Diogu

by mi714 on Feb 25, 2009 5:56 PM PST

Diogu can play at this level. Been watching him since ASU days. He broke his hand his first season with GS. Then a badly sprained ankle and torn calf muscle last year. Anyone interested can view a couple of career highligh vids on UTube. Portland was so deep, they only played him for two to seven minutes at a time, and usually garbage time. He can score, post up, rebound, and will run the court if you let him. He has about a seven foot wingspan. A lot of potential, but this coach seems to be nervous about putting him in. I wondered what the reception would be here. I hope he is given a shot soon. He will play his heart out when given the chance.

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I remember him from GS and he was a monster.

I thought he would be eating Biedrins alive by now. Hope he gets a shot here.

There can only be one Noce!

by NoceOne on Feb 25, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions

It will be hard to find him minutes here if Gooden returns.

I really like him too. I would love to see him in 5-10 games with 20 minutes. He’s worth it. Undersized maybe.. but a beast.

by ZenBaller on Feb 25, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions

I really want him to get a chance to show what he can do

Hopefully Natt helps on that.

"Let's stop arguing and get together and agree on who really is the problem: PEACHES" - HighTops

by eduardo_m7 on Feb 25, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions

He needs minutes

I think all the players that came in the trades, except maybe Booth, deserve some playing time in the final stretch of games. I want to see if they can bring something good.

Kings rule! (They are royalty - right?)

by dalt99 on Feb 25, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions

If the Kings have time to practice they can some idea of where Ike is now.

But yes, they should throw some game minutes at him. Can’t hurt.

by betweentheeyes on Feb 25, 2009 9:33 PM PST reply actions

He was a beast in college.

Man there is a glut at forward through now with JT, Greene, Cisco, Nocioni, Gooden.

by bringbackbuddytrees on Feb 25, 2009 9:33 PM PST reply actions

Just a thought

Mayby Petrie already plans on keeping him for a bargain price next year .Petrie did make a separate trade to get him here.Gotta fill roster next year.And whats the sense of throwing him in the fire now with all the other forwards fighting for their career..just a thought

by hectic on Feb 25, 2009 9:44 PM PST reply actions

why?

why him? Why sign a guy you don’t even play on this team?

by betweentheeyes on Feb 25, 2009 10:07 PM PST up reply actions

Not sure

And not sure why he’s not playing.Was kinda hoping the media would of asked Natt that question

by hectic on Feb 26, 2009 12:02 AM PST up reply actions

I agree - we have more questions than answers

what talent is currently on the team would be a logical start

by betweentheeyes on Feb 26, 2009 12:12 AM PST up reply actions

I don't understand why

Natt didn’t immediately establish a Big lineup and a Small lineup and see what happens for a few games in those combinations.

So imitate the action of the tiger!
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favoured rage.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,

Now set the teeth - and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Feb 26, 2009 1:16 AM PST up reply actions

He's ok...

I’m a transplant from the Bay Area, actually he might have been decent tonight as he does well against smaller teams so maybe he could have done something against Diaw. Other then that hes just ok, he takes his time on the offensive end and is average defensively. He probably deserves a shot, just don’t expect anything when he does.

by jstnblke41 on Feb 25, 2009 10:45 PM PST reply actions

Diogu

I’m new to watching the Kings. I came hoping to see Ike get some time. I’m still trying to figure out what is going on, so forgive if I don’t quite get it yet. I’m not saying Diogu is a Wallace, but I do think if included and given a chance- he can make a positive contribution. He wants to play. jstbike41, you might check out the UTube stuff ~~lot of it has GS. If they had told him~~ you got 70 some minutes to show what you can do, three minutes at a time, he might have played differently. Who knows? It looks like you have given up on him already. I’ve seen what he can do, so I’m not giving up. If not with the Kings, then somewhere else.

by mi714 on Feb 26, 2009 10:25 AM PST reply actions

I've seen him play

and hes just ok. I don’t really have anything bad to say about him, but I have nothing good to say about him either. He’ll get his shot and hopefully hes improved, but he isn’t big enough to play the way that he was brought up to play and never seemed smart enough to change.

by jstnblke41 on Feb 26, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions

All I remember

Was that he was highly touted going into the draft. I wasn’t aware that he’d had such a spell of injuries since entering the league. It’ll be interesting to see if he is actually a bust, or if he just got off on the wrong foot.

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Feb 26, 2009 11:06 AM PST reply actions

Blazer fan here

Ike was a great college player, but injuries since then have robbed him of his athletic ability. He has literally no hops what so ever. He is a decent rebounder for his size, but is a little too short to play PF in the association. Hes a prototypical tweener. Can PF against college PFs but not against 6’10-11’ NBA PFs. Not bad as a backup PF, but he can’t really create his own shot and doesn’t have much range. Channing Frye got the PT over him in Portland because he has a somewhat decent 20ft jumpshot.

Woof

by Charles Barkley McLovin on Mar 1, 2009 2:32 PM PST reply actions

I watch a lot of Warriors ball too

and the best way to describe him is that when he gets to play, you won’t notice him on the floor. No impact, negative or positive.

by jstnblke41 on Mar 1, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions

Undersized guys CAN overcome it

but not if they are limited athletically due to whatever (injuries in this case) or were never a grinder ala Kevin Love.

So imitate the action of the tiger!
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favoured rage.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,

Now set the teeth - and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 2, 2009 2:00 PM PST up reply actions

CBMcLovin and jstblke41 are the experts. For GSW, Ike played about 14 minutes per game, 52% FG, 80FTs, and averaged about 7 points a game. For Indiana, he played about 11 minutes a game, 46FG’s, 83FT, and averaged about 6 points a game. In Portland, he played about 70 minutes total. You guys are negative enough for me to think “you getting paid.” Portland’ players are great, but wouldn’t put it past the upper org. to send some poison posts to influence the fans, players, and coaches here. KP is well known for his blogging habits. Ike wants to play and he will make a contribution. It doesn’t seem like he is going to hurt the Kings at this point. Come on, what’s your real issue with him?

by mi714 on Mar 1, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions

I think the amound of playing time he has gotten in the league is all you really need to know.

by jstnblke41 on Mar 1, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions

"wouldn’t put it past the upper org. to send some poison posts to influence the fans, players, and coaches here. KP is well known for his blogging habits."

This might be the funniest thing on the internet.

BTW, Ike sucks.

Karma

by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 2, 2009 3:11 AM PST up reply actions

LOL Sabas

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....

by pookeyguru on Mar 2, 2009 9:34 AM PST up reply actions

No, jatnblke41, that’s all you need to know. Expertise showing again- remember broken hand, sprained ankle, and torn calf? Gooden is gone, and you don’t need any help here, right? Suit up and in. Glad the truth is the “funniest thing on the internet”.

by mi714 on Mar 2, 2009 10:41 AM PST reply actions

Practice

It’s not a matter of his getting playing time, it’s a matter of his earning playing time. He’s on a brand new team – which happens to be one of the worst in the league – and the only guy in front of him on the depth chart is a rookie who few of us had ever heard of 9 months ago. There would be no reason for the Kings to bury him, unless he fails to earn minutes by practicing poorly. I think the StR community hopes, for his sake and ours, that he finally achieves the success you think he’s destined for, mi714.

by furious.d on Mar 2, 2009 12:31 PM PST reply actions

Diogu

I agree with this fan. This person gave the stats but since you got him PLAY him and find out for yourself what a great ball player he is. I would love to see him play again. He inspires me. I like his “swagger”. Find out what that is and let him play.

by snazzyjo on Mar 2, 2009 10:33 PM PST reply actions