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May 14, 2021
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (right) has played a large leadership role with the team and will need to continue that during the playoffs. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
PHOENIX – Suns coach Monty Williams has used several phrases that stuck with his players throughout their 2020-21 season. Asked about one that stood out, veteran forward Jae Crowder recalled a tangible example that epitomizes his team’s mentality as it approaches its first playoff appearance since 2009-10.
“One day, he gave everyone screws, like wrenches, a screwdriver, he passed them all around,” Crowder said. “We was like, ‘What is this?’ We’re all holding screwdrivers.
May 6, 2021
Rob Miller, in his boat Old School, makes a run at Hidden Lake near Buckeye during last month’s Spring Shootout, sponsored by the Arizona Drag Boat Association. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
Donald Wilson started racing drag boats 21 years ago, but the Spring Shootout last month was only his second time out since picking the sport back up. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
Drivers waiting for the lanes to clear hold their place by grabbing a rope draped across Hidden Lake. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
Arizona Drag Boat Association races have 10 competition classes: Personal Water Craft, River Racer, Stock Eliminator, Modified Eliminator, Top Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, Quick Eliminator, Blown Gas Flat, Pro Outlaw and Top Alcohol Flat. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
April 28, 2021
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski has found his rhythm in April, feeling “more comfortable” as an offensive weapon and veteran leader during the Honda West Division playoff race. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
PHOENIX – Through the rough patches this season, the Arizona Coyotes have called upon their leaders to make sense of the team’s troubles.
Veteran defenseman Alex Goligoski is often summoned after tough defeats, answering the media’s questions in a meaningful manner to reinforce his team’s confidence.
However, following a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings Saturday night at Staples Center, Goligoski took center stage to share his impressions on an impressive road performance.
April 26, 2021
Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker have stood out as leaders on the team this season. Booker with his big-moment performances and Ayton with the dramatic strides he has taken from his rookie season. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
Booker (right), here fighting to gain control of the ball after getting tangled up with Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young, has led the Suns with his trademark intensity. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)
Suns guard Jevon Carter has been a valuable rotation player who has also demonstrated surprising accuracy from 3-point range. Here he passes the ball to Dario Saric. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News)