Hurts, don't it?
That's what Steve Nash and others associated with the Suns over the last five years are saying to themselves after Portland's Brandon Roy became another victim to the injury bug.
Roy has decided to undergo surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus, and Blazers fans, management, and observers are already putting asterisks and "It's too bad..." next to their takes on the Suns/Blazers first-round matchup.
Just don't expect the same pity from Phoenix.
Look, Phoenix has suffered their own playoff misfortune over the last few years. Ridiculous suspensions aside, their recent postseason history has been equally marred.
First and most obvious, the Suns are without their one legit center in Robin Lopez. Jarron Collins is a banging bit player-turned-starter and Channing Frye is a shooting softy who won't rebound or use his length consistently on defense.
Delving into postseasons past, you'll find Phoenix headlining the league's IL.
2005
Joe Johnson fractures an eye socket after Dallas' Jerry Stackhouse performs the always ill-advised chase-down block attempt ...
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NBA Playoffs: Don’t Expect Suns To Pity Blazers’ Injury Woes
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