Kings Make Right Choice In Evans

Nothing really shocking here, but pretty much sums up exactly how I feel about the Evans selection. Enjoy...

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Sums up most of our feelings nicely.

I was disappointed we skipped out on Rubio too for a second, but I’m happy with Evans. The guy is a beast. I freaking can’t wait till July 10th. I want to see him absolutely dominate Detroit’s summer league team.

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by Aykis16 on Jul 6, 2009 10:33 AM PDT reply actions

I sure hope

that Petrie picking Evans means that Petrie is convinced that Evans has more potential to become PG than most other scouty-types do.

His 3.9 assists to 3.6 turnover ratio last season at Memphis doesnt demonstrate that he has special passing and decision-making abilities. And a review of tape reveals that he is mostly an isolation and slash type player (as adevertised). So we did not draft a PG, in my opinion—but I hope that Petrie is convinced that he can make Evans one.

Changing over to the PG is difficult. I think it’s difficult to change how effectively one makes on-the-fly decisions. It certainly requires (at least) repetition and duration, which Evans will get.

Here’s to his development and evolution!

by DustyG on Jul 6, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions

Memphis lost their 3 best players last year

One was Derrick Rose. The other was Chris Douglas-Roberts. The only player they really gained was Evans and they went 31- 3, and 27-1 with Evans as a point guard.

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by Aykis16 on Jul 6, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Indeed

It’s a good point: Dude played point guard they WON.

I guess we could take away from his time at Memphis that he is very good and played point guard. I’m hoping that Petrie drafted him knowing that he can become a good point guard, not just be a good player and play the point guard position. A convoluted point, I know.

Now that Rose-Evans backcourt wouldn’t have been too bad, eh?

by DustyG on Jul 6, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Very nice read.

Agreed, Aykis! I don’t think a team can go 27-1 with a player who doesn’t ‘get’ the 1 position (plus they beat major teams outside of their conference). I’m psyched about Evans and I have no doubt he can run the team. I just hope Kings fans show the same patience they would have shown with Youtubio in the first few months of the season. Can’t wait till Friday’s first summer league game.

by JETisKing on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions