Introducing the 30Q Series

by Ziller on Aug 31, 2009 5:29 AM PDT in Commentary Comment 31 comments

Over the next 30 days, in order to stave off the "no basketball flu," we'll be asking the important questions which will decide how enjoyable the 2009-10 Sacramento Kings season will be. Every day in September, I'll pose a question, try to answer it, and open the thread open for everyone else's thoughts. The questions will generally get more important as we get closer to training camp, though that's not a hard and fast rule. (In other words, I reserve the right to ask about potential Donte Greene Show plotlines later this month.)

It starts Tuesday. In the mean time, pose questions you'd like addressed in this thread.

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How will the logjam at the 3 workout?

I haven’t seen anything from Donte yet that would indicate that he is ready for major minutes. Nocioni would probably have to be the starter because of the all around effort/energy/effectiveness. I like what I have seen from Casspi so far although I don’t know that we could put him ahead of Garcia or even Donte at this point. I would expect Garcia to get a lot of minutes at the 2 this year giving Martin some rest…and maybe help keep him injury free.

I hear the term “flexibility” used to describe a lot of these guys, but I don’t think any of them could be effective at the 4 for an extended period of time. Garcia can play the 2 some.

by markdog333 on Aug 31, 2009 6:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think in certain situations

Nocioni could play some 4. Other than that, we are looking at a bunch of 3’s, some of which might have the ability to play the 2 (Garcia and maybe Caspi) There isnt a whole lot of options for us at the starting 4 after JT and Sean May (who I really hope can stay healthy…)

Another year, another chance to hope for the team !!

by FaStRmAn on Aug 31, 2009 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My questions

Why is there always a divot-thing in the side of Cisco’s buzz cut?

Do we own Bobby Jackson’s DNA? Can we clone him?

Will Beno ever become more Slovenian and less Tasmanian?

Does Andres Nocioni ever wash his hair?

Will the Donté Greene show ever broadcast live from Section’s house? Or is he a Roseville snob, too?

How many love letters has Tyreke Evans received from Bukey?

The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 31, 2009 7:11 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

you ponder well

good stuff LPA, but I think you need to come in from the heat.

by betweentheeyes on Aug 31, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

All of the other questions

Can’t really be answered until we’re well into the season.

Some intrepid reporter could answer most of mine in a day. Except the Beno one. That’s a wait-and-see one.

The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 31, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My questions

Do the Kings do anything with Kenny Thomas this year or does he just sit on IR all year with a malignant hang nail?

Purveyor of Bull Plop

by SayWhat? on Aug 31, 2009 8:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The question(s) I'd pose:

Westphal. What kind of game is he going to run, based on past performace/tendencies? What are the strengths/weaknesses of his coaching style.? How does he take this “box of parts” ill-fitting piecemeal team that we’ve had to endure over the last few years of poor coaching, and give it a true “team identity,” and what could that look like? (please no lazy Portland references)

by Citadel 29 on Aug 31, 2009 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

with some extra weight and a committment to defense,

As well as a more free-flowing, fast paced offense, could Donte get substantial minutes @ the 4 position and actually play well? Like the Magic ran with Rashard and Hedo at the forward spots, could Noce and Donte both start and let Shock hustle off the bench as the back-up center.

by Ice_9ine on Aug 31, 2009 9:04 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I think Rashard Lewis is actually Donte's potential

if not a little better. The preference would be to trade Nocioni so Donte could start at the 3 with JT at the 4

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by vfettke on Aug 31, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually I think Casspi would be more like Hedo than Noce

long long term, tho

by LPKingsFan on Aug 31, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

meant to reply to ice9ine, not you

but I agree. I’d like to see Noce moved for something decent, start Garcia at the 3 but give him lots of minutes at the 2 (really any behind Martin that are open) to open up space for Donte and Omri. Otherwise, Donte should be in Reno again until the minutes are there.

by LPKingsFan on Aug 31, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Casspi also looks like a stronger more bad ass version of toni kukoc

Ailene Voisin is wack

by Bambooozled on Aug 31, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Questions

1. Will some bastardized form of the Princeton ever make it on court?
2. Can Kenny (woof) contribute at all with this coaching change and line up?
3. Will Pookey finally violently assult a newb commenter for proposing the same Beno trade that has been discussed to death the previous weeK?
4. Why does it hurt when I pee?

by batso on Aug 31, 2009 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's not herpes if it's everywhere

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 Aug 31, 2009 9:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I can answer the second question

Kenny Thomas will definitely have helped this team get better by mid February.

The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.

by LeaguePassAddict on Sep 2, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Couple Questions

1. Why haven’t we traded for Fesenko yet?
2. Do we risk turning Beno into K-9 version 2 by unleashing Sergio Rodriguez on the world? Does it matter?

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

by Aykis16 on Aug 31, 2009 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Some off the top of the head

Will the Kings have an all star this year? Any representation at all star weekend (I’d hope Reke and JT at least, maybe Omri if he’s ready)?
Will Tyreke win ROY? All rookie honors at least?
Does Noce have an important role to play for this team; if so what and if not why hasn’t he been traded?
Does Geoff has any more tricks up his sleeve or is this what we’re going to see until Feb, if not next summer? Will KTEC simply expire for savings or will the GP parlay him into something valuable?
Does Tyreke start immediately?
What’s going to happen with the various minutes crunches (SF and possibly PG)?
Will an emphasis on d (we’ve heard this before from previous coaches to no avail) actually translate on the court?

by LPKingsFan on Aug 31, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I can answer one

Omri will probably not be on the Rookie team during All-Star break, ’Reke is probably a lock, JT is a maybe, possibly a lock if he improves his numbers. He got screwed out of it last year.

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

by Aykis16 on Aug 31, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also

I’d like to say this is a great idea Ziller.

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

by Aykis16 on Aug 31, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

some questions, part 1

- can we mic Cisco during games? the guy is always talking to the opposition and they usually are smiling. (after party?)
- How do they decide which assistant gets the parking space next to Paul Westphal?
- Does the 4th, 5th or however many assistant coaches the Kings have: does the low man have to sit in the middle seat on those long flights?
- If twits tweet and slogs blog and we can roast a post: what do you predict is next?
- When is the earliest permissable date to discuss the lottery?
- In what order do you expect the stats to read this season: leading scorers, leading rebounders, assists, steals, FG%, FT%, fouls, TOs, minutes, games played.
- Who on the Kings – past or present – would you like to see on “Shaq vs.” (I vote for OP and Shaq in a police badge flash off)
- Predict the Front Office future for 2010: Petrie announces consultant/retired? Coachie makes it through the season? Maloofs try and sell (pending arena announcements)?

by betweentheeyes on Aug 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice. Dig the mic on 'Cisco idea.

October 28th couldn't come soon enough.

by JETisKing on Aug 31, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

With one interpeter if he's speaking Spanish, and one if he's speaking English with his accent

"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom

by HighTops on Aug 31, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rantdumb Questions

Has anyone actually seen Sergio Rodriguez since his trade to the Kings was announced?

What is the earliest acceptable date to begin posting articles about the 2010 draft class?

Can we drop an instant ban hammer on the first five people that suggest we “tank?”

SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!

by section214 on Aug 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just curious

Would someone be considered “pro-tanking” if they start posting draft class articles too early? I’m fascinated by the line your walking with your last two questions.

"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.

by AnotherStupidSN on Aug 31, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The two questions are mutually exclusive

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by section214 on Aug 31, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Tanking is stupid, considering how we ended up with the worst record and the 4th pick.

The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.

by LeaguePassAddict on Sep 2, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ehh..

1. Will ‘Reke get ROY?
2. Will JT and ’Reke make the rookie-soph game at All Star Weekend?
3. Can the Kings win more than 25 games? (I predict 33 wins for no reason other than being a homer)
4. Will Spencer become the solid center we want and expect him to be this year?
5. How many times will we beat the Wolves and by how much? And…will Rambis wear the circle of protection during those games?
6. Will Donte Greene take less threes and play better D this season?
7. Will Sean May play for his life?
8. How long will it take the nation (ESPN, sportsbloggs etc) to get on Tyreke’s jock if he puts up better numbers than his top 10 rookie peers? * I say by the All Star break since we have no nationally televised games.

October 28th couldn't come soon enough.

by JETisKing on Aug 31, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

1, No
2. No and probably
3. Maybe. Doubtful, but possible.
4.Solid, yes. More than that this year? No.
5. 3 of 4, by at least 10, 1 loss in OT. And no.
6. Your mouth to God’s ear.
7. It would be better than just playing for his health.
8. That question is based on a huge assumption, which, given Evans’ iffy shooting, will probably not come to pass, making your question moot.

The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.

by LeaguePassAddict on Sep 2, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs