what exactly is the definition of cocksure? And how does it differ from sure, and cock for that matter.

Last night was bad for my fake gambling habit. Today I’ll go with the Kings to cover the spread, and the over.

For those that think the Kings will win the game, the money line is a tempting +550
(betting 100 on a Kings win mets you $550)

Maybe that’s a good thing

it will take more than that to addle that man. oh, and could you put a hook on that right hand?

a big improvement over last season

Spencer last year: 11.4 pts, 7.1 rebs, 1.9 assist, 0.6 steals,1.2 blocks
Spencer this year: 10.1 pts, 6.9 rebs, 1.8 assist, 0.7 steals, 1.3 blocks

I don’t want to become a Spence apologist but what you just wrote isn’t accurate. If Spencer played better than last year then the team could be good. He’s already putting the same numbers as last year and doing more things you don’t see in the box score.

Spencer needs to play better, no doubt about that, but he’s not playing worse than he did last year (at least numbers wise).

Is Spencer producing less because he’s playing less. OR, is he playing less because he’s producing less.

In the Chicago game, Spencer produced 1 pt less than JT, while playing 10 fewer minutes. And, JT is having more post up plays run for him than Hawes has. And, while JT has improved his low post game, it’s nowhere near as polished as Hawes.

PW is using Spencer out on top to set screens and run pick & rolls. And, while Tyreke has been able to set up Spencer (twice in the last 2 games) off the Pick & Roll, Beno never does. Some people think that Spencer is going out hign on his own. I suggest that it’s part of the offensive sets, and is what PW is telling him to do. My reason for this way of thinking is, that PW has shown no hesitation in pulling out players who screw up. If he didn’t want Spencer to move away from the basket, he’d surely make a point of telling him when he pulled him on the next stoppage of play.

Also, in preseason, PW said that the plan was for Spencer to set up in the post early in the offense, and then move out top when he doesn’t get the ball. But, the Kings are slow getting the ball up court, and into the play early, so only 25% of Spencer’s shots come early in the possession (1-10secs). And, although 48% of Spencer’s shots are in close, he’s only getting 10 shot attempts a game. Additionally, Spencer is shooting 54% in close, so there isn’t a real reason for PW not to run more plays for Spencer down low. By comparison, JT is shooting 53% in close.

Just wanted to make sure to keep things in perspective. Spencer needs to play better for sure, he’s been dissapointing, there’s no denying that. And frustration does lead to quick criticism, which is what what all do anyways. I just had the chance to look at the numbers and see than they don’t look that different.

One thing that has been horible is his field goal , down to almost 40$ from about a 45 last year. That shows his inefficiency on the offensive end (though he improved his FT%). I hope he gets better too, and have no reason to believe he won’t.

One last thing, don’t forget to use the reply button please. It makes for more organized conversations.

Stop thinking. Play.

Who exactly is this Bill Ingram? I remeber your post about him after we won last time against the Rockets. I researched him but couldn’t find anything about him.

Ack. Ack.

Grant Napear can’t call him soft until Monday.

Great great opportunity for Donte. That’s what he needs is opportunities.