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JGKoblenz · 11-12-2003, 09:23 AM

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Suns fans figure to get their first regular-season look at 6-foot-3 rookie point guard Leandro Barbosa tonight when the Atlanta Hawks visit America West Arena.

Barbosa returned Tuesday from Brazil, where he has been visiting his terminally ill father in a hospice, and practiced with the team.

"The guys are happy to see him," Suns coach Frank Johnson said. "They certainly understand the situation he has been going through. It's a very, very personal and tough situation. I wasn't expecting him back right now.

"We told him to come back only when he was ready. It was basically a situation where he had to take care of stuff at home, and say goodbye to his father."

Johnson said he plans to give Barbosa playing time tonight.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns...unsnb1112.html

Finally, we are going to see some action. I heard that his father was sick, but I had no idea he was at terminal situation. I hope he handles the situation well.

burnet · 11-12-2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by <b>JGKoblenz</b>!

I wait a great night for this guy.

I think that he won't hold the cry at the end of the game.

no pain. no game.

JGKoblenz · 11-13-2003, 04:11 AM

Here is his first stat line:

5 minutes, 2-3 FG, 4 Points and 1 Rebound.

Ben · 11-13-2003, 05:45 PM

Not too bad I suppose considering the minutes he played.

Tough to ball when you have something else (serious) on ur mind...

JGKoblenz · 11-16-2003, 07:57 AM

He played more last night: 12 minutes and scored 7 points. I couldn't watch the game but looking at the box-score it's clear that he played some time with Marbury on the court.

#1SUNFAN · 11-17-2003, 01:22 AM

Once JJ got in Foul trouble,then Casey came in and picked up 3 fouls, then barbs came in to help out.

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