Big Future
by Tom Ziller on Jun 27, 2008 1:10 PM PDT
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The above suggested marketing material (feel free to steal it, promotions staffers) was inspired by a thought-provoking post from The Bee's Scott Howard-Cooper, who as I've ever said before has long been one of my favorite basketball writers.
So: Hawes and Thompson. They got drafted in a row and the Kings are projecting them to play next to each other for eight or 10 years. The compatibility factor is greater than how Thompson will partner with Kevin Martin or Ron Artest.
The Kings undoubtedly asked themselves the same questions about how their big men of 2012 would mesh and obviously responded with approving nods.
Hawes and Thompson. I dig.
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Very Nice
But that window is too high, we can’t see Kevin standing between them.
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
Jason Thompson
Kind of looks like Al Horford and CP3.
I believe
Amick reported Thompson meeting Webber when he came to workout, etc.
Any chance they bring in Webber as a part-time coach to work with these young bigs? Utah has done something similar with Jeff Hornacek lately. It would also be sweet if they could get Ewing Sr. to come over from Orlando with his son now onboard.
"... if you watch the way I play, I'm not going to be flashy. I'm just going to get it done. I led the league in free throws made per game. There's nothing soft about that." - Speed Racer
Webber?
No thanks. Why would we want our bigs settling for fall away jumpers and passing out of 1-on-1 coverage during crunch time?
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 Jun 27, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I sense some
bitterness toward the guy that despite his faults (I agree with you on the aggravating line drives from the elbow and inconsistent D) did bring the franchise a few wins and playoff runs. Besides, it already seems like Thompson is bringing some shot blocking skills that Webber never had. Why couldn’t Webber just work with the bigs on passing and ball handling? I did say “part-time coach.”
"... if you watch the way I play, I'm not going to be flashy. I'm just going to get it done. I led the league in free throws made per game. There's nothing soft about that." - Speed Racer
No bitterness at all
I liked Webber while he was here. He was awesome. He did fall in love with his jumper a bit too much for my liking, but he was what he was. A huge part of our oh-so-close run.
But I’d rather have a big man coach work on our bigs with their low-post moves and defensive positioning.
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 Jun 27, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Starter?
By the way everyone within the organization is talking about John Thompson, I get the idea that he will be our starting forward by no later than January? Does anyone get that the same vibe? I’m not hearing the words “project” and “potential” as much as I heard last year with Hawes. Will Thompson have Mikki Moore’s job this season? I guess if this guy and do something like 7 and 7 or 8 and 6 a game, we might as well make him a starter. Also, will Hawes be the full time starter at some point next year? I still can’t imagine him starting unless Brad Miller is traded which very well might happen.
If they’rs talking about John Thompson, we will have one old, slow, overweight PF next year. However if they are talking about Jason Thompson I think he is much more polished than Hawes and very well could get into the starting lineup this year.
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
And with a longass towel hanging around his neck
when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??
by diehardkingsfan5 on Jun 27, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Because they think he's READY
They really do think he’s a steal and a star. Hmmmm Summer league should show a lot.
eternal skeptical optimist
What if...
Thompson turns out to be a stud? How great would it be if he exceeds our expectations and becomes a rebounding machine and shot blocker? How awesome would it be if Hawes’ game becomes more polished and he starts showing us the great offensive player we know he’ll be?
How much of an asshole will we all feel like if this happens and Petrie just laughs at us and says “I told you so”
Thompson could be a stud?
I fhe averages 10 and 10 with 1.5 blocks then he’ll be the perfect compliment to Hawes and we will all look like complete idiots. Also Section what do you think Hawes averages will be in 2 years?
Hawes
18 and 8 with 2 blocks and 2-3 assists thrown in?
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Year 1
In year 1, we should mainly be looking for flashes of potential. I’d like Jason to show us he’s got game and could be a very nice player by showing off his versatility, playing hard, rebound the ball.
I’d be happy if he could give us a good 10, 6 and 1 in his first year and gradually take off.
BOOK IT!
10, 6 and 1 would be amazing
Remember Marting avg’d 2.9 points his rookie year and 10.8 his second year.
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 Jun 27, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking Forward
I am really looking forward to the Summer League. I think we will have a pretty damn good summer team. Right now it looks like this:
PG – Sean Singletary
SG – Quincy Douby
SF – Patrick Ewing Jr.
PF – Jason Thompson
C – Spencer Hawes
Not bad! We have every starting position represented by a current/soon to be roster player.
He can shoot, and he looks great in a suit. Hey, everybody - It's REGGIE TIME!
But can we nickname Thompson
“Shock?”
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by section214 on Jun 27, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Someone coine it last year
Now we have a body for it.
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Cmon now...
C’mon now fellas. Pump your brakes just a little bit.
Although I LOVE the enthusiasm this draft has brought out in all of us, you can’t really give a player a nickname that you have never seen play. That logic goes against EVERYTHING that a nickname is meant to do! Players style of play should ALWAYS dictate their nickname.. At least wait till we see him on the Arco floor a few times before we coin one for the man!
based on what we know so far, how about
“Who??”
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
as in "Who?? played really well last night...Who?? with the big rebound"...
“Who?? with the kiss of the glass”...”We need to get Who?? some more touches”...
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
Jason "Who??" Thompson, ladies and gentlemen
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
oohs and ahhs for Who?? & Hawes?
Somebody stop me.
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
And
When he misses a Free Throw…
The crowd will chant “all in all its just a..nother brick in the wall”
haha..sorry I couldnt resist after I read the “Who” nickname
but a snippet of "Baba O'Reilly" would sound pretty good for Arco intros
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
If we're lucky...
the theme song for ‘08-’09 will be “The Kids Are Alright.”
If we’re unlucky, GP will be singing “Won’t Get Fooled Again!” during next year’s draft.
Watching him play is a nickname prerequisite?
I’ve already nicknamed Patrick Ewing Jr. “P-Ew” and I haven’t really seen him play. Do I have to take that back? I really like it. Really. Can I keep it? Can I? Please?
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Uh-uh
I’m following him to Europe…or Reno, whichever comes firts.
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California Penal League?
Sorry – that’s more of a “Major League” reference than a comment in P-Ew’s character. Also, I believe that might be the best nickname in the NBA (or NBADL, or Eastern European Basketball Association or wherever he ends up).
Since when are Major League references bad?
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
Actually...
Since its a name/initial based nickname I think its okay. I mean, Kevin Martin is K-Mart because of his name, not because he’s cheap and crappy.
Seriously
I don’t understand the Shock part of Shock and Hawes
BOOK IT!
Shock and Awe
was the Administration’s propaganda during the bombing at the beginning of the Iraq war. And since Hawes is a Republican and it sounds similar, I ame up with Shock and Hawes as a nickname for 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 Jun 27, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
And who can honestly say they weren't shocked when JThomp was drafted?
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
Hah, Very true
Kind of takes the nickname away from Hawes though in my opinion.
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 Jun 27, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
This pick was clearly about compatibility
with Spencer Hawes over the next decade. That was picking Jason Thompson was totally about. Outside of Bayless, and Augustin, that had to be their #1 priority in drafting a big this season.
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's stat line
he is a very good passing big give him 2-3 assists a game people that know more then me have told me he could put up 12 and 8 this year
Nick Name
Seriously The Nick Name should be Ghost Rider ( Burp ) or anything relate , Related to his College Rider , The Ghost i Threw in Because he ( Burp ) Showed up out of Nowhere and Surprised the Hell out of Everyone. ( Burp )
Burp,
I’d probably read your posts more seriously without all the (Burp)’s. I get it, you’re Beer_man. Keep your gases to yourself and just post your thoughts. The (Burp)’s are irritating and detract from the continuity of your posts. After a couple of (Burp)’s I skip the rest of your thoughts and move on to the next post.
I can only speak for myself, but if your intention is to have your opinions widely read at StR, skip the (Burp)’s. If you’d like to continue to ride a semi-funny joke into the ground, keep (Burp)ing.
Cheers,
KK
The scab is off, the wound bleeds again.
-lietothegirls
Dammit KK you beat me to it!!
I might also add that Jessica Alba is a championship piece, if he thinks Ron is too, more power to him. ;p -Kfan in Korea
I thought about saying something but felt it would be wrong to say so
Thanks though for do saying so. I, too, find that irritating beyond belief.
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
do you have a "(Burp)" button or do you really type that in in every post?
I might also add that Jessica Alba is a championship piece, if he thinks Ron is too, more power to him. ;p -Kfan in Korea
You should all be thankful
that I don’t include what I’m doing while I’m posting (that’s it, get the mental image, hold it, hold it…ahhh!).
Have a pleasant Saturday everybody!
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TZ, I really like this picture
You should put it in the right margin where the polls go, when you don’t have a poll up.
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
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