Postgame: Kings vs Nuggets 12-06-08 (via kingsflix)
about 3 years ago
KINGS.COM
14 comments
0 recs |
Email
PrintComments
JT is energy, energy, energy
I think that it is more important to have him play with the starting unit than even Hawes. Perhaps it is time for Shock and Hawes to start together. Their proclivity for fouls will still garner plenty of minutes for AARP mob, but our future would get some important minutes together against the other team’s first line.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 7, 2008 9:20 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Considering our depth chart at PF
JT should start, although I worry that he will be so outclassed by the starting PF’s that he will haved to go up against that this will delay his progress and hurt his confidence. Hawes has the skill set to start ahead of Miller but not the experience or bulk. I don’t like the twin ivory towers lineup because we get very weak at center when they both are out together.
Miller hasn’t performed well during our resent heavy schedule with extended minutes, and I believe age has caught up with him. Hawes need to come in for Miller earlier in the 1st quarter and extend deep into the 2nd. Let Milller finish the 2nd rested and hungry. Or, maybe keep the minutes close but let Hawes start the 3rd. However they do it, Millers minutes need to be scaled back so he has stamina to finish stronger.
Neither Moore or Williams seem to have a future with this team, so it makes no difference as far a development is concerned which ones sees more time. I believe that given the PT that Moore receives Shelden would out perform Mikki. And, giving any player a couple of minutes at the end of a quarter, is doing them no favor. So, I wish Theus would just shorten his rotation and decide on one or the other. Both are playing for their future, so Theus will try to work both in.
Center 48 minutes = Miller 24 + Hawes 24
PF 48 minutes + JT 30 + Hawes 10 + 8 (Shelden/Moore)
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
I don't think Reggie's entirely to blame
But he’s made himself a martyr. That is his fault. Also, he needs to learn that other teams won’t necessarily give a damn and give this team anything.
It’s time to start JT & Hawes. It’s also time to lower B-Jax on the depth chart, and or outright release him if he can’t handle being on the bench, and move this team forward with it’s youth. If you can’t find a taker for Moore, then sit his spider head ass on the bench too.
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 plays have been called for JT in the post...
and there haven’t been a lot of times that’s happened (during the games I’ve watched), he hasn’t seemed to make the most of it. I think he has the body for the job, and will be able to take advantage when he gets more comfortable out there, but he hasn’t looked comfortable or inspired confidence with his post moves. I’m a fan, and I think he’s going to grow into a solid (if not better) player on the offensive end, but he definitely has some work to do.
His rebounding and energy are great, but I don’t think he’s ready to start and/or have his number called in the post just yet. I say we keep him on the bench and leave the starting role as a carrot in front of him to encourage him to continue busting his butt to develop.
by cabz on Dec 8, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I would like everyone to read this message
As I think it’s a great overall point in why team’s are generally rebuilding. There are often multiple, if not a compendium, of opinions on a way to move a team forward, and until one solid strategy makes the team win more games, it’s hard to get anyone to buy in.
We can all talk about Theus implementing a system, but it won’t mean jack shit if none of these guys buy in. Great talent and great coaching have to work together. See: Lakers. Or Spurs, or Jazz. This is how teams win in the NBA.
But the problem, as I see it, starts at the top. If the Maloof’s shore up their end, and trust Petrie/Levien/Cooper in the future, whoever is holding that top dawg candle at the time, then this team will run better. It really is just that simple.
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 with cabz
and have said it elsewhere. Lets not destroy the kid, he’s getting plenty of minutes for a rookie and needs time to process what he’s learning.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 9, 2008 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
JT
He’s just pressing a little too much, particularly on the short stuff. He’s rushing things. At the same time, he’s providing great energy.
I think he needs to focus on the little things like offensive rebounds, setting screens, pick and roll (a weakness in his game), defense. He’s got to be more aware when people are trying to pass him the rock. I also think he could benefit by getting the ball on the elbow in pick and rolls and shooting that 12-15 foot jumper he was hitting early in the season.
He’s still the third best option of our big men and should be playing 20-30 minutes a night in any case.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Dec 10, 2008 5:08 AM PST reply actions
Well said
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
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sport
- Chris Paul is recruiting J.R. Smith to the Clippers
- Video: ‘Where in the World is Nikola Pekovic?’
- Jeremy Lin’s teammate snaps a picture of his famous couch
- Dwight Howard picks a strange time to ask for more fourth-quarter shots
- Spike Lee texts to thank the coach that cut Jeremy Lin before seeing him play
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
