More Thorpe comments on Jason and Sean

by thekangarooster on Jul 16, 2008 5:10 PM PDT

More comments from David Thorpe on TrueHoop about 2 of our rooks:

"Thompson is an immediate upgrade to the Kings frontline as an athlete. They had the least athletic frontline in the league last year. He's got a nice combination of skills with size and projects as someone who can play well next to Spencer Hawes. Geoff Petrie likes his offensive sets to include pinch-post action. For that action to work effectively, the big has to be able to make that shot or get to the rim while being a good passer. Both Thompson and Hawes look like they'll be able to do those things.

"Making a game-winning shot in an NBA Summer League game, while playing well in general, sends him into the rest of the offseason thinking positive thoughts. The alternative to that would have been scary because he's coming from Rider. You don't want him questioning if he can play on this level. That thought is no longer an issue."

On Singletary: "Beno Udrih is the starting point guard in Sacramento, but he is more of a score first, pass second type of point guard. That style works for him. If the Kings want more of a true lead guard, Sean may be the answer. He was a prolific scorer in Virginia, but has been a pass-first guy in summer league. Kevin Martin told me Saturday that he really likes the "way that kid plays and passes."

Also, Maurice Brooks has a comment about Jason:

The only noteworthy thing I can bring up about the Kings is, why does Jason Thompson keep ice-grilling the Mavericks after routine dunks when his team is down 20 plus? I never dunked in my life, so maybe I can't relate.

(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)

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In a perfect world

2010/11 would be welcoming the starting line up of

Sean
Kevin
Francisco
Jason
Spencer

The real world projects Kevin+1 other from that list if we’re lucky. Maybe one of the other’s can be a 6th man.

by dkons21 on Jul 16, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

Deron Williams

by VenomySnicket on Jul 17, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

DOUBY!

I’m starting a new habit: scream DOUBY! every time a 6th man is asked for.

Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA

by iashwash on Jul 17, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

maurice brooks?

who gives a crap about what the score is in summer league. If JT throws it down he’s going to be pumped up and excited.

Having said that, it is just summer league, so the stare-downs aren’t really necessary or noteworthy. do some actual reporting or don’t report at all Mo.

when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??

by diehardkingsfan5 on Jul 16, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions