Shaq Trade Generating Lots of Exposure Already
Posted by Tom Leander on February 7, 2008 1:10 PM
Okay, I was wrong. For years I have said and felt that The Charles Barkley Years were a blessing and a curse for the Phoenix Suns franchise. A blessing because this town was turned upside down by the most charismatic player the league had ever seen.
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Tom's Top 5
Posted by Tom Leander on January 24, 2008 2:36 PM
Many of you have probably seen the USA Today series on NBA franchises and their Top 5 Players of All-Time lists. They recently published the Suns Top 5 as determined by a USA Today panel, a fan vote and my esteemed colleague, Eddie Johnson. Read more
Gameday Countdown
Posted by Tom Leander on December 19, 2007 9:21 PM
I am asked many times what it's like travel with the teams and visit such great cities. The truth be told, I actually spend 90% of my time in the hotel room either reading or prepping for the upcoming game. Read more
Sights and Sounds from the Road
Posted by Tom Leander on December 3, 2007 1:13 PM
With the Knicks in the bag, we have now landed in Indianapolis. It was a sobering win in New York when we all heard on the bus about Stephon Marbury's father passing away. His dad was at the game last night and then left for the hospital with chest pains. Read more
Stoudemire Soon
Posted by Tom Leander on November 8, 2007 2:44 PM
Greetings from Miami where the boys have a day off after a tough loss to the Hawks last night in Atlanta. Amare played some 3 on 3 at a light workout today. He moved well and says each day he is feeling better.
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Pop, Do The Right Thing!
Posted by Tom Leander on May 15, 2007 7:49 PM
Okay, fans, let it out. And let it out Loud! The venting over the recently handed-out suspensions has begun. Fans not only in Phoenix but across the NBA nation are screaming about the ludicrous "letter of the law" interpretation which will severely hinder the Suns chances in Game 5 on Friday. Read more
Oh, Nellie...He Nose Sports Medicine!
Posted by Tom Leander on May 7, 2007 10:51 PM
Talk Radio. It can be informative and it can be ruthless. I sometimes kick myself for listening to some of the local shows because of all the senseless and ignorant vile that can be spewed by listeners, guests and even the hosts! Read more
L.A. Dreaming
Posted by Tom Leander on April 26, 2007 4:43 PM
Just about a half-hour away from heading to Staples Center for Game 3 (on MY-45!). Thought I'd pass along a few musings before Gametime. Read more
The Chemistry Club
Posted by Tom on April 15, 2007 1:34 PM
"Rock the boat, don't rock the boat, baby. Rock the boat, don't tip the boat over..." Read more
Off Day Adventures and Serious Hoop Talk
Posted by Tom Leander on April 4, 2007 10:38 PM
A season of adventures continues for the Suns. This time, tornado warnings in the Memphis area kept us grounded for an extra hour and a half following a grisly win over Memphis. Read more
Top Five Reasons for Suns Hitting Speedbump
Posted by Tom Leander on March 19, 2007 8:34 PM
What in the Wild World of roundball is going on? Read more
TV Trades a Success For Broadcast Team
Posted by Tom Leander on February 5, 2007 4:46 PM
We have been wheelin' and dealin' on the TV broadcasts this season. Hopefully the fans are enjoying this new wrinkle as much as we are! Read more
Nash's Unseen Assist!
Posted by Tom Leander on January 25, 2007 10:54 PM
The whiskers are falling, but the Suns are still rising! Read more
Thomas Sidelined with Elbow Injury
Posted by Tom Leander on January 16, 2007 3:05 PM
Well, the boys are streaking again. Ten in a row after a magical night in Memphis. What an intense experience being blocks away from the Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and soaking-up the history and the respectful presentation the Grizzlies team produced on his holiday. Read more
The Latest From Denver
Posted by Tom Leander on December 21, 2006 12:12 PM
Okay, here is the latest from Denver. I just finished chatting with Head Athletic Trainer (and travel coordinator) Aaron Nelson, along with Mike D'Antoni. The Denver airport is closed until Friday at noon. Read more