Suns owner Mat Ishbia on firing Mike Budenholzer (via @azfamily):
“The team, and the roster that was constructed, is much better than a 36-win roster. There’s a lot of reasons why Coach Bud is not here.”
A harsh, direct shot placing a lot of blame for this year on Budenholzer.
Former Patriots HC Bill Belichick admitted that not drafting QB Lamar Jackson in 2018 was a major mistake😬
Belichick selected RB Sony Michel at 31, and the Ravens traded up with the Eagles to take Jackson at 32.
What could have been for the Patriots.
Via The Art of Winning
The Suns’ record three years ago: 64-18.
Phoenix’s record this season: 35-45.
A near 30-win drop off as the entire roster except Devin Booker was traded during that span to hopefully win a championship.
The Hornets, Jazz and Wizards have clinched the top odds to potentially land Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick.
Under recent lottery reform, all three teams own a 14% chance.