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Give Mo Taylor A Chance

by Tom Ziller on Jan 8, 2007 10:04 AM PST in Commentary

The Bee's Sam Amick has a terrific look at Maurice Taylor's big impact during the Portland game.

Proving size does matter after all in Kings land, Maurice Taylor had his New Year's resolution come true just one week into the new calendar.

More minutes for "Big Mo" came in an overtime loss to Portland on Saturday, when the 6-foot-9, 265-pounder used his width and pent-up energy to help down low. In 13 minutes, he had six rebounds, two assists and a block.

Amick fails to mention the two plays that truly stand out in my mind as to Taylor's impact on the game:

[POR 87-91] 4thQ, 4:43 left: Taylor Jump Shot: Missed
[POR 89-93] 4thQ, 1:22 left: Taylor Jump Shot: Missed

That was the most surprising thing about the loss to Portland: down the stretch of a tight game, the Kings were putting the ball in an elite offensive players' hands. Yet the big fella, who is shooting a solid .188 from the floor this season, couldn't connect from 18-feet.

Usually, when you have a guy like "Big Mo" Taylor taking the big jumpshots for you in crunch time, you win those games. It just wasn't meant to be for the Kings on Saturday.

That doesn't mean you abandon the strategy, though: I hope Coach Musselman shows renewed confidence in Mo in the future, and sets up some plays that springs Taylor free from the left elbow. Maybe we can have scrubs like Kevin Martin set some screens for Taylor, and let Mo use his superior shooting touch to get the Kings back on track for the playoffs.

That's why those plays had the biggest impact Saturday - we got to see some plays that can work in the near future. Now, if only Muss can find some minutes for Big Mo...

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Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

This was all brilliant coaching strategy for later this year. The Kings might be doing well, and we just need to throw them off, so we'll run 17 straight pick and rolls with Mo "Marley" Taylor and Kenny "the poodle" Thomas. Thats coaching that wins you games right there.

by Chris The Greek on Jan 8, 2007 10:18 AM PST reply actions

Snicker, snicker.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 8, 2007 9:00 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

Might I suggest you use this handy Sarcasm Siren in the future so people don't think they missed the memo about today being opposite day? Or that you've lost your damned mind?

by Jeff Reguilon on Jan 8, 2007 11:42 AM PST reply actions

Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

What are you talking about? I'm the least sarcastic person around.

by Tom Ziller on Jan 8, 2007 1:13 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

Via http://www.snpp.com/episodes/3F21.html:

Teen2: Are you being sarcastic, dude?
Teen1: I don't even know anymore.

Kings-obsessed. A's obsessed. More ramblings: louisgray.com

by louismg on Jan 8, 2007 1:16 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

Maurice demonstrated that we can use a wide body or two inside. If he could drop a few more pounds, he could be productive. I'll take the six rebounds, two assists and a block in l3 minutes.

I'm surprised that you failed to mention the way Artest completely shut down rookie, Brandon Roy in the first half--allowed him to convert his first six shots for l3 points. I think Roy scored 22 total including the goal to tie the game in regulation and that was with Artest guarding him most of the game.

During several sequences, Williamson looked like Carlos Boozer running the pick and roll. The Kings may have found something useful here. (I'm being serious now--this last paragraph is not sarcasm.)

by aspen on Jan 8, 2007 1:19 PM PST reply actions

Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

Roy showed his talent, getting by Artest and Salmons numerous times. He's a quick cat.

by Tom Ziller on Jan 8, 2007 1:40 PM PST up reply actions

Yes, It's a real silver lining...

to have Big nasty transform into boozer. Who woulda thunk it.
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by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 8, 2007 9:03 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Yes, It's a real silver lining...

Thanks for the reference to the Detroit site. Corlisss is a class act and has long been one of my favorites. He still has some "play" left and I'm hoping that Geoff will find a way to offer him a new contract. Considering the way he trains and takes care of himself, he could be a valuable teammate for several more years.

by aspen on Jan 9, 2007 12:14 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

The solid play of Corliss has at least exposed one fallacy in Adelman's coaching strategy. Do you remember last season when Miller was playing 40 minutes per game and Corliss couldn't even get in the lineup to give him a breather? Adelman's oft-repeated logic: "Who's he gonna guard?" It was always tough to get into Adelman's graces, but Muss has at least shown a willingness to tinker with the lineups a bit.

Freakin' Kings.

by DB on Jan 8, 2007 1:43 PM PST reply actions

Re: Give Mo Taylor A Chance

http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-19/why-we-love-big-nasty

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 8, 2007 9:08 PM PST reply actions

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