Chandler’s leadership could be greatest legacy of Suns tenure

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By HUNTER ROBINSON
Cronkite News

PHOENIX — Tyson Chandler may not be part of the long-term future for the Phoenix Suns, but he is doing everything he can to make sure his mark is left on the team for years to come.

When talking to young guys, there is one thing that Chandler knows is vitally important:

“Details,” Chandler said.

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Chandler’s Andersen, caddie father ready for U.S. Open

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By GREG MACAFEE
Cronkite News

CHANDLER — Mason Andersen, a recent Hamilton High School graduate, will compete with some of the best golfers in the world Thursday at the U.S. Open.

Mason won’t be tackling this year’s star-studded field at Erin Hills Country Club in Wisconsin alone. At a tournament that concludes on Father’s Day, his dad, Richard, will be walking alongside him as his caddie.

“I’m no real caddie,” Richard said. “I’m just there to calm him down really or to keep him up. Sometimes he’ll make a couple bogeys to start a round and I have to remind him that ‘you’ve done this before. I’ve seen you start off with three bogeys and then follow it up with three birdies and you’re right back where you started. You can do this.’ ”

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