Live broadcast on August 12th recently, Amare-Stoudemire talked about his experience in the sun in an interview.
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Stoudemire said: “My time in the sun was wonderful. We were very successful. We started attacks for 7 seconds or less. Now this style is very common. In the past, the big man was mainly back beating, and I am was a very comprehensive big man. I used my speed to change the game situation. I am very grateful to the sun for appreciating what I have done. They will retire my jersey.”
Stoudemire’s career has been in the sun for 8 seasons, with an average of 21.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists.