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It's Official: The Phoenix Suns Are About Money, Not Winning

Being a Suns fan is hard. For the past 3-4 years, the team was regarded as a legitimate contender for the NBA championship...

Written by Mark Brown about 3 months ago 682 reads 29 comments
Toss Up: Dirk Nowitzki or Chris Bosh?

Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Bosh are two of the most similar players in the league. Both players prefer to play from the perimeter and low post, as opposed to with their back to the basket...

Written by Mark Brown about 3 months ago 1,388 reads 38 comments
Kwame Brown: The Biggest Bust Ever?

When Kwame Brown was picked first overall in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, expectations were high. After all, the great Michael Jordan was the one who wanted Brown. People were wondering if Brown would be the second coming of Kevin Garnett

Written by Mark Brown about 4 months ago 920 reads 35 comments
First To Five: Kobe, Shaq or Tim Duncan?

I was watching Pardon the Interruption a few days ago when I saw an interesting question posed: Who will win their fifth ring first: Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal or Tim Duncan? It was a great ...

Written by Mark Brown about 5 months ago 1,064 reads 28 comments
Phoenix Suns to Acquire Tyson Chandler?

Rumors regarding NBA free agents are heating up, as we will probably see Hedo Turkoglu, Paul Millsap, Ben Gordon, and Charlie Villanueva all moving to new teams...

Written by Mark Brown about 5 months ago 1,870 reads 5 comments
Cleveland Cavaliers Aren't Done Yet

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a splash with the recent acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal. The Cavs had the best record in the NBA last year, yet were exposed against Orlando in the Eastern Conference Finals...

Written by Mark Brown about 5 months ago 885 reads 6 comments
How the Phoenix Suns Can Stave Off Mediocrity

The Phoenix Suns are in a very difficult situation right now. They went from being arguably the best team in the NBA to a lottery team in just a few short years. One thing is clear: the Suns need to make moves...

Written by Mark Brown about 5 months ago 446 reads 10 comments
One of the Greatest Players Ever? Kobe Bryant IS Overrated

Before I start, I would like to say that I feel Kobe Bryant is a very good player and is the second best shooting guard in the history of the league...

Written by Mark Brown about 5 months ago 945 reads 121 comments
Amare Stoudemire to the Wizards: Could It Work?

The Phoenix Suns are currently in a critical situation. For years, they have been regarded as one of the top teams in the NBA, yet have been unable to win a championship, as some unforeseen incident always seems to get in the way...

Written by Mark Brown about 7 months ago 1,763 reads 21 comments
Is Tim Duncan Underrated?

Amare Stoudemire. Kevin Garnett. Dirk Nowitzki. Carlos Boozer. There are so many talented power forwards in the league that it's easy to overlook Tim Duncan. Duncan's stats have fallen off in the past few years, and he is beginning to fly under the radar.

Written by Mark Brown about 8 months ago 390 reads 11 comments
Jermaine O'Neal Traded to Miami Heat

TNT's David Aldridge reports that the Toronto Raptors have agreed to trade Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon to the Miami Heat in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/david_aldridge/02/13/heatraptorstrade...

Written by Mark Brown about 9 months ago 524 reads 7 comments
Toronto Raptors Have Work To Do

With the 2008-2009 NBA season well under way, it's easy to see which teams are dominating and which are disappointing...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 123 reads 0 comments
Orlando Magic: The Making of a Magical Season

With a 22-6 record, the Orlando Magic are off on a spectacular season. They are having a record year for their franchise, and actually look like legitimate contenders this season. The team is playing extremely well...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 230 reads 12 comments
Phoenix Suns Well-Represented on Top 10 NBA Dunkers List

Today, everyone always seems to care only about spectacular feats of athleticism when watching basketball. Nobody likes watching screen and rolls being executed, or backdoor layups; no, it's always about the exciting...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 406 reads 15 comments
Philadelphia 76ers: A Look So Far

In the preseason, the Philadelphia 76ers were believed to be serious contenders after they signed superstar free agent Elton Brand...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 77 reads 7 comments
Toss Up: Dwyane Wade or Chris Paul?

Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are two of the NBA's best guards. Both are well-rounded players, capable of playing offense and defense. They are strong leaders and have the ability to take over games whenever necessary...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 674 reads 15 comments
Robin Lopez: Step It Up

Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley, and a 2010 second-round pick have been traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Raja Bell, Boris Diaw, and Sean Singletary...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 167 reads 0 comments
Is New Orleans a Legitimate Contender?

During the 2007-08 season, one of the most surprising teams was the New Orleans Hornets. I knew they'd be good, but they were great...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 205 reads 7 comments
Toss Up: Amare Stoudemire or Dwight Howard?

Two of the best big men today include Amare Stoudemire and Dwight Howard. There is much debate between the two: Would you rather have Amare's offensive awesomeness or Howard's defensive dominance? ...

Written by Mark Brown about 11 months ago 500 reads 9 comments
Phoenix Suns Need Kevin Martin

The Phoenix Suns still have one huge weakness they need to address before they can be considered legitimate championship contenders. And no, it's not defense...

Written by Mark Brown about about 1 year ago 705 reads 6 comments
What Is With the Phoenix Suns?

I know it's only been a couple games into the season, but I have to ask: What is going on with the Phoenix Suns? With a 7-3 record, the Suns are currently the two seed in the west, second only to Kobe Bryant and his Lakers...

Written by Mark Brown about about 1 year ago 140 reads 5 comments
Do the Phoenix Suns Have a Deep Bench?

The other day, John Lorge wrote an article regarding the deepest benches in the league. He ranked the Suns as having the 2nd deepest bench in the NBA. Personally, I think this team may have THE best bench, period...

Written by Mark Brown about about 1 year ago 132 reads 5 comments
My Top 10 Shooting Guards

These are my top 10 shooting guards. Note: I didn't include Allen Iverson because he is in my point guard list. 1. Kobe Bryant No surprises here. Over 28 points, six boards and five assists certainly merits the No...

Written by Mark Brown about about 1 year ago 819 reads 9 comments
The NBA's Top 10 Fantasy Point Guards

The rules for this are simple: These are the top 10 point guards you, from a fantasy perspective (as in, forget their contracts), would want to have on your team during the 2008-09 season to win a championship...

Written by Mark Brown about about 1 year ago 1,695 reads 5 comments
Phoenix Suns' Future Looks Bright

After years of unsuccessful seasons, are the Phoenix Suns finished? My answer? No way. The Suns still have their core group of Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, and Shaquille O'Neal...

Written by Mark Brown about about 1 year ago 701 reads 5 comments

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Mark Brown Article Archive

It's Official: The Phoenix Suns Are About Money, Not Winning

Toss Up: Dirk Nowitzki or Chris Bosh?

Kwame Brown: The Biggest Bust Ever?

First To Five: Kobe, Shaq or Tim Duncan?

Phoenix Suns to Acquire Tyson Chandler?

Cleveland Cavaliers Aren't Done Yet

How the Phoenix Suns Can Stave Off Mediocrity

One of the Greatest Players Ever? Kobe Bryant IS Overrated

Amare Stoudemire to the Wizards: Could It Work?

Is Tim Duncan Underrated?

Jermaine O'Neal Traded to Miami Heat

Toronto Raptors Have Work To Do

Orlando Magic: The Making of a Magical Season

Phoenix Suns Well-Represented on Top 10 NBA Dunkers List

Philadelphia 76ers: A Look So Far

Toss Up: Dwyane Wade or Chris Paul?

Robin Lopez: Step It Up

Is New Orleans a Legitimate Contender?

Toss Up: Amare Stoudemire or Dwight Howard?

Phoenix Suns Need Kevin Martin

What Is With the Phoenix Suns?

Do the Phoenix Suns Have a Deep Bench?

My Top 10 Shooting Guards

The NBA's Top 10 Fantasy Point Guards

Phoenix Suns' Future Looks Bright

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