| 28 September 2009
There's always the danger that tweaking will backfire - just ask our buddy the coyote about all the trouble he had with the Road Runner. And then there's the possibility that it won't go far enough. You know the old conundrum - is it enough to just kick the tires or do you have to replace the entire engine?
Well for those of us who like the Road Runner style on the court, the decision to ditch Shaq was a tremendous step in the right direction. Alright let's not jump the gun - it has potential to be a big step in the right direction and it definitely padded the bank account. Now it is time for the follow through. And that is not a Steve Kerr strong suit. No our GM is more of a banker than a sports leader. Yep, just call him the Great Dismantler. 
But there is some real potential going forward and the Suns should be upbeat when they hit the court this year. Amar'e Stoudemire's eyes and other body parts seem to be holding-up fine. And last year showed everyone who watched those 29 games that Amar'e was out that - as goes his health - so goes the fate of the franchise. Channing Frye can be the center we all know is needed and he should help in the speed department. Then there is Grant Hill and Steve Nash - a skillful pair of vets that deserves respect. Add the speed of Leandro Barbosa to the mix and we can really make a run for the play-offs.
So Steve - I know we have never met - but on behalf of those big-eyed smiling fans who suffered through the sluggishness of Shaq as he sauntered up the court at a pace suited for a senior citizen bowling league... please make sure that after all your tweaking the Suns still play with the heavy foot on the gas peddle.
Remember, we have a need for speed. 
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