs cos D'Antoni's style of coaching wouldn't get you anywhere in the playoffs. His teams just won't have the type of defense discipline needed to win deep into the playoffs. Now I'm not saying he's a bad coach for the Knicks. It's a different situation given that the Knicks aren't going anywhere for two years so having a coach that makes the game exciting is good as it will put fans in their seats...

November 16, 2009  07:52 AM ET
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Who cares.

November 16, 2009  08:06 AM ET
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What the?!?!?! It's freakin 2009!!! Stupid reporting!

November 16, 2009  08:16 AM ET
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LMAO!

November 16, 2009  08:23 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:43 AM ET  11.16 by Qorpse

It must be rough having the best record in the NBA at 9-2.

They've had the best record before. Doesn't matter! Couldn't have won a championship then, just like they can't now. With so many guys NOT playing defense, the best they'll muster now is a second round EXIT!!!

They always look great against the field during the season, but when the playoffs start, you can't hide the lack of defense!

November 16, 2009  09:11 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  11.16 by cruse1

They've had the best record before. Doesn't matter! Couldn't have won a championship then, just like they can't now. With so many guys NOT playing defense, the best they'll muster now is a second round EXIT!!! They always look great against the field during the season, but when the playoffs start, you can't hide the lack of defense!

I second-

That being said- after watching Melo mature last year-
If Amare has ANY semblence of heart.....his light switch will click on

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November 16, 2009  09:58 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:46 AM ET  11.16 by Lostwill

They still would have lost to the Spurs cos D'Antoni's style of coaching wouldn't get you anywhere in the playoffs. His teams just won't have the type of defense discipline needed to win deep into the playoffs. Now I'm not saying he's a bad coach for the Knicks. It's a different situation given that the Knicks aren't going anywhere for two years so having a coach that makes the game exciting is good as it will put fans in their seats...

I remember Duncan going over to congratulate Amare for hard fought series. I don't think the Spurs thought it was a done deal as everyone seems to be saying now.

November 16, 2009  10:06 AM ET
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ZZZZZ - WTF......? So the point is...?

November 16, 2009  10:20 AM ET
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we're talking 2004 here., who ever wrote this needs to find a new job.

November 16, 2009  10:30 AM ET
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The Suns also had Joe Johnson, Rajon Rondo, Rudy Fernandez, and Marcin Gortat. Maybe after the season is over, teams will have time to focus on if, coulda, woulda. Right now, the Suns are busy trying to keep what they have going. Another asinine thread from the Arizona Republic.

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November 16, 2009  10:47 AM ET
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Originally posted 10:44 AM ET  11.16 by 718

Can we also add Luol Deng and Nate Robinson to this list?Anyway, you are right. The Suns had a lot of players who COULD have been in Phoenix.

I forgot about Deng. Phoenix traded him to Chicago. What did they get in return?

November 16, 2009  10:57 AM ET
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Originally posted 10:30 AM ET  11.16 by Hllywd: Old Schoolin'

The Suns also had Joe Johnson, Rajon Rondo, Rudy Fernandez, and Marcin Gortat. Maybe after the season is over, teams will have time to focus on if, coulda, woulda. Right now, the Suns are busy trying to keep what they have going. Another asinine thread from the Arizona Republic.

Agreed, past is the past.
Could play the "what if" game on the Rap's too:
Marcus Camby, TMac, VC...

November 16, 2009  11:00 AM ET
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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET  11.16 by jgb

I second-That being said- after watching Melo mature last year-If Amare has ANY semblence of heart.....his light switch will click on

He cares so much more about offense, he never figured out good positioning, or at least on a great level.

He used to rely on athleticism before the knee injuries and never seemed to figure out how to transition.

 
November 16, 2009  11:06 AM ET
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Bro Turk in Phoenix would have helped the Suns perimeter options.

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