Poll of the Indeterminate Time Period

rbiegler predicted a 2009 selection of Curry by the Kings, like, a year ago. I was skeptical based on the PG problems and Kevin Martin’s presence. And I should note Curry’s big assist games and big BIG scoring games (like today’s 44) have not happened together: he scores 35+, his assists are low, when he scores less, he has those big assist numbers.

But DAMN. Can you imagine Curry and Martin passing back and forth and bombing away from 25 feet? You all know I love some Rubio, but DAMN. This kid’s jumper makes me hot.

I dont know if I like him for a high draft pick. I’d rather have a pure PG that can shoot than a pure shooter that can assist – its a different mindset (Paul and Deron type vs Iverson type).

Don’t get me wrong, I think the kid is gonna be good.

Curry is Petrie’s wet dream. A big time scorer off the bench, kinds seems a little like BJax in his heyday, don’t ya think?

It all depends on where we pick and who is available. If Petrie were to pass up Rubio, a true PG who is also an excellent defender, for Curry, someone who plays like someone we already have, then I’d be pretty pissed. Also, if we have an early lottery pick and we can’t get Rubio I kind of feel like we have to go for a good big man. Beno is already serviceable at PG, and a good young big gives us an excellent front court. Personally, I think there are some really good young PG prospects we need to look at.

Here’s what I can’t wait to find out. Does Tyler Hansbrough drop into the 20s where the Rox pick will land? And if so, do we pick him up? I think a front court of Hawes/JT/Hansbrough is pretty damned good. PG prospect in the lottery, former NCAA Player of the Year with our late 1st rounder. That’s a halfway decent draft, no?

He could be a top six talent by the time the draft comes around (Rubio, Griffin, Mullens, Jennings, Holiday, Thabeet, in no particular order). If his talent is too much to pass on, Petrie pulls the trigger. For example, I doubt that Petrie would have passed on Eric Gordon at #12 this year, regardless of how much he liked JT, Martin’s presence, or Douby’s productivity. The man’s attitude is that you draft the best player, period.

Besides Rubio and Blake Griffin, the number one college player I would want the Kings to take would be Curry..

Other possible prospects of note are Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson and Tyler Smith

I think Curry is a Top 6 talent now. I don’t see his stock fluctuating much over the course of a season. Davidson could upset North Carolina in the National Championship game and it doesn’t change the fact that he’s largely considered an undersized tweener. Either you love Curry’s pro potential or you’re convinced he’ll be bullied. Given much of what we consider to be Petrie’s drafting preferences (some very real, others exaggerated) I feel he falls strongly in the former category with Curry.

Outside of Griffen, Rubio and Thabeet I think the most intriguing non-Curry kid for the Kings is James Harden at ASU. He’s a shooting guard, which we certainly don’t need, but his rebounding and ability to use strength as a stopper make him employable as an undersized small forward. He’s also a pretty solid passer and to me with the diversity of his skill set another Petrie preferred player (though realistically Harden is most GMs preferred type of player.)