Horny

What if Jeff Hornacek became the new coach of the Suns... with a staff of specialists... 3 HOF caliber veterans, an MVP candidate and hungry young players who don't defend... and the elite medical staff. He'd be scrutinized but hey he might be able to inspire some decent clutch performances. I like Kerr's chances with a coach he picked. We've listened to Steve Kerr's ideas on winning and execution on TV for years. I like Horny's chances with a staff of excellent specialists.

As for 7 Seconds or Less in New York... the Knicks will be the first team to use roller skates.

I think this team would be very successful as a roided-clone of the 1996-98 Utah Jazz. They need to force Amare to emulate Karl Malone rather than Penny Hardaway. Nash can dish in a medium pace game or bang with the bench if they'll all burners... The bench is supposed to stretch a lead... As long as the bench players can play with confidence and speed... The starters can grind it out.

The 15 pick should be a decent player... who can develop as an understudy to Grant Hill as a rookie. Learn how to lead from Shaq... How to practice from Nash... The desire to dominate from Amare... How to play dirty from Raja.

I think Kerr has a chance to really develop a basketball program in Phoenix. One that can produce a title with a perfect supporting cast for a spoiled star. He's won with Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan... He's seen the best and worst of it... For now I'm going keep the faith and see how the hire, the draft, trades and free agency go.

Perhaps it's time to care about the team more than ever. Perhaps it's time to win without a gimmick... To just beat people with skill, preparation and ferocity.