Tiz

I know I am tryin to stay optimistic about this whole thing, that is all you can do. I am not ready to write this year off just because Amare got hurt. This team still has alot of weapons available on the floor and one the bench. Don't forget that although Amare-Nash was the highest scoring duo last season that the number 2 duo was Marion-Nash.

Marion will slide back over to PF where he was lethal last year and created so many mismatches. HIs %'s have stayed consistent over the years so I would expect his numbers in the first half to go up with more looks.

Granted Kurt Thomas and Brian Grant do not equal Amare, but all we need them for is grabbing rebounds and some shot blocking. Any scoring they can provide is just a bonus.

While the loss of JJ and Q was a tough, Jones and Bell are quickly proving themselves in preseason and both a shooting better %'s than their predecessors. Even after last nights loss to the Jazz they are both shooting over 40% on 3 pointers.

Then there is Nash. His scoring will probably go up a bit from last year and that will be a welcome addition and he should have another MVP type season.

This team should easily break the .500 mark and get into the playoffs.

ChristopherJ

Anywhere between 45-55 wins. 55 wins is being extremely optimistic of course. I guess it all depends how guys like Bell, Thomas, and Jones play, as well as how quick of a recovery Amare can make. And when he does recover how effective he is, will also be important to the Suns success. Hopefully he returns 90-100%

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