Hardwood Knocks, Episode 517: 2021-22 Phoenix Suns Lookahead
Dan is joined by Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) and Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) from The Timeline Podcast for a mega-ultra-super-deep dive into the Phoenix Suns ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. Their conversation spans Devin Booker’s next step, the fit of JaVale McGee and Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges’ heightened offensive role, Cam Johnson’s development, Deandre Ayton’s future, Chris Paul, lineup possibilities, win-loss projections and muuuuuuch more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 0:21 – Intro
🔘 4:28 – Dueling timelines
🔘 6:15 – Thoughts on Phoenix’s offseason
🔘 10:51 – Deandre Ayton/Mikal Bridges extensions
🔘 14:58 – Mikal Bridges’ offensive growth and potential
🔘 27:58 – Will there be a CP3 maintenance program?
🔘 30:59 – Cam Johnson’s next step
🔘 35:41 – Deandre Ayton’s arrival/development/role
🔘 44:40 – Devin Booker’s value/Can he become an All-NBA lock?
🔘 54:50 – Landry Shamet’s fit
🔘 56:16 – JaVale McGee’s fit
🔘 58:24 – The backup big rotation/Will they still play small?
🔘 1:00:20 – Jalen Smith/Abdel Nader
🔘 1:03:11 – Best crunch-time lineups
🔘 1:03:44 – Quirky lineups we want to see
🔘 1:07:20 – Trade candidates/targets
🔘 1:12:37 – Win-total prediction
🔘 1:14:45 – Toughest matchups in the West
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