A Fine Line Between Success and Failure in the Playoffs
Posted by Gary Bender on April 27, 2008 8:30 PM
It’s a strange game isn’t it!! There’s a fine line between success and failure in the NBA. Read more
Suns Still Standing Despite Spurs' Heavyweight Punches
Posted by Gary Bender on April 20, 2008 7:00 PM
“That’s one of the best games I’ve ever seen in all my years in the NBA” Those were the words of ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy during the telecast Sunday in LA between the Lakers and Nuggets. He of course was referring to the double over-time thriller in game one between the Suns and Spurs. Read more
Thoughts on the Shaq Trade
Posted by Gary Bender on February 8, 2008 1:48 PM
It has truly been a surreal week for Suns Basketball Fans! The trade for Shaquille O'Neal has been if not shocking, certainly surprising! Read more
Gut-Check Time For Suns
Posted by Gary Bender on January 16, 2008 2:22 PM
BULLETIN: The Suns aren't as good a team as last year!! Now, before I am criticized for being negative or overreacting, let me explain.
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Suns Still in Search of First NBA Title
Posted by Gary Bender on May 22, 2007 9:33 AM
As you look back on the Suns season, you sense the Suns just needed a break! They certainly didn't get any breaks in Round 2 with the Spurs. Read more
A Classic in the Making
Posted by Gary Bender on May 4, 2007 12:17 PM
Many times we in the media can get carried away in our preview of a game or series that's to be played. But, this year's series between the Suns and Spurs warrants all the attention we can give it. The second round meeting between these two teams will be a war!! Read more
The Brazillian Superman
Posted by Gary Bender on April 22, 2007 5:18 PM
Before Game 1 of the playoffs, the Suns' Amare Stoudemire stated, "the regular season consists of great professionals, but the playoffs are where stars are born." Well... after Game 1, the Suns have a newborn star in Leandro Barbosa. Read more
Reality
Posted by Gary Bender on March 30, 2007 8:37 AM
It's often been said that athletes don't deal with reality. They don't see the big picture. It's understandable when you see the commitment it takes to compete at such a high level individually. Read more
The Real McCoy
Posted by Gary Bender on March 3, 2007 9:20 PM
One of the traits you learn as a sportscaster is survival. The sportscasting business is fraught with politics, subjective evaluation and huge egos. But, one guy was honored this past Friday for surviving all that with class. Al McCoy for 35 years has described the action for the Suns. Read more
Stevie Wonder
Posted by Gary Bender on February 21, 2007 9:08 AM
Nobody has summed up the Suns Fortunes better than veteran Eric Piatkowski. "The Polish Rifle," a 13-year NBA veteran stated, "As long as superman stays healthy, we could win a championship." Read more
The No. 1 Seed
Posted by Gary Bender on February 13, 2007 9:38 AM
Just how important is a No. 1 seed in the Western Conference?! In the past, the team with the best record has reached the finals 14 times and won 12 championships (since expanding to 16 teams in 1984). Teams with the second best record have won six titles, including three of the last six. Read more
Getting a Little Lucky!
Posted by Gary Bender on January 31, 2007 5:20 PM
I don't believe in luck, except to say I think you have to be a little lucky to win an NBA
Title! At least lucky enough anyway to be ready, rolling at the right time. Read more
MVP Three-Peat
Posted by Gary Bender on January 29, 2007 1:52 PM
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote that "Man tends to become what he thinks most about." Or in my case, what I was forced to think about. My dad, a very successful college coach had decided to leave his profession to take over his father-in-law's farm in western Kansas. Read more
Hitting the Coach's Buttons
Posted by Gary Bender on January 25, 2007 11:19 AM
If you want to hit the hot button of Coach Mike D'Antoni, just ask him if he is concerned about the minutes his players are averaging per game. Read more
Suns Using Chemistry For Historic Run
Posted by Gary Bender on January 24, 2007 8:28 AM
The Suns have reached the halfway point of the season, having put together one of the best runs in NBA History! It's a team that has that one ingredient that makes it special.... Chemistry. Read more