Suns finish "easy streak" with improved balance
brightsideofthesun.com 3/22/2009 — When we looked at the schedule a week ago and saw four games against teams with worse records then the Suns we assumed it would be a fairly easy streak. Especially coming off the previous 6 straight losses all at the hands of statistical betters. None of us expected the wins to come in the ...

A Devil of an Idea
phoenix.fanster.com 3/11/2009 — This is what I imagine the Suns’ whiteboard may have looked like this morning. That was, of course, inspired by the infamous Fail Blog , which I highly recommend reading after watching the Suns lose yet another “must win” game. Somehow, seeing other people embarrass ...

The Suns are running again. Why it won't work
brightsideofthesun.com 2/20/2009 — In the Suns first two games under Alvin Gentry they put up huge numbers.  Forget that it was against a 13 win team with a depleted line up who's only big man was a 20 year old 2nd round pick. They were energized and motivated and were playing with a joy that has been missing for a large ...

The Genius of Gentry
brightsideofthesun.com 3/27/2009 — In 1992, I was introduced to C.J. Parker A.K.A Pamela Anderson on the "hit" show Baywatch (I watched for the articles).  Between the ages of 11 and 17, the sight of PA running in a little red lifeguard swimsuit  became something I looked forward to on an almost daily basis (right ...

Suns blow chance at Epic Win with Epic Fail
brightsideofthesun.com 3/29/2009 — This is a really tough game to wrap my mind around. So much here to dissect from the horrible start to the great comeback to the blown opportunity to the refs fates. It is a classic case of bright side vs. dark side and normally I can easily pick one of those and write with that theme in ...

With "Seven Seconds or Shaq" Suns find inner peace
brightsideofthesun.com 3/2/2009 — The Phoenix Suns have struggled all season with finding their identity. It might sound ridiculous to you that a team of professional athletes playing at the top tier of the best league in the world would be trying to "find themselves", but that's exactly what the theme of this season has been. ...

Magic spells down Suns
brightsideofthesun.com 3/4/2009 — Lets get this over with right away. The overhyped Superman vs Superman Jr was bust. Unlike when LeBron and Wade hooked up for their epic battle Monday night , when these behemoths lock horns they are dependent their team mates getting them the ball. The result was both of the monster of the ...

Game Preview - Suns vs Thunder
brightsideofthesun.com 3/14/2009 — Let's recap what we've learned since the All-Star break: The players seem to like Alvin Gentry better then Terry Porter That lead to three 140 wins over two sub-13 win teams Amare should wear goggles Without Amare going even smaller has been a....challenge The Suns have beat 1 ...

In Regards to the Future
brightsideofthesun.com 4/1/2009 — There has been much talk around here about what we think the Suns should do with the offseason.  While many people have differing views, I think one thing is certain: there needs to be certainty.  With this past season being broken up into different pieces (the "slow down and play ...

The Solar Constant
slamonline.com 3/30/2009 — by Ben York Last Wednesday Steve Nash surpassed Maurice Cheeks for 9th on the all-time Assists Leaders list with 7,393. It was a moment that went virtually unnoticed apart from a few minor blurbs in the papers and quick mentions on television. ...

Shaquille O'Neal: NBA's Best All-Time Center — Bleacher Report - NBA 3/31/2009
The greatest center in the history of the NBA is the diesel himself, big Shaquille O'Neal. Now, I have heard the arguments over and over again. But who else has done as much on the floor as off ? This guy has a heart of gold and plays every game ...

Comparing and Contrasting Dallas Mavericks-Phoenix Suns — Bleacher Report - NBA 3/31/2009
These are two teams that were part of the “Big Three” in the West slightly more than a year ago. Both teams were extremely exciting and featured old buddies. It's not a secret the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns aren't what they used ...

Mavs' Howard back after 11-game absence (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 4/1/2009
Josh Howard is returning to the Dallas Mavericks just in time for the playoff push. The former All-Star was in the starting lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night after an 11-game absence because of a sore left ankle. His return is ...

Shaq the Sun: Just 37 Going on 20 — Bleacher Report - NBA 4/1/2009
One year ago, Shaquille O'Neal was contemplating retirement after having one of his worst seasons. He'd averaged a career-low 12.9 points per game. He decided to give it another go-round, but coming into the 2008-09 campaign, many doubted that the ...

Phoenix Suns' Future No Longer So Bright — Bleacher Report - NBA 4/1/2009
2004-2005: The Phoenix Suns started their rise to the NBA elite when they traded for Steve Nash and revolutionized the pace of the NBA and finished with the leagues best record at 62-20. Nash is NBA's MVP. They easily scored their way to the ...