Book Review #44

Seven Seconds or Less: My Season on the Bench with the Runnin' and Gunnin' Phoenix Suns by Jack McCallum

It would be tough to pick a better season to follow the Suns than 2005-2006. McCallum, while occassionally being guilty of an overshare, bares all in an exceptionally complimentary manner. Nash is the benevolent quarterback, Bell is the good guy with a bit of a temper issue, Marion's a superstar who doesn't get enough credit, Barbosa and Diaw are angels. And D'Antoni? I'm now his biggest fan. Meanwhile, opposing teams, namely the Lakers and Kobe Bryant are discussed as complete jerk-offs. It makes for some great drama. Plus, I bit and now I'm back to being a Suns fan.

General consensus: Fun for basketball fans. But be warned, Laker fans. You're not going to love Round 1 of the playoffs. Even Luke isn't spared.