View From The Top: Kevin Durant introduced as a Phoenix Sun; Jonathan Gannon takes the helm for Arizona Cardinals

02/17/23 • 71 min

Kevin Durant was formally introduced to the Valley yesterday at his press conference with the Phoenix Suns, are the Suns ready for a deep run in the playoffs now? Kendrick Perkins dissed the Suns after Mikal Bridges dropped a career high 45 points with the Brooklyn Nets, what is that all about? Jonathan Gannon was introduced as the next head coach for the Arizona Cardinals. Does he have what it takes to turn things around and help Kyler Murray right the ship? Plus, BASEBALL IS BACK! Pitchers and catchers have reported for the Arizona Diamondbacks and we are STOKED.

Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

7:00 - Valley Peaks

14:30 - Give Devin Booker his flowers too

20:00 - Gannon in the Valley

39:30 - Baseball is back!!

48:40 - Shut yo mouth Perkins/Say Whaaaat?

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Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

7:00 - Valley Peaks

14:30 - Give Devin Booker his flowers too

20:00 - Gannon in the Valley

39:30 - Baseball is back!!

48:40 - Shut yo mouth Perkins/Say Whaaaat?

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Previous Episode

Valley of the Suns

With all eyes on Arizona leading up to Super Bowl LVII, the Phoenix Suns stole the show as new majority owner Mat Ishbia officially took control of the team and quickly traded for NBA Superstar Kevin Durant. Did the Suns pay too much giving up Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder and four 1st round picks?How does Phoenix stack up against the rest of the league now?

Plus, several Arizona Diamondbacks will be representing their countries at the World Baseball Classic and the Arizona Cardinals still don’t have a head coach.

Join Shawn DePaz and Anthony Totri for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast!

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Next Episode

New Kids On The Block: The Arizona Cardinals have a new OC and DC

The Arizona Cardinals have announced that Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis will be their new offensive and defensive coordinators. Were these the right hires? How will Petzing help Kyler Murray and can Rallis help Buddah Baker shine? PLUS would you rather have Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns win a ring or the Arizona Coyotes secure the No. 1 pick in the draft and take Connor Bedard? Will Zac Gallen help lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a successful season?

Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

3:00 - Burritos!

7:00 - Mailbag time and Vance Joseph's new gig that is not the Arizona Cardinals

18:45 - Is this the best month in AZ sports in recent history with Kevin Durant and all?

24:10 - Would you rather, 1st overall draft pick for Coyotes or Suns NBA Championship

33:11 - It's baseball season, what do the Dbacks need to improve upon the most?

37:45 - Where will the snakes finish in the NL West with the SD Padres and the LA Dodgers?

45:25 - Can Lawson Crouse and Clayton Keller reach 30/40 goals this year?

48:30 - Does pineapple belong on pizza?

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