Jason Richardson to the Suns
December 10, 2008 by James Edwards
Filed under Charlotte Bobcats, NBA Basketball, Phoenix Suns, Steve Nash
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Jason Richardson is flying through the air
Jason Richardson was traded to the Phoenix Suns from the Charlotte Bobcats.
The multiplayer deal will require the Suns to part with forward Boris Diaw and defensive ace Raja Bell, two mainstays from the team that averaged 58 wins over the last four seasons under former Suns coach Mike D’Antoni.
Suns-Bobcats Trade Comparison
The Suns upgraded offensively with the acquisition of guard Jason Richardson (right). Here’s how the numbers break down:
Player PPG RPG APG
To Suns
Jason Richardson 18.7 4.1 2.6
Jared Dudley 5.4 3.0 1.0
To Bobcats
Boris Diaw 8.3 3.8 2.1
Raja Bell 9.6 2.9 1.3
Sean Singletary 2.6 1.2 0.9The Suns will also receive a future second-round pick from the Bobcats and forward Jared Dudley while sending Sean Singletary to the Bobcats.
On the surface the Suns get a high scoring guard to complement Stave Nash and Charlotte gets a defender in Raja Bell. It seems like a good deal for both teams and it may be true. One thing is for sure; both teams needed a boost from somewhere.
Charlotte is 7 – 14
Phoenix is better at 13 – 9, but only 5 – 5 in the last 10 games. Phoenix is used to a much higher standard of play.
Photo source Newscom
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