Thursday Footnotes
by Tom Ziller on Oct 30, 2008 8:17 AM PDT
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Print* A slice of Kelly Dwyer's comments from Behind the Boxscore:
On the brighter side, Jason Thompson!!! Kings fans hate me for choosing to shoehorn a lame joke into our Kings preview instead of detailing his role in the rotation, but I'm sure they'll be quite chuffed with the rookie's 18 and 10-rebound debut. He looked great, and polished as well.
* Sam Amick on Thompson's night:
Kings forward Jason Thompson became the franchise's first player to post a double double (18 points and 10 rebounds) in his NBA debut since Jerry Lucas tallied 23 points and 17 rebounds in 1963.
From the same story, Kevin Martin talks about his rough night:
"It's one of them games where I'll forget about it quickly," said Martin, who ended with 17 points. "I cost us a couple buckets. It's just something I'll have to go back and look at on film, because I don't know what was going on there. I think tonight was just on me, personally."
* Spencer Hawes, from the post-game quotes:
"The biggest thing they say, especially with young guys, is consistency. You can't come out one night and do it and the next night not bring it, so I think that's what we're working towards. Doing it on a consistent basis every night."
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Dipped in chocolate.
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by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 30, 2008 9:21 AM PDT reply actions
Matenja
the game against wolves was only the first game, but, in this first game, we could see that JT is a excellente player, and we need a good rebounder apart from Hawes.
Hi, Matenja
You don’t have to put your screen name in the subject line. It always shows up as the signature at the end of your post.
Where are you from?
Let's go home.-Kevin Martin
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 30, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
ok
oh thanks, I’m from Spain, from a little city of the north, Palencia. Everybody can see my blog http://matenja.blogspot.com. Thanks man
That is awesome!
The basketball blog of Spain!
Seriously, you need to link to Sactown Royalty!
Let's go home.-Kevin Martin
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 30, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
thanks¡¡¡
the kings are my favourite team since Webber, J-Will, Stojakovic…and I was only ten years. Now, I’m 20 and I decided make my own museum of this franchise. In Spain, the NBA is very important, and more since Pau Gasol, Calderon, Rudy, Navarro, Jorge Garbajosa…but people dislike the kings and they prefer lakers, celtics, spurs or pistons.
everybody can comment in my blog. no problem.
Rubio
… after watching him in the Olympics, I wasn’t quite sure what I saw in him. I mean, it isn’t like he was bad or anything, I just don’t know how good he will be in the NBA
by melee on Oct 30, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rubio is 17!!!
And he was the starting point guard for his team in gold-medal game in the Olympics. And he handled it beautifully. Against U.S. point guards Kidd, Paul, and Deron Williams. Consider me a fan.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
consider me a skeptic
until we see some sustained performance. I agree with melee almost word for word.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Oct 30, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
uf
he is a great player, the greatest player of his age in the world. when he was 14 years old, he played in the ACB with the old people. he’s amazing
Rubio
His national team performances were/are pretty awesome, but he had a fairly quiet game against the US in the Olympics. I’m not saying he’s not up to the hype, I just want to see how he plays in the NBA. I just don’t think (right now, at least) he is a for-sure pickup that is going to blossom into the NBA elite. Could he? Sure, but there needs to be more evidence before people go crazy losing games to get a shot at picking him up.
yes
well said again.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Oct 30, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the buzz in Spain?
Is he going to be declaring/eligible for next year’s draft? Not sure how it works with international players
From Spain
In Spain anybody think about this, and I believe that 2009 isn’t his Draft, but for the kings would be a great piece of news
you have to be 19 yrs old now
Stern wants 20
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Oct 30, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to be 19 to declare for the draft as an international player
The same way you have to be 19 if you’re American.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I think you
only have to be 19 before the season starts, which RR will be begore the 09-10 season.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Oct 30, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
To further understand my point
Here is Larry Coon’s FAQ on the salary cap. This should answer any questions on the subject.
If this is about Ricky Rubio, his eligibility, then he has to be 19 in the calender year he is drafted, and if 2009 is that year, then he has to turn 19 before Jan 1st 2010. I hope that answers any questions.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
But do
Chinese Olympic rules apply?
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Oct 30, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Operating on so little sleep LTTG
I’m not even sure I know what that means. But, no?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I took it to be a joke
about changing his age ala the Chinese gymnastics team.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Oct 30, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Rubio
Yes, that was the joke. Come up with some ‘state issued’ Birth certificate and declare that former reports of his age were an unfortunate error.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Oct 31, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Not a big deal
I barely payed attention to the Olympics, so it hardly makes sense to me. But, now that you mention it, it does make sense actually.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I was kidding
The Chinese gymnasts in the Olympics were actually 14 years old, so I was responding to lietothegirls post about that. I think we’re lost in translation. ;-)
Shut up and Coach
Excellent Blog
I really like all of the polls, and I agree with your conclusion about Kenny Thomas(assuming I understood correctly).
Something like:
He will not get many minutes and maybe should not be in the NBA, but the Kings have to eat his contract and therefore any contribution would be good.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Oct 30, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome
Though I can’t read Spanish, your team preview looks incredibly detailed. Also, in case it isn’t clear, this absolutely does not represent the views of everyone on this side of the Atlantic. In fact, many of us find this position utterly ridiculous.
Shut up and Coach
Not McCain please¡¡
In Spain the people prefer Barack Obama, and I’m sure that Obama will be a better friend to Spanish presidente, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
So, Jason.
Oops, I’m sorry. Yes, I’ll refer to you as “Shock” Thompson from now on. My apologies. Say, I was wondering if you had a girlfriend? Just curious. You don’t like to party, do you? Hopefully not interested in introducing a third person into the relationship? No? Fantastic. Welcome to the team.
by melee on Oct 30, 2008 10:16 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Funny!
I hope the answer is ‘no’ as well.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Oct 30, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Personally
Didn’t get the opportunity (argh!) to watch the game. (Am I mad about this. You bet your fucking ass I am. Period, end of story!!!) That being said Kevin taking responsibility because he’s the leader for the loss is leadership. He didn’t blame anybody else, and he didn’t blame the Wolves. He blamed something “wrong” for his problems, and it’s his problem to correct. GOOD.
Given Thompson’s debut, and who can’t like it if you’re pro-Kings, that’s a nice luxury to have. Selling Moore, or Thomas, or Miller for cap relief or a song is a decent thing to go. Overloading a team with too much young talent is a problem. See: Williams, Shelden, and Douby, Quincy.
The bottom line: Martin plays a typical average game and they win if the supporting cast plays the same. But does the supporting cast play the same? There were good things about this game, and if nothing else, Reggie has confidence in the younger players for certain. If that includes Shelden Williams and Quincy Douby over the long haul, is that so much a bad thing? What if the Kings over-achieve and 38 games again?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Oct 30, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Trade Mikki
I just don’t know if this team won’t completely collapse without Bmiller. If JT plays as well, or even close, as he did last night m2 should be moved for whatever we can get (3pt specalist? Young SF prospect?) whatever, it gives him the minutes he needs to develop. Its going to take at least a few more games to find out if he’s ready for 20 consistantly.
I couldn’t agree more about tooo many young players as you probably know.
Sorry you missed the game, JT made me weepy although he stopped no one and used no fouls(?) and Hawes did a lot of very good offensive things in the first half – and did a pretty good job locking down on Al Jefferson in the 2nd (3pts?) although he wasn’t able to do both at the same time in either – it was encouraging.
Everyone played well enough to win except – well, I’ve said it before.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Oct 30, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah not only that
It’s not like the Wolves are considered to be a sleeper playoff team either.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Nobody knows about JT yet
Whether he can repeat that anytime soon, but Hawes’ play is really encouraging and looks like its here (mostly) to stay.
Whatever else he is, its clear he’s a legitimate NBA player of some level.
The Wolves do have Jefferson and some pretty good back-up bigs which he performed well against, you’d have to say its thier strength.
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