Free Justin Williams

by Tom Ziller on Nov 22, 2007 6:29 AM PST in Recaps

I don't what else to write. This should have been a 50-point loss, not a 16-point loss. That first half reminded me a little bit of Game 2 against Dallas in 2003, before Chris Webber's franchise-altering injury. There's nothing you can do but stay out of the way, more or less.

So yeah, I take one thing from it: free Justin Williams. Ten rebounds in 15 minutes... on a team who desperately needs rebounding... when Mikki Moore and Kenny Thomas are featured prominently. I don't want to see Williams at the expense of Spencer Hawes (and we saw why last night -- 12 points in 20 minutes on a variety of smooth moves), but Williams is almost necessary, especially in the second quarter of games. He should be in when all the backups are in -- backups miss more (especially Sacramento's bench), and Williams is a stud offensive rebounder. Let him help you.

Otherwise, godspeed to the Artest family and Happy Thanksgiving. (And if you'd like to see what dominated my attention the last few days, enjoy The Chronicles of Starbury.)

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Re: Free Justin Williams

does anyone remember williams taking it to duncan last year in san antonio??? something like 10 points and 11 boards??? all justin has to do is rebound, get a few garbage points, block a few shots, have the oppponet thinking about getting their shots blocked. the last 20-25 games last year he responded very well. send moore to the bench or anywhere for a good sub, thomas to anyone for a second round pick, and keep shareef for a solid back up too. it is time to start hawes or williams at the power forward spot.

colbyw

by colbyw on Nov 22, 2007 8:39 AM PST reply actions

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The only thing keeping Justin off the floor is his pitiful free throws. He can easily be nullified on the offensive end by the defense playing hack-a-Justin. Why doesn't Justin improve his free throw shooting? It's inexcusable. My little boy can shoot better than Justin. If I made $800,000 a year I'd have my own personal indoor court where I'd shoot free throws for six hours a day.

by KingsFan on Nov 22, 2007 9:04 AM PST reply actions

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While Williams does need to improve on his free throws I don't know that it's keeping him from getting minutes as The Kings don't run offense for him. That is, while his free throw shooting is painful he really does not get a lot of attempts. I could certainly see his free throw shooting keeping him on the bench in the closing minutes of tight games.

I think that for Justin to get more minutes he has to get a little better grasp of his role in the offense, especially setting high screens. The fact that his raw athleticism is so desperately needed by us speaks volumes about the other guys that occupy the front court.

Side Note - Everybody needs to set some time aside and read TZ's Starbury Chronicles. It is absolutely freakin' amazing! But set aside at least 30 minutes before you click on the link. It is highly addictive. U da man, TZ!

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by section214 on Nov 22, 2007 10:01 AM PST up reply actions

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Yes, very funny read TZ. I especially liked Starbury's artsy Euro film.

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 22, 2007 12:59 PM PST up reply actions

Starbury Chronicles

Starbury Chronicles are a definite must-read. I love how Ron-Ron was worked in.

Ballhype

by jgurney on Nov 22, 2007 8:43 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Starbury Chronicles

Thanks for all the kind words, everyone. It was a labor of... well, it was kind-of just a labor.

by Tom Ziller on Nov 23, 2007 3:03 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Free Justin Williams

i guess justin is still being punished for trying to learn the triangle offense

by cwebb on Nov 22, 2007 9:06 AM PST reply actions

Re: Free Justin Williams

lol, it's really quite simple according to phil jackson

Whether your dominating the playground, the last one to leave the gym, or your big time like Mike Bibby...

by CrownUs93 on Nov 23, 2007 3:24 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Free Justin Williams

kwame still doesn't get it

by cwebb on Nov 23, 2007 4:30 PM PST up reply actions

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Neither does Shaq.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Nov 24, 2007 1:51 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Free Justin Williams

Nice Starbury take TZ. You (and your cronies on fanhouse) did a good job.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Nov 22, 2007 2:50 PM PST reply actions

Re: Free Justin Williams

I don't see why Justin is becoming fan favorite on this site! When Kings were GREAT team of NBA contenderers, they had stars like Dug Chrissy with strong value to wife, putting hand up saluting her womanhood evry TIME he step on court! Now Justin, and what he do, salute wife AND ONE MORE LADY each time, becos that's his way, with TWO WOMENS at the SAME TIME! That's his SALUET when he get on court and about to miss free throw! Camera show him, show salute, show wife, then frantickly flash past fanns to find OTHER WOMAN WITH DRUGS IN HER DRINK ALSO SALUTTING for Justin's missed freethrows! Hack Justin so we can find all his WOMENS and look HIS LAWYER SALUUTTING NOW, TOO, HIS MISSED FREE THROWS! This is future of ONCE GREAT KINGS TEMA??

by Brother Hedo on Nov 23, 2007 2:15 PM PST reply actions