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There is rarely a mention of Mike D’Antoni that doesn’t include “seven seconds or less,” a reference to his revolutionary style of play that made the Phoenix Suns one of the most exciting teams in the league in the mid-2000s. Led by point guard Steve Nash and complemented by Amar’e Stoudemire and Shawn Marion, the Suns brought a new brand of play to the NBA, with speed, pick-and-rolls and open 3s.
Former Sports Illustrated writer Jack McCallum had a front-row seat to the team’s remarkable 2005-06 season, capturing the behind-the-scenes moments and on-court feats in his book “:07 Seconds or Less: My Season on the Bench With the Runnin’ and Gunnin’ Phoenix Suns.