Game #30: Raptors at Kings
by Tom Ziller on Dec 26, 2008 5:00 PM PST
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I don't mean to distract from the game at hand, a disappointing Raptors team coming West to spar with a napalm(ed/ing) Kings team, but ... let me distract myself.
I'm trying to figure out how Toronto has been so bad with Chris Bosh, such a masterful player. I mean, he came into the season as a darkhorse MVP candidate ... and played like it for a few weeks. But the general malaise surrounding that team has cut his culture into bits, and Bosh is the type of player that comes off infinitely better when he wins. (Like Elton Brand, Chris Webber, Antawn Jamison ... basically any mercurial four.) With the right program, Bosh is a top 5 player. On a losing team, he's not everything you want. As a superstar, expectations get out of hand. There's only so many ways the public blame gets sliced, you know?
It's sad, really. Many fans in Toronto have been brutal, as if it is Bosh's fault that there isn't a quality scorer but he on the roster. Or that Andrea Bargnani can't even put bits together, let alone the whole package. Or that the point guard depth behind Jose Calderon is a bad joke, and that the depth at two-gard INCLUDING Anthony Parker is way bad.
And though Martin has been injured for all but nine games, it's a similar situation here. Grant Napear has been downright catty (surprise) when it comes to Martin on the radio and during games. "This team might have a chance if IT COULD EVER get Kevin Martin back." Yes, the chap loves sitting on the sidelines and watching his less spectacular teammates get blown to smithereens. Of course he does. It hasn't gotten quite to Peja/Bonzi levels yet, but the chirping from the lowest level of area fans -- the level of fans that gets onto sports talk radio, natch -- is distressingly awful. Francisco Garcia didn't sit out despite feeling OK. Martin isn't either. If he's not playing, he can't play.
People see Martin in a suit, they see the team's record. "Kevin Martin can't lead a team!" And you know what else, bub: Sherman wouldn't win the War on Terror. When you aren't on the floor, you can't win. And when you have to cover for at least two and often three other positions (Bosh), you can't win. There are metaphysical restrictions placed on Earthly beings. Even the stars (non-LeBron division) must follow them.
Maybe one day the pair can bring happiness to the World together, as one. Hint hint. Cough. Ahem.
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Game's at 7. Go Kings.
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God, Grant is such a baby sometimes. I could listen to Jerry all day long, but Peaches really takes himself wayyyy to seriously.
Bosh for Napear
I’d do this trade in a minute, and twice on Sundays.
And even if Bosh only did play-by-play.
Grant Napear is a hack. And I mean no offense to hacks when I say that.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
The difference between Grant Napear and my stool
is the amount of corn.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
Eeeeeeeeeew!
Coming to you live from the land of interim coaches.
by LeaguePassAddict on Dec 26, 2008 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
funny that's what Nape and my stool have in common
and I agree with LPA – Eeew!
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 Dec 26, 2008 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
Rec'd for truth
Hopefully Speed can fully recover soon and be back to help this team get some wins.
This next 3 games at home are very important to regain some confidence so here’s hoping to 2 wins. Go Kings!!
hey anyone got an internet link for the game?
by Out of Service Pervis on Dec 26, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions
http://www.justin.tv/burgers4everyone
looks like this may switch to the kings after the rockets game
Thank you very much Beagle!!!
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
Yeah, the Raps are a bit of a train wreck this season
On paper they should be a lot better. Let’s hope they don’t figure it out tonight. Go Kings!
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
It would seem like they have 2/3 of their big 3
but something isn’t right
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Bargnani and Moon
Both of these players are WAY overrated. Bargnani is 7’0 and is a worse rebounder than Mikki Moore. Moon is very athletic. That’s it really. Parker has never been very good. O’Neal is a very good player but he may still not have found a way to fit in yet. Besides Calderon and Bosh, the rest of the cast are overrated and underwhelming. Kopono is perhaps the x-factor. If he is hot, Toronto can beat anybody.
"Oh, boy! This website is very good. Hey, let's talk about the Raiders!" - "Peaches" Napier
uhhhh, I’m not sure that kopono being hot would mean that the raptors can ‘beat anybody’…
by Out of Service Pervis on Dec 26, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Oh joy
violet palmer
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
I doubt Toronto would do this but...
Calderon and Bargnani for Salmons and Udrih works in the trade machine.
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Dec 26, 2008 7:10 PM PST reply actions
I wouldn't want Bargnani
"Oh, boy! This website is very good. Hey, let's talk about the Raiders!" - "Peaches" Napier
the move would be for Calderon. Bargnani would be there just to make the numbers work.
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Dec 26, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
Perhaps TJ Ford made the Craps better than they would care to admit
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
0-2 on shots you've got to make Spence
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
Well he used to be
"Oh, boy! This website is very good. Hey, let's talk about the Raiders!" - "Peaches" Napier
look at all those empty seats
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
I think it's time to put an end to the Miller/Hawes starting duo
I’d prefer:
- Hawes/JT
*Miller/JT
or even
Hawes/Moore
Miller/Hawes is greater only than Miller/Moore.
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
I wouldn't mind JT and Miller as the starting frontcourt
but of course I would prefer Shock and Hawes
Hawes & JT starting right now
is the worst idea ever.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I just think putting the two
best offensive bigs in together hurts them both in regards to getting into the flow and leaves the 2nd unit short on scoring.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
True
I’ve been saying (to myself) that JT and Brad should start. The combinations just work better. I just hope Hawes understands why he may go to the bench (not like it would happen but just in case it does)
I been saying that to myself too
We’re both crazy! Woohoo! (And right unfortunately)
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
If Mikki could catch
he’d average 15 and 8.
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
that was a great catch by Mikki
the pass was at his toes.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Maybe you're right but
it looked like a good pass to me.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
we might be talking about different plays, Mikki was actually involved in several there (not always a good thing for us) :)
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
true
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
I like the new "where amazing happens" commercial
with giant Oden dunking and scaring the tiny bus of tourists.
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
haven't seen that one yet
I’m sure I will. Only get NBA commercials on broadband international.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, there's the Pau Gasol one
funny
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
I was wondering if anyone would have the guts to say that, that was good defense on Bosh.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I missed it
I was typing. ;p
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
You wonder how rookies ever learn, with all the “rookie calls”. No other post player in the league would that 3 sec call be made on.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
JT!
bucket has been really small for him the last few weeks
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
I'm tired
of giving up 30pt quarters
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
But it's becoming a tradition
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
both teams are playing a pretty uninspired 1st quarter
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Woohoo
An opponent down to our level!
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
finally
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Are you accusing me of poor fanship by not participitating in game threads recently?
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
no
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Why not? Have I taught you nothing? :)
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
just glad to have you back
but yeah, I have learned a few things from you
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Oh
I was talking about pointing fingers & laying blame at the feet of others while you’re doing the very things you’re accusing others of.
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
still working on that
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Hah Jerry
the Mitch Richmond 3… toe on the line. Classic!
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
8 TOs for the Raps
too bad they’re shooting so well.
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
Not everybody can be so all around bad as our beloved dipshits Kfan
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
Oh my
Brad Miller erasing a shot like he’s Hakeem, you don’t see that every month.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
On Brad/JT starting...
I think you guys a re right, it makes sense, but JT needs to get his act together first. You don’t tell a rookie, “Hey look, you’ve sucked for a month, welcome to starting.”
Once JT gets his act together, I think it will happen.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Yep
might be better to go with Hawes and Moore, until that happens.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
I see that
But at the same time, starting does not suggest he’s better or even that he deserves it. It’s about matchups. If he’s not playing good h’ll come out. It just seems like a very scenario for him to start alongside Brad.
Another argument for JT starting
being in with Beno, Martin/Cisco, Salmons and MIller, he would not need to look to score. Just hit the boards, D up and get garbage points.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
But
don’t you want to run the offense through him? We need to give him the chance to be more than an energy guy.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
That can come with time
he’s not even close to ready for that at this point.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
I find Angela Tsai very annoying
She’s not stupid, but, she is annoying. Maybe I’m just hyper critical.
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
Unfortunately eduardo
She’s not improving. She can’t even talk with a consistent flow. (Although saying those words in consecutive fashion aren’t the easiest things in the world I will grant.)
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
so you're saying she's not having a breakout sophomore year
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Nice finish in transsistion by JT
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
Whatever you may dislike about Bobby J
The guy is a pro, he works his ass off, and I’ve never felt like he wasn’t trying.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Extended minutes
for Bobby Brown so far.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
flop
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
no picking on Cisco
except for a few Mikki moments, he’s been our best interior defender. Bosh/O’Neal going to get 50+ tonight, all on dunks or 5footers?
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Was it just me?
Or did it look like Bargnani tried to closeline Cisco?
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
Maybe it was just me....
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
cisco was planning the flop before contact was made
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
NBA commercials are lame
Even by the low NBA standards.
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
Ummm Beno all the way to the cup?
What are these guys thinking?
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
Well yes
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
(The Raptors)
They also have 12 TO’s now. Kings are also up 46-41.
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
take the charge spence
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Let's stretch this thing to 10 at the break
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
nice board spence
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Hit those boards
you funky white boys
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
Rick James is angry they're stealing the chorus line....
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
Glad someone got the
reference, should have known it would be you.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
I hope I'm not the only one Mary Jane :P
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
John Salmons with the nice pass
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
Spencer
can’t make a shot to save his life, but these last couple minutes have been his best in a long time.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
that's a lesson JT has yet to learn
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
i just hope
we can end strongly and not do anything stupid leading into the 1/2
And from a white guy?
Blasphemous!
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
What an ugly ass FT by Bosh
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
That's the most awkward FT shot streak.
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
For clanged FT's bouncing off at all angles?
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
when we foul I like to see our opponents on the floor
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Kings up 52-47
Grant & Jerry talking like there isn’t a game going on is getting very annoying.
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
Miller with 15 first half points......
Brad Miller. I loathe you.
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
We switched Spencer onto O'Neal
that last time now; Spencer’s doing a lot better job on him.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I'm shocked I tell you
I’m going to Jack n the Box now.
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
and you will loathe him even more when he comes back on another team and drops 18 on us in the half
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Not if it brings back the Kings reasonable talent I won't
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
Craps within 4
And counting……Cmon boys, let’s finish out the half so poorly we lose the lead! We can do it boys!
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
Maybe Shawese needs to start wearing the Hello Kitty backpack 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
due to injuries spence didn't really hava a chance last year to hit the rookie wall
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Grant & Jerry are questioning the refs in a call that went the Kings way
What are they smoking?
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
Thank God for the old guys
Bobby Jackson woke us up with 10 quick points, and Salmons carried the seconds quarter.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Good to be leading at the half
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
Wow the Raptors are aweful
Beyond Bosh, JO, and Calderon
both teams are looking like they would rather of had the day after Christmas off
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Who wouldn't?
work sucked today :)
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
If I didn't need the money
I wouldn’t be going to work in a couple hours. Seattle w/ ice & snow sucks.
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
True
actually, since no one basically was in the office, I got a ridiculous amount of work done. That and these boards were slow. :P
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Difference is
Minnesota is used to it, and I’m hoping they use salt. Apparently, they won’t use it in King County because of the Salmon. (NO I’m not kidding.) So what do we get instead? Sand. Seattle, where publicy stupidity in the highest of office’s happens.
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
Oh & not only that
They’re talking about the possibility of a flood. (I really can’t waint for that. Oh boyyyyy!)
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
Wow, that was ugly Brad
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
Followed up by a play
on D, that was equally as ugly.
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions
Are you talking about
his horrible hook shot, the spft foul on JO, the missed rebound and soft D on Calderon?
Bingo
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
Didn't that
look like the old Kings’ action that Webber/Peja/Bibby would run? Our “simplified” offense still defies description, at least by me.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Yank Brad
Jose beats him to a rebound on a Bosh miss. 3 terrible plays in a row.
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
At least Brad didn't foul and make it an and one
did anyone else see another positive on that defense?
shake and bake with processed white flour
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
The good thing is
We’re running this guy out there vs the best players at the 4, and while he’s struggling, he’s still playing hard. Shawes don’t have a future? Psshaw I say.
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
Better now in a bad season
Then later when the kIngs are trying to make the playoffs.
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
Patience...
He’ll get there.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Ohh I know
I’m not gonn go coolcat on you and say his dead to me and all that crap. At least he has the moves, he just needs to learn how to put the ball in
Nothing wrong with venting
I’d wonder what’s wrong with you if you weren’t doing that Eduardo. :)
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 Jerry's comment "nip it in the bud"
Was a thinly veiled shot @ b52. What yall think?
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
Hah
smoked him
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions
out--he smoked him OUT
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 say you're operating in a total different reality than jewrry is
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
has Ricky indicated if he's declaring for the 09 draft?
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Didn't Kapono
travel there? that “layup” didn’t hit anything and he got his own rebound
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I've learned that a travel anywhere else in the world
is just not so in the NBA.
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
Brad needs some bench time
he’s being out-hustled by everyone.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Wow
Beno shooting an open jumper.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
He didn't stub his toe while doing it?
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
Beno shooting b2b jumpers?
Oh my god Beno. What the fuck is wrong with you? Don’t you know how to suck?
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
That was a pretty move
by Jermaine O’Neal
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Nice move O'Neal
may just look quick compared to Brad though.
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
Not just old ones
we got Jerome James a nice contract.
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
There's something about Arco JO likes
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
Great line Viliphied
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'm going out on a limb
and saying its the “defense”
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
When the KIngs can't sell out vs the C's
You know Sacramento is having problems with money.
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
Haha
“By the way Jerry, the world champions Boston Celtics in town on Sunday… There are still tickets available….”
No shit
dang brad is going to the bench
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Make the Bitter Pot face go away! Forever Geoiff Petrie! Make him go away forever!
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 will never miss brad
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Yeah the way Brad's playing
He can’t go away fast enough.
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
The NBA
where the record for illegal screen calls in a game happens.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I'm so glad those commercials have stopped
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
there’s still plenty of them on League Pass
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Good thing I don't have it then lol
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
Since I have your attention (maybe)
Are you blacked out from Wolves games?
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
Yes
I have to watch them on local channels.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Stop n Pop of Canis Hoopus was talking about this
Do you live inside that 150 mile radius or whatever it is?
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
No
I live in the Minneapolis suburbs. Wolves games are blacked out on League Pass if they are on local TV.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I know that
Trust me I’ve subscribed a ton of times to League Pass (4 times in the last 7 years. And will again when I can. This year, not so much.)
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
Sorry
I misunderstood your question I think.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
When it's poorly phrased
It is on the person who started it. (In this case me.)
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 we're watching different channels
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Looks like another 3rd quarter letdown
This is getting old
4th foul on Bosh
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
What happen to Hawes?
He looks terrible today.
he's missing reggie
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
He's playing hard
shooting badly, it happens to young guys.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
He's 20 years old
That happens with 20 year old kids sometimes. Even one’s from Upper Queen Anne.
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
4 fouls on O'Neal now. may be the only thing
that can save us
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
Only the end of the season can save this team Kfan
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
Bah humbug
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions
I'd knew you'd understand :P
Are you enjoy the 25 feet of snow? :P
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
No Way!
50 more games of this! :-)
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Ain't it great being a fan?
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
JT
couple free throws, nice jump shot, maybe he’ll get going a little.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
We can only hope
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
We have the 3 best 3-point shooting 7 footers in the NBA here
today?
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
Listed at 6'-11"
per ESPN
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
booby buckets to end the 3rd
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
she seemed more excited about the shoppiong in SAC than being married to sheldon
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Omg
She’s just terrible! I really hate Angela Tsai. I really hate her. I really really do. And she’s good looking. The world is heading to a terrible fate whne good looking woman are talentless.
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
and shes not even good looking
I don’t get why they have her.
It's not her looks that's the issue
It’s her mouth, and more accurately, what comes out of it. She speaks worse than I do, which is saying something.
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 agree
she has absolutely no stage presence. Why don’t they just have Katy do the on the court? At least they’d have somebody that could look the players in the eye and not belt high.
They're being patient with her
And every time she opens her mouth, I just cringe.
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
She makes
my cringe-o-meter go off the charts.
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Dec 26, 2008 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
Good foul Cisco
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
2 fouls in
1 minute 20. we put teams in the penalty with at least 7 minutes left in quarters far too often!
YOu mean this team sucks?
I"m shocked I tell you.
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
maybe a little
but i watch for the day this caterpillar becomes the most beautiful butterfly!!
by thisismellow on Dec 26, 2008 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
How much time you got?
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
JT
hustling, our offense looks terrible overall.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
When you're losing by 7 pts to a sub 500 team at home
After 3 days off, they’re might be something wrong with some of your veterans. (Ahem, Mr. Petrie.)
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
To be fair
I love our young guys, but they have sucked horribly tonight.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I can live with JT sucking
It happens with newer players in this league. It’s the veterans that piss me off. (INcluding Bobby Jackson, although he isn’t doing anything to hurt the team tonight.)
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 know it's hasn't been long but do you see KNatt making any difference yet?
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
We aren't down 30
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
Brad Miller Sucks
Kenny Natt can’t change that.
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
Bad sequence
for JT
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
Mikki screwed the pooch on that breakdown
JT started it and Mikki didn’t help out on D
the Sacramento Kings
Where exposing the other teams flaws will never happen.
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
At 1 -26
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
Okay I'm sorry
I meant to say 1-28.
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
Omg
The Kings may score 2 in a row. The world may fall off it’s axis. Jesus is the next great PF I tell ya.
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
Bobby Jackson still can score
Sell him for a song!
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
Closer to the 1st overall pick?
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
5 fouls on Bosh
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
Bosh has picked up his 5th foul
Now I’m really hoping the Kings lose. I’m hoping they can prove that losing any game under any circumstances is always possible for this group.
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
it's been snowing in seattle for 3 weeks straight due to global warming
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
That's not the capper
Now they’re saying it’s very possible we might get a flood too. (You would think a city with this much water around it could handle it better, but it can’t.)
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
Brad Baby with his 5th personal foul too
I think this is a worthwhile tradeoff, if you want the Kings to win.
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 smell a classic TZ photoshop
Or maybe a classic Section photoshop.
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
That's a given
the question is: How pissed will you be when it happens.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
Potential Slogans
Brad Miller Whineries -
Brad doesn’t put a cork in it until he feels like putting a cork in it.
Drown your sorrows with Brad Miller whine.
Drop your defense and yield to Brad Miller whine.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
That's what she said
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions
Brad started his drive with 10 seconds to go
but couldn’t beat the clock. ;p
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Going down to the wire
Last year’s we took good teams to the last minute. This year we don’t discriminate, let’s do it with bad teams too
Can't really ask for much more from this team
than to hang in there and see what happens.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
It turns out
double-teaming guys is legal in the NBA after the score 30
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I have not had a cance to do this all night
éééééé and I don’t like it
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
I agréé
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
How do you get those apostophre's?
(I never did learn how to do that.)
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
Hold the alt key
and type “0233” on the number pad keys.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
You are the master
I bow down to your masterness.
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 DON'T GET IT
i’M TOO STUPID TO GET IT. i’M BRAD MILLER OF STR. Wah look at my bitter pot face!
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
é
Oui. The last line was a joke. :)
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 love justintv
For the last hour the feed has been a hour behind. Now it’s caught up. (It’s probablyi my computer, but I’m saying. Cmon!)
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
Just remember, when you want to despair
it could be worse, we could be Minnesota
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Or the Clips
or Memphis, or Seattle.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
I like a lot of Memphis' core
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 at least we had a competitive
team in my lifetime.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
Ownership matters
The KIngs have had better owners along the way than Memphis has ever had.
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
Yep
helps ease the despair.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
Well for you & me anyway
I’m not sure how many fans realize that.
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
You have perspective on the Iron Ranger
I could never have.
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
there's not a big difference between seatlle and minnesota right now
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
It's easier to go to home games if you live in Minn.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
tru. I have been to Oklahoma City once and none of you ever have to go there..........ever
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Nothing against OKC, but it's a long
trip if you live in Seattle, just to see a game.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
Huh?
I don’t get it. Do you mean it’s a long trip in Seattle to get to Key Arena? Or it’s a long drive to Portland?
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
He said not much difference between Seattle and Minn.
I said, it’s a long drive from Seattle to see the UnSonics play. A smartass way to say Seattle no longer has a 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 Dec 26, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
<<<< not smart
But at least I’m not a Golden Retriever. :)
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
a trip from seattle to okc is like a trip to another dimension
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
except that seattle lost their team
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Except the Sonics got to 3 finals
Wolves can’t claim that.
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
Time to bring in Quincy
I know, cheap shot, but had to be done
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
and QD could have not made that score as well as John Salmons, maybe better
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
The play was designed for Salmons
he was the only actual NBA player on the floor in white.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Deja Vous?
How many times has it been? Every time Salmons gets the ball in the clutch, he’ll drive it up against every defender on their team.
Semi-entertaining game
and a very entertaining game thread.
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
Bit easier for us
Snark is available to everyone.
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
we play small ball here compared to many SB nation sites but we play it with a lot of heart
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
That's not true
It’s somewhere in the middle.
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
And to follow up
If you ignore the gargatian size of Celtics blog (which swallowed like 6 blogs into one, and all the editor’s of those blogs all contribute into Celtics blog), GSom, Bedge and Blog a Bull (BaB), StR’s traffic rates are pretty goddamn high. Of course compared to many of the other baskeball blogs, it’s been around longer, but still, part of that is the fanbase here. (And I’m convinced the link on the Bee blog webpage will continue to see StR getting a ton of hits.)
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
what I meant is GSoM and Blazer's edge have like 750 -1000 comments and have to open multiple threads
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
Because they have considerable more traffic BJ
And I mean anywhere from 7-20 times more traffic. Yet a blog, with about 20-30 times more traffic than StR, doesn’t makes a lot of comments.
Anybody can comment a 100 times on a game thread. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Me!
But Bedge has a ton of active commenters, who post everywhere all over SBN.
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 talking about Celtics Blog
With the 20-30 times more traffic.
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
at least
there’s some balls here… if only we could get em on the pine!
by thisismellow on Dec 26, 2008 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
Enjoy the 20 feet of snow
And take it easy. :P
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
woulda,coulda, shoulda won this game
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
the Raptors scored 30 and 34 points in the first and third quarters
what is the constant there? I wonder how many games it is going to take for the staff to figure out that Brad and Spencer are not a productive pairing
That isn't Spencer's fault either
Kenny Natt will lose Geoff Petrie’s backing if he plays Miller less.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
nobody's fault the two are just not a good pairing
and I don’t like JT and Mikki paired either, maybe Mikki should go back to starting
Actually I blame Petrie for that
You move Miller, and stop being patient looking for the “right” value. Of course, I’m cynical the Kings can get very much for Brad. But, I’m cynical, so keep it in mind.
The problem is Beagle, JT isn’t playing well enough to start, but he plays the type of game that would mesh better with Miller. I really think Shawes needs to come off the bench, but at the same time, starting him with Miller means he’s gets to play against the best players in the league. That’s good for Spencer.
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 agree wholeheartedly on that
I disagree that this team is tanking; that assumes you’re good enough to win in the first place.
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
It’’s tough watching these games. In the start of the season I enjoyed watching the youngsters but with them slowing down, the only thing I can enjoy is being Miss Cleo regarding the Kings vets:
“Here come another efense by Brad Miller, I predictin a 3 point play for the Rapters”
“Another missin 3 pointer by Bobby Jackson, I predictin.’”
“Watch people, the ball will go right through Moore’s hand. AHHH my predictin is like science!!!”
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Dec 26, 2008 9:45 PM PST reply actions
oh great Boston just lost there second game in a row
anybody else feel a 40 point beating approaching?
Without 2 losses in a row
I felt that beating coming. The Kings are a bad to mediocre team having a rotten season luck wise.
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
Garcia?
Where was Francisco in the fourth? A no-show??
"Oh, boy! This website is very good. Hey, let's talk about the Raiders!" - "Peaches" Napier
Extricating himself from the mess that is the Sacramento Kings
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
19-63 at this rate -
And the fourth most ping pong balls.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
For one season
I can take it.
For another one next season? whoo boy…
"Oh, boy! This website is very good. Hey, let's talk about the Raiders!" - "Peaches" Napier
Agreed there
I didn’t expect it to be this bad, but if you told me what had transpired to date, back in late October, I would have said 19 wins is probably lucky.
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
Such a terrible looking record
And it’s only the 4th worst. I feel sorry for those other teams.
by thekangarooster on Dec 26, 2008 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
Wouldn't feel too sorry for OKC
They’ve got a lot of draft picks to make them a whole lot better.
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
So it has come to this ???
This season is in the dumper. Need we mention the nightly colapse of the mound of dung that some call Brad Miller? Another washed up center made to look like an all world player scoring on Miller. Oneil is totally washed up, has no vertical lift, and plays on one leg, but he beat Miller like a rented mule early and often. Miller Bitches about not getting calls, but if you have NO vertical leap, give NO effort to rebound and NO effort to defend, the refs are NOT going to give you anything. Beno is officially a BUST. Not sure what he was taking last year, but he doesnt have it this year and shows no signs of never having it again. I can see our young bigs losing faith in their teamates a little more every game, and their effort has decreased as well. Why work hard when Miller and Beno are going thru the motions, and so many team mates are mailing it in. Some players are in suits parked in the stands and they are mailing it in. This team is pathetic, and it is time we took a long hard look at Geoff Petrie and examine his drafts and free agent aquisitions that have brought us to this point. Is there a plan? What is the plan? Why do we keep playing Miller when he does more harm than good? Are we auditioning him for another team, because he loses more value every time he plays. Why not Bench Miller and start the Young Bigs? Beno is terrible, so why not play Brown more? What free agent moves is Petrie going to make, and do they make sense in the short term or the long term? Will Petrie panic, or will he freeze up and do nothing as he has done in the last 2 years? What is the Maloof plans for the team, since it has become apparent that they are not making any real effort or headway toward a new arena? Why are bad players allowed to have so much playing time? Do we really need to see that PUTZ Miller and his OLE’ defense 40 minutes a game? Do we really need to see Beno get broke down like a folding chair time and time again every night? Do we really need to come here after every lackluster effort and post our flustrations over and over without any change or hope? If the Kings do lose 60 + games and do not end up with a top 3 draft pick, is the league rigged by Stern just as we all thought? Don’t you hate watching the Kings lose and then have a mediocre draft and then make mediocre free agent aquisitions?
Personally, I have little hope for the Kings at this point. I only hope that Petrie can make a trade that will change the current direction of this train wreck, because this is the worst basketball I have seen in years. Lets all hope that all this losing gives us a top 3 draft pick, and we aquire an all star, because we have no one that is or can be a star on this roster. I believe Martin knows this so he is in no hurry to come back to a team that sucks…What are the Kings going to do? Is it acceptable to lose like this with lackluster effort and mail it in defense? Do we fire Natt too? Firing Theus didnt fix anything (not that anyone thought it would), so who do we fire now? What do we have in trade bait that other teams want?
5 Brown ….. Young and raw. Slight trade value
8 Douby ….. Useless and worthless as trade bait
32 Garcia…… Hot and Cold player who lacks athleticism – some trade worth
20 Donte ….. Young and Promising. Some trade potential
31 Hawes ….. Has regressed recently- really cant trade without seeing potential
24 Bobby ….. If Heart won games, he would be unstoppable…. but time has taken its toll
23 Martin ….. Looks comfy on the IR – Only player with some skill – wont trade
52 Miller ….. The B-52 BUMMER. Mound of steaming worthless dung. Hard to dump
33 Moore ….. See above. Tanked after getting benched. Worthless and unprofessional.
15 Salmons ….. Our MVP but shot is hot cold and turns the ball alot – some trade value
9 KT ….. Wadda worthless pile of garbage. Makes me want to puke. No Value
23 JT ….. The Teams future, but will he want to stay in this crater?? Much trade value
19 Beno ….. Biggest dissapointment. Got $$ now on perm vacation, Pathetic. No value
22 Sheldon ….. Another pile of dung. Fat, slow , and unmotovated. BUST w/no value
So by my count the Kings have 7 players that are tradeable, but 4 of those players are young future pieces that Petrie paid dearly for and likely will not trade without a lot more in return than most teams will concider. So really the Kings only course is to tank, dump salary, and hope for a good draft, good free agent pool to pick from, and luck. A LOT of LUCK. Or somehow Petrie pulls off the trade of his CAREER (yes bigger even than the Webber for the Rock Trade) before the Feb 19 deadline. With the pieces he has that he can move, I cant see any conceivable way the Kings can make a trade of any real substance without trading the future. It will be interesting to see what Petrie will do, because he is painted into a corner and he has to act. If he does not, then a new GM is in order. I said this summer that Petrie was going to earn his check this season, now it the time for him to start earning it. Winning solves a lot of problems, but losing makes problems multiply like the plague.
Contract value isn't purely based on skill
Contracts have value when they expire, as well. It doesn’t matter who the person is…whether it be K9, Marbury, or your great grandmother, expiring contracts hold value, simply because it allows for other teams to dump their unwanted contracts onto you.
This can be positive if you’re trading to a team that wants to trade off its star and rebuild. For example, this is what the Celtics did to steal KG (for the most part…except for Al Jefferson). Another example is expiring contracts for Pau Gasol…basically trash for a star player.
We have one of the biggest salary dumps in the NBA for expiring contracts, during the 09-10 season. If Petrie plays his cards right, we may not even have to wait and sign a FA for 2010. We could trade our trash for somewhat of a valuable contract.
2009-2010, the Kings WILL have options.
Had enough of yuletide cheer?
Mound of steaming worthless dung
Don’t hold back. Tell us how you really feel. :)
Letting go is part of the process
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
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