Unhappy with your status with Phoenix sunscenter Jusuf divers He said he didn’t talk to the coach Mike Budenholzer Within two months, moving so far that two “have no relationship”.
Diver, who started 23 matches this season, before he was transferred to the bench at the beginning of this month, he did not play from January 7. He said that Budenholzer did not tell him that he would sit the match of January 9 against The Atlanta Hawksand Saturday victory 119-109 of Washington Wizards The ninth game was marked in a row, which he missed.
“We have no relationship,” said DABIC for Budenholzer, as Arizona Republic. “So it’s okay. For me, just be a professional and do the best I can. Work and stay for everything that can be, but there is no chaos or bringing it to this team. They already have a lot. Try. Be as professional as possible and work for something else. “
A diver, which has an average of 8.6 points and 9.2 rebounds, has been replaced in the starting composition Mason Plumlee When the sun played in Philadelphia 76ers January 6. For the first time he left the bench from the 2016-17 season, when he played in Denver Nuggets AND Nikola Jokic He became a starting center.
“It is difficult to understand why,” said Dibki about Budenholzer to transfer him to a bench. “As you know, I try to do what they want from me. I play my role or anything else, but at the end of the day it is NBA. “
With the mink Budenholzer used three other centers in his rotation, including Plumlee and Nick Richardswhose sun acquired in the trade of January 15. Richards started the last three matches and had 20 points and 19 rebounds in Saturday’s victory. Recruit Very oghododo He also had minutes from the bench.
Budenholzer turned to the comments of Divers after Saturday’s match.
“It’s never easy in this league, said Budenholzer.” He didn’t play. I’m sure it is frustrated, so I respect it. “
He added: “There were conversations. There were communication, but you know that we have three or four guys who play in the same position. We will go with the one who gives us our best chance. You must earn your minutes and it has been handed over. “
Diver said that he had nothing against other people Suns.
“I am glad that Bud will find someone he can play,” said Diver about Richards. “I think it’s refreshing to turn four centers. I think this is something that is balanced and this is the NBA. I don’t mind Nick. I can help in any way, but I’m glad they found someone they want to play. “
Posted to Phoenix in three teams before the 2023-24 season, Divers started 76 games this year, on average 10.9 points and 11 rebounds per match.
Despite his situation, Diver said that he believed that he would be with the sun after the date of trade on February 6, but he added that he would be prepared if he was moved.
“One door closed, the other finally, sooner or later,” said Dibki.
He added: “It was like that. Life is unfair. “
