Is matt barnes good for the suns?

Question

i have seen him play before but he is not that good at defence. he is an average player but does he fit into the system of the suns?

i thought we needed defence what do you think?

Answer 1

I think Matt Barnes is a value-for-money pickup by Suns.

Certainly you cannot expect him to fully replace the void left by Matrix, but his rebounding, perimeter shooting (though no spectecular) and defensive intensity at least enriches Suns bench.

So is Barnes a dependable defender? I would say "Yes" rather than "No" - actually my reasoning is based what I have seen on Barnes before he played for Warriors - by which his efficiency on the floor is way above average.

The Suns do need to add more defense, and it is a good start to draft Robin Lopez and sign Barnes. I think both Alando Tucker and DJ Strawberry have the potential to be a solid perimeter in this league - it is Mike D'Antoni who buried their chance.

The Suns will be much more active in August to grab bargains on the market. Let's wait and see.

Answer 2

With a new coach who knows

what kind of  system they will have.

He's maybe the 3rd or 4th player

off the bench.

Answer 3

Many are unaware of this but Matty Barnes was acutally a co-captain for the Warriors along with S-jax.  To me he can do much for the suns and as a Warriors fan i will miss him, cuz he can rebound, shoot the long ball and hes such an unselfish player.  I think the Suns will use him rite.

Answer 4

well if the Suns want to become a real serious title contender, they will get Ron Artest to toughen them up

Answer 5

I think he will be a good fit actually.  Perfect guy for the sun's type offense.  Don't expect to win a title bc of him....but he def. should help even though he fell out of favor in golden state.

Answer 6

yes i think he will be crucial in crunch time