Does Luke Kennard completely change the Phoenix Suns’ roster?
Luke Kennard agreed to sign with the Phoenix Suns after the team dealt Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale away in the Miles Bridges trade. Dan Bickley & Vince Marotta consider if the guard is an upgrade to the roster.
More details on the Suns signing: https://arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-suns/luke-kennard-signs-free-agency
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It’s a good pick up for what they have. He’s a good player. He just needs to shoot more
Adding him AND Bridges gives us TWO elements we didn’t have last year.. Kennard is going to FEAST in this system and gives us another strong defensive presence.
We’re building this roster so that during or rotation sets, we don’t have to choose if we want to sacrifice offense or defense – EVERYONE is an option and a pit bull on defense.
I think we pull up with one more move to solidify the PG spot.
Do you guys talk about what type of plays they will be running for him
Maybe how they will mesh on defense
I mean he played with LeBron and Luka how many shots could he get there?
He can shoot all day long here, hoping that 3pt% stays where it was last year.
Dont forget brea, hes gotten stronger and has been working on his defense and ball skills.
Now the suns have two deadly snipers on their team
This could be great. We have another three-point threat. Allen attacked the basket, but Kennard likely won't do that as often; he's more of a three-point specialist. Bridges can create his own shot at the 4, and if the defense collapses on him, he can kick it out to sharpshooters like Kennard. Kennard also plays hard, which is another plus.
The team is certainly different. Not yet convinced it is better.
Was watching some of his highlights last night and hadn’t realized that he and Dillon were teammates on the grizzlies
Wow how did they get him though
Are starting line up has no good three point shooters starters no PG. Two SG who don't shoot the three well they need to trade Green but this clown owner will not do it unless a Michigan State player comes available
You did a future not long ago around Booker changing his number and being done with the point guard role, but now you are putting him as point guard? He ain't gonna be happy
I still say trade Jalen green
He is known to be a poor defensive player but I am hoping that is exaggeration. Good pick up for the Suns.
Flip Green for Holiday and you got me.
Not happy that we are shipped Royce and Grayson.. but replacing them with Bridges and kennard is unbelievable.
Go SUNS. ! !
😂😂😂steal of free agency? Dude is like 40 all he can do is shoot. Allen did everything.
Obviously you don’t watch nba , Luke is not a one tool guy , you think he can only shoot threes that’s crazy cause you as in Arizona sports the biggest representation of Arizona sports would say he’s a one tool guy , he has a offensive bag and shoots over 90 percent from the line, who else shoots that high from free throw
9 year vet, 9 ppg. Sure, he can shoot, but does it matter when he only makes 3 shots a game? I think the book has already been written for old Lukie. Mini Royce O'Neal at best with semi decent handle
Bro let's be real, Grayson Allen is better than Luke because of his playmaking and Bridges does not pass the ball or shoot well enough for the suns to have a functional offense in the r current roster
Should Suns make a call to Portland for a PG ? Not sure who they trade ? only option seems to be Green ? But dont think we have seen what he can really do for the team !
It’s obvious that many of you fall in love with players on our team and are blinded about the reality of who they really are.
kennard is not a one tool guy, you literally cant be a one tool guy in the nba lol
The NBA leaving Portland after leaving Seattle 20 years ago is outrageous. It's a reminder that sports owners mostly don't give a rip about fans and these communities that spend billions to subsidize sports.