Friday Links

Maybe using the word dump in the title of my weekly link post wasn't such a good idea. Any suggestions for something clever and not related to #2?

-there's been a lot of talk lately about Aaron Nelson and his Miyagi-esque ability to heal the Suns veterans. Here's some interesting thoughts on the lack of healing ability the Lakers' training staff has. Pretty damning stuff, couldn't happen to a better team.

-Ian Thomsen of Sports Illustrated discusses Shaq's health and how he can guide the Suns to a championship. Once again, Aaron Nelson is mentioned a couple of times.

-more Aaron Nelson/Shaq goodness. The video is so good I'll just go ahead and embed it. Can't decide if my favorite part is LB giggling or Shaq getting fresh.



-Basketbawful comes through yet again with the news of a creepy Steve Nash bobblehead/lollipop/demon.



I am speechless. I am without speech.

-Marion has been shut down for the rest of the year by Miami. I'd say "get well" but we all know he isn't actually hurt. More time for Daffy Duck.

-26 technical fouls in the 23 games since Shaq joined the squad. Just play basketball, fellas. I love this team unconditionally but no one likes a bunch of crybabies. The last thing I ever want to see is the Suns rival the Lakers and Spurs in bitching and moaning.

-Shaq running the point. Never leave your feet when passing the ball, big man!

-vote for anyone BUT the Suns bench.

-The Basketball Jones thinks "the Nash" needs to be more assertive on offense and look to shoot more often. I couldn't agree more. It's hard to argue with 51% shooting from the field and 48% from downtown.

Nash has the ability to take over a game (see Nuggets, Denver for the most recent example) and he'll need to do so at least a couple of times this postseason if the Suns are to bring it on home.

-Bright Side of the Sun saw Amare give a lackluster defensive effort in the second Denver game. I'd have to agree, it wasn't his best night on that end of the court.

Thanks again for the link, fellas.