Suns-Spurs: In A Suns State of Mind

On February 6, the Suns traded Marion and Marcus Banks (he needs a first name intro) for The Big Shaqtus. I was enraged—just like every other Phoenician in the Valley of the Suns.  Marion has been a fan favorite since the Suns drafted him. He is a great basketball player that is as flexible as anyone we have EVER seen in the league. He could guard Chris Paul one night and Tim Duncan the next, and still put up 15 points and 10 boards. Off the court, Marion is a wonderful figure to have in the community. He was constantly running his own charity events in Phoenix and getting other big names to help him. Losing his presence, I thought, could send us into a downward spiral, and might mean the demise of the Suns. March 9 rolls around, The Suns are 3-6 with Shaq on the court. While the Phoenx organization is preaching patience with the team; all you hear about on Sportscenter and local radio is how much trouble the Suns are in and how they are done being a powerhouse. I actually started ... [link]