Another Look into King's history

by Sacramento_Strong on Jul 27, 2009 7:26 PM PDT Comment 14 comments

I saw that my last post generated at lot of dialogue between many of the Sacramento Kings fans on StR. Now that being the case, I wanted to do one more past thread before I, myself, let the past go and wait patiently for our return to the top.

So I present to you in no particular order, my top 5 favorite Kings plays of recent memory. Sorry if I left stuff off the list, I haven't been watching basketball as long as some of you have. But I'm sure this will conjure memories of where you were when it happened. As a ground rule, I'm using these just because I was astounded or they were a big play. Take them for what they are. Ready?

5. Peja gamewinner vs the Pistons

I love this play not only because I watched it live (in the palace) but because this was during the time where there was a notion that Peja was the deadliest shooter in the league. This just confirmed that. It was beautiful being one of the 6 Kings fans in the palace. So for sentimental value alone, this makes the list.

http://www.youtube.com/v/DuZyVxZtQ0g

4. Kevin Martin Gamewinner vs the Spurs

This man is now THE man in our city. I believe that this play was the start of it all. Yes, at the time we all knew he had potential. But with all the pressure on the line and two people that had no problem taking the last shot, the kid wins the game over one of the greatest. You have to appreciate it.

http://www.youtube.com/v/bVeS0kVXxtc

3. Chris Webber behind the back to Vlade

I understand this is not a game winner, but it is important to show this clip. This clip showed why our team was so entertaining, revolutionary, and fun. Our bigs could pass the ball so well. On top of that, how many posterizing dunks does Divac have? To find the play click on the link, it's number nine.

http://www.youtube.com/v/CN2OLA7mSY4

2. Mike Bibby blocks Lebron James

Why is this ranked so high? For one, I was there and got to see it live at ARCO. Second, this is a PG blocking one of the greatest in the game. What's not to like? Rarity alone should justify this. It was perfectly timed and considering who this block is on, can't really ask for more.

http://www.youtube.com/v/LFcngRUqPaU

1. Mike Bibby Game Winner Game 5

I've never seen Arco so crazy before. And what pains me about this play is that they always show Robert Horry's game winner and never show this one. What's that all about? We would of closed out the series if it weren't for a certain referee. If I ever had to pick one shot to sum up the Kings' early 2000 dominance and in many ways, the hope of Kings fans to return to this some day, it's this one hands down.

http://www.youtube.com/v/8b-8sS1GplM

Sorry if I missed your favorites. You can always link them in the comments or even just mention them. I have no doubt people will remember them. We're going to be back, and just think you got to watch it all happen.

Thanks Everyone.

How strong? Sacramento_Strong

(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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i thought you wrote top 10?

by luckybastard on Jul 27, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

Yea I did

Thanks for the heads up

And that's wassup.

by Sacramento_Strong on Jul 27, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

My all-time favorite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKOShrU1w1s

And not just because it involves DC. We have bonus Keon Clark dunkage.

I miss Doug more than any of them.

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.

by andy sims on Jul 27, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Me too

I’m totally with ya there Andy.

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.....

by pookeyguru on Jul 28, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Wait....

Where Martin got the game winner vs. the Spurs… what Spurs player had the turnover that led to the basket? it wasn’t “he who must not be named” is it?

by Slaaam on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM PDT reply actions

Ginobili

And that's wassup.

by Sacramento_Strong on Jul 27, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah

saw a lefty committing a turnover and I assumed it was Udrih… bad habit.

by Slaaam on Jul 28, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Mrs Christy v. Rick Fox

No it wasn’t on the court, and yes, it was a pre-season game… but nothing sums up the Kings-Lakers rivalvry during that era better.

by longtimelistenerfirsttimecaller on Jul 28, 2009 9:25 AM PDT reply actions

3 off the top of my head

Ronnie Price dunking over Boozer. Unbelievable display of athleticism.

Jason Williams (on the fastbreak) freezing Payton at the 3 point line and driving in for the layup. I watched that play over and over again. I can still see the look on GP’s face…fantastic.

Webber screen on Stockton.

by Skinny Pete on Jul 28, 2009 9:29 AM PDT reply actions

A Whole Quarter is Not A Play

But one of my favorite Kings games (and probably the one I’ve rewatched the most times on VHS) was in the 2002 Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks (May 9th, 2002) in the Western Conference Semi Finals. In Game 3, Doug Christie turned his ankle when he stepped on C-Webb’s foot during a drive in the 2nd Quarter.

He went to the locker room and the Kings medical staff said that he would not return to the game. During the 3rd quarter, he was preparing to go back to the team’s hotel when he saw Peja go down with an ankle sprain. Seeing Peja being carried off the floor, Doug told the medical staff to tape his ankle tightly, and against their advice, he returned to the floor.

Doug’s Box Score for that night: 6-6 from the floor, 6-6 from the line, 20 pts. He was aggressive – I particularly remember one pass from Webb that led to a dunk and a Mavs timeout. Doug yelled as he pulled himself up on the rim and Webb turned around to run back on D and started yelling too. He played good defense on Michael Finley in the 4th Quarter (as well as one can play on one foot). The best part was all of this happened on Dallas’ floor.

That game gave the Kings momentum to go on and eventually win the series 4-1. That game was a response to the previous game, the only game in the series that the Mavs won. That 4th quarter is one of my favorite quarters to watch in Kings basketball history.

by #12Pick...who? on Jul 28, 2009 9:51 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs

A few of my faves

You already listed some great ones here’s a few more

The Jason Williams off-the-elbow pass in the Rookie game

Keon Clark beats Dallas at the buzzer… twice. Unfortunately no vids.

Favorite Memory of B-Jax is the rip-off the mask and keep playing with a broken face for worst team in the league last year. Him and Doug will always be my favorite Kings.

C-Webb’s Game winner vs. Denver Only game winner I’ve ever seen live and it was a good one.

Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.

by Aykis16 on Jul 28, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Yes!

I love the off-the-elbow pass!

"You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, and the three most powerful men in America are named 'Bush', 'Dick', and 'Colon.' Need I say more?"

-Chris Rock

by Big ZK on Jul 28, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

B-Jax

Absolutely. Heart of a champion.

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Jul 29, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

no one?

again, preseason, but can’t forget this

Phil Jackson, after treatment for a kidney stone "When the anesthesiologist leaned over me, he said "We named your kidney stone Kobe because it's not passing."

by Ellimist on Jul 31, 2009 6:30 AM PDT reply actions