Warriors, Bucks, Rockets were options for Eric Gordon in free agency
I understand you had several options in free agency, including the Warriors and the Rockets. Is that correct? Eric Gordon: “Yeah. Houston and the Warriors were definitely an option. Milwaukee was definitely an option. But I felt Phoenix was onto something special. It was a tough decision, but I really think we have everything going on here from ownership, to coaches and to players. It’s hard to beat.”
Source: Mark Medina @ SportsKeeda
Source: Mark Medina @ SportsKeeda
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Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Suns’ Eric Gordon to @Sportskeeda: “I don’t look at this as a short-term thing. I really think we have a really good shot this season and for years to come,” Gordon talks Suns’ Big 3 chemistry, playing for Bahamas & more bit.ly/3FnPzk7 – 10:58 AM
Suns’ Eric Gordon to @Sportskeeda: “I don’t look at this as a short-term thing. I really think we have a really good shot this season and for years to come,” Gordon talks Suns’ Big 3 chemistry, playing for Bahamas & more bit.ly/3FnPzk7 – 10:58 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
No Kevin Durant to start the second half. He played 17 minutes in the first half but may be done for the night. Nassir Little in his place with the rest of the starters. Eric Gordon may also be done, Jordan Goodwin in his place – 11:33 PM
No Kevin Durant to start the second half. He played 17 minutes in the first half but may be done for the night. Nassir Little in his place with the rest of the starters. Eric Gordon may also be done, Jordan Goodwin in his place – 11:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant appears done as he’s not starting the second half. Neither is Eric Gordon.
Suns starting Goodwin, Allen, Little, Okogie and Nurkic. #Lakers #Suns – 11:31 PM
Durant appears done as he’s not starting the second half. Neither is Eric Gordon.
Suns starting Goodwin, Allen, Little, Okogie and Nurkic. #Lakers #Suns – 11:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker (rest) and Bradley Beal (back) OUT for tonight’s preseason game, but Kevin Durant will play.
Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon will start in place of those two. #Suns #Lakers – 8:37 PM
Devin Booker (rest) and Bradley Beal (back) OUT for tonight’s preseason game, but Kevin Durant will play.
Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon will start in place of those two. #Suns #Lakers – 8:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns didn’t have traditional shootaround, but Eric Gordon, Nassir Little, Saben Lee, Udoka Azubuike, Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe, Josh Okogie and Keon Johnson came to the gym to get some work in before tonight’s final preseason game against Lakers in Palm Desert. #Suns #Lakers – 2:17 PM
Suns didn’t have traditional shootaround, but Eric Gordon, Nassir Little, Saben Lee, Udoka Azubuike, Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe, Josh Okogie and Keon Johnson came to the gym to get some work in before tonight’s final preseason game against Lakers in Palm Desert. #Suns #Lakers – 2:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ish Wainright (calf) and Eric Gordon (hip) limited in practice today, Frank Vogel said. #Suns – 5:00 PM
Ish Wainright (calf) and Eric Gordon (hip) limited in practice today, Frank Vogel said. #Suns – 5:00 PM
More on this storyline
Besides the obvious with the Suns having Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, what other factors led to you choosing the Suns over other free-agency options? Eric Gordon: “I really feel like we’re onto something special in Phoenix. I don’t look at this as a short-term thing. I really think we have a really good shot this season [at winning the NBA title] and for years to come. With me being here, I felt like we would be pretty good because I think I would fit in and gel with these guys really well.” -via SportsKeeda / October 20, 2023
What did you think of some Argentinian players complaining that it wasn’t fair that you could play with the Bahamas considering you played for Team USA before [in the 2010 FIBA World Championship?] Eric Gordon: “I always had a Bahamian passport, so I’ve always been Bahamian. My family is Bahamian. So, it’s not like this is something new. I did win a gold medal with the U.S. [in 2010], but [FIBA] changed the rules. So it worked out for me to be with the Bahamas.” -via SportsKeeda / October 20, 2023
Gerald Bourguet: The Suns didn’t do any contact today, but Frank Vogel said Eric Gordon (hip tightness) was a full participant in practice. Ish Wainright (right calf strain) is continuing his progression but won’t be available for the last preseason game -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / October 17, 2023