Fansided · Aug 2, 2016
Why Amar’e Stoudemire Leaving Was Good For Phoenix Suns
Amar’e Stoudemire leaving was the end of an era for the Phoenix Suns, which eventually forced Steve Nash out and gave Phoenix draft picks to compensate.
The NBA is the one professional sports organization that experiences more turnover overnight than any other league.
Single transactions change the history of The Association more so than in other sports.
LeBron James leaving for Miami, Kobe Bryant falling to the Charlotte Hornets at 13, only to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Olowokandi getting drafted ahead of Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce in 1998, and more recently, Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma City to play for the Golden State Warriors.