Jason Thompson has drawn comparisons to Karl Malone. [...] Thompson, the forward out of Rider who was picked twelfth overall, runs the floor so well that an unknown member of the Utah coaching staff told the Kings he hadn't seen a big man go end-to-end like that since the Mailman himself. And Thompson does more than just get to his spots, too. He finishes.
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Just stop please
You’re going to turn me into an optimist. ;)
Kevin Pritchard has Chuck Norris tied up in the trunk of his car.
by otis29 on Jul 17, 2008 9:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Um...
And Thompson does more than just get to his spots, too. He finishes.
Is that a backhanded dig at Malone? If so, that’s awesome.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
by Exhibit G on Jul 17, 2008 9:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s more a dig on the 2007-08 Kings frontcourt, who had a woeful time finishing.
by Ziller on Jul 17, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm...
That’s what she said.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
by iashwash on Jul 17, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahaha- is that the second time today you've used that line?
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on Jul 17, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, it's all over the place
Somebody called me in on it, and I’ve seen it everywhere since.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
by iashwash on Jul 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said
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by section214 on Jul 17, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad I could be of service.
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 Jul 18, 2008 4:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
by iashwash on Jul 18, 2008 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah
I’ve created a monster….
Yeah, (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 Jul 18, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy talk
Karl Malone? After three summer league games? That’s crazy talk. You don’t compare Jason Thompson to Karl Malone until he’s injured at least a dozen NBA players.
by Carl on Jul 17, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
How do Thompson's elbows look?
You think he could break a man’s jaw?
by Deleran on Jul 17, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And...
Sired a half dozen illegitimate children…
by rbiegler on Jul 17, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then denied at least one of those
by misterbrister on Jul 17, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And demanded a trade or raise
every single summer.
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by LeaguePassAddict on Jul 18, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Singletary mentioned in the article
Singletary’s reviews are good by all accounts. I haven’t been able to watch the games, but his shooting numbers are terrible. Can anyone comment? Is Singletary another Jason Hart?
by Carl on Jul 17, 2008 9:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
loved this quote about singletary
I’ve been very impressed with Singletary defensively. The former football player has feet like a cornerback, able to stay with his man in a full-court backpedal and be the sort of active pest that Ronnie Price used to be for the Kings
by sactoreg on Jul 17, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never was happy
That we let Ronnie go.
by dkons21 on Jul 17, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of looks like Prices jump shot as well but...
more of a facilitator which is why Price was allowed to walk.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on Jul 17, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see sean playing regular minutes.
I wouldn’t be suprised at all if he’s playing 15-20 solid minutes per game by mid-season. Both for his defense, and his distribution. If he averaged 5 assists, and a couple steals I would be elated, but not suprised.
by dkons21 on Jul 17, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of it is shot selection Carl (i saw all 3 games)
Some of it is where he is getting his shots. He’s not a good outside shooter, and most teams have figured out they can’t let him penetrate and are daring him to hit that shot.
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 Jul 17, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's pretty much the stock response for a young player with a shaky outside game
But that’s exactly Singletary’s problem more or 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 Jul 17, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good part is
If he works at it, he can become a good shooter.
by Carl on Jul 17, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can at least improve at shooting from the outside
Practice makes improvement Carl. To what extent he’ll improve? Meh, no clue. Luck, I suppose, would dictate 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
by pookeyguru on Jul 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone’s shooting numbers are terrible. It seems 40% FG makes you a top Summer League team.
by LiquidPolio on Jul 17, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just an observation
Really, the only thing I see Thompson needing to work on is his release point. He definitely releases the ball to low, he should watch some footage of KG and Rasheed Wallace. Outside of this one complaint (which can be corrected), I’d say he has all of the tools you can’t teach i.e. running, jumping, intellect, and a feel for the game. Just think of how good he’ll look playing with the veterans.
by deepnu666 on Jul 17, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so confused
This has to be the first time in NBA history that “He runs the floor like Karl Malone” has ever been used as a compliment.
by nbrans on Jul 17, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So-
If JT = MAlone, then does that mean that Kevin Love = Jon Koncak and Brook Lopez = Joe Kleine? Poor rich bastards.
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by section214 on Jul 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Be a bit of redemption for you wouldn't it?
No more “Joe” chants right? (If you get drunk on JT’s behalf it will be out of joy right?)
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 Jul 17, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, memories
Sweet, alcohol fogged memories…
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by section214 on Jul 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least yours are just fogged.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
by iashwash on Jul 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was I there?
I dont remember…
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal
by 27freethrows on Jul 17, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah -
We shared a drink and a blonde. You went home with the drink.
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by section214 on Jul 17, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, noooow I remember
You always did have a thing for Andy Dick.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal
by 27freethrows on Jul 17, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
This makes me feel better
About dragging other posts off-topic, because Andy Dick is about as off-topic as it gets.
by Carl on Jul 18, 2008 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could omit the word topic.
Andy Dick is just off.
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by LeaguePassAddict on Jul 18, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How dare you -
You don’t know Dick! :)
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by section214 on Jul 17, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ha ha ha
I actually laughed out loud. I will not however, type LOL. Dammit.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal
by 27freethrows on Jul 17, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HaHaHa LOLOL
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 Jul 17, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
now, this is mandatory
That’s….
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
by iashwash on Jul 17, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I think Jason Thompson plays more like Chris Webber. Before the knee injury that is.
He can shoot, and he looks great in a suit. Hey, everybody - It's REGGIE TIME!
by dalt99 on Jul 17, 2008 10:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kinda telling
that none of the pundits made that comparison.
Your Sacramento Kings: Another day, another drama.
by KK on Jul 17, 2008 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I count as a pundit?
Despite my not reading closely Brad Miller’s answers?
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 Jul 18, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but...
the reason I found it telling was because the other pundits keep referring to JT as being the next (anyone but Webber).
I know it’s only summer league, but I’ve really enjoyed watching this kid (with the CWebb smile) play. I know it can’t translate into the regular season, at least for awhile, but I like him.
And I’ve already forgiven you for not reading Brad’s answers closely. For the record, I still can’t see where you came up with the allusions to steroids, but you do follow the NBA a LOT more closely than I do so it could be my fault.
Your Sacramento Kings: Another day, another drama.
by KK on Jul 18, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of those answers really reminded me of the Steroid/HGH scandals KK
They really did. I also read it quickly and on my way out the door to running to make my bus. That being said I agree with Dalt. He has some Chris Webber like skills and developed body that Chris had. The major difference, of course, is that Chris was a far bigger name than JT is now. But, yeah, JT definitely reminds of Chris Webber at a younger age (and I just didn’t want to say 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
by pookeyguru on Jul 18, 2008 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should be so lucky
The voice of sanity says that we’ve now compared the guy to Karl Malone and Chris Webber. No pressure. And these comparisons aren’t going to look silly at all in six months. ;)
by Carl on Jul 18, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Voice of Sanity?
We’re Kings fans and it’s summer.
There IS no voice of sanity here.
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by LeaguePassAddict on Jul 18, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are many voices here,
it just depends on which ones you choose to listen to…wait, are those all in my head?
I like most of what I’ve seen so far, I know he can’t do these things once the season starts, but I like what I’ve seen. He shows promise and I like that! The only trait I can claim to have attributed to another player is his great smile. : )
Your Sacramento Kings: Another day, another drama.
by KK on Jul 18, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JT actually reminds me of God
No pressure, young man.
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by section214 on Jul 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flying Spaghetti Monster
He reminds me more of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, but to each his own, rAmen.
by Carl on Jul 18, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's terrible CArl
I knew there’s a reason I liked 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
by pookeyguru on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodnes that's not "HIS" real name
or you’d be in trouble, young man!
Your Sacramento Kings: Another day, another drama.
by KK on Jul 18, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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