30Q: Will Sean May Drop Jaws?
by Ziller on Sep 22, 2009 11:22 AM PDT
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30Q asks the important questions about the Kings all through September.
The early reviews out of Natomas -- and by early reviews, I mean glimpses of a recent voluntary workout provided by the franchise -- are that Sean May is in, all things considered, incredible shape. That's the first step of May's comeback, being in shape. Because as has been written about May for years now, he has the talent. He has the skill. He can play.
While the minutes were limited because of injuries, May scored at a +17 points/36 minutes rate his first two seasons. In that second season (in which he played a total of 838 minutes), he got those points on 50% shooting. He has historically drawn fouls at a pace roughly even to that of Jason Thompson, which would be behind only Kevin Martin and (assumedly) Tyreke Evans. He might be the most completely rebounder on the roster not named Jon Brockman, with a career offensive rebounding rate behind just Thompson, and a defensive rebound rate behind just Spencer Hawes. (Again, Brockman should take the top spot in both categories.)
Save for last season, May doesn't commit many turnovers per possession. That's huge for this team: May should be able to come in, rebound, take some shots, and not give away the ball. Shelden Williams was a superior rebounder and defender ... but he coughed up the ball incessantly. Being a strong offensive rebounder is dampened by slippery stone hands. May has good hands.
I'm not sure May will end up producing as well as Ike Diogu this season. But if there's so much as a conversation -- if May wows us on the court as much as he has wowed us on tape -- it'll be a win for the Kings. This team needs pleasant surprises, and a rejuvenated, powerful May would be a great way to start.
We'll see it for real on October 6, when the preseason kicks off. Can't wait.
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Seriously can't wait for this season to start
And I think May has a good year. I think his production should be around the same as his sophomore year, which would be absolutely fine with me:
11.9 points on 50% shooting, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists to 1.6 turnovers, .7 blocks, all in 23.9 minutes. Granted he only played 35 games that year, but I’m pretty sure he’s going to play 70+ this year after seeing the kind of shape he’s in and I can live with those stats. He’s also not a terrible defender.
For as much crap as we gave Sean May when we signed him, I figure him to play a prominent role for us this year, and I think even become a fan favorite.
Go Sean!
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11/7/2/1 as a backup big is perfectly fine with me
I was totally for his signing so long as he was in shape. i think he’ll impress some people. And if not, at least we have plenty of fat jokes we can make
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Honestly, I'm excited about the May signing
He’s super cheap and has something to prove. I’ll be very happy if he’s able to prove it here. I do worry that he pulls a Beno and impresses the front office into the full MLE and then underperforms. Although something tells me he’s not that type of guys and his lack of performance/being in shape was fairly legit.
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Rewatched the video...
didn’t even know it was him doing toe stepping drills, WOW that guy is the extremely overweight player we signed this summer? He is so skinny now…a completely different man. Bigger than the Glen “Big Baby” Davis weight transformation. Call me impressed.
Hope
May
I’ve certainly made my share of jokes at May’s expense, and I’m glad that it sounds like he’s proving me to be, as usual, an idiot.
I want nothing more than for May to succeed. If he can put together a nice season, and then perhaps sign a 2 or 3 years extension with the Kings, he could be a very nice compliment off the bench for JT and Hawes.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
Wow..
There is probably 20 to 35 minutes a game there for the taking depending on how much we use Noc at the 4. We could really use someone who could soak up those minutes.
May has a good offensive touch around the rim, and he is a good passer from the post. As the ziller says, he has really soft hands.
Still, I would be hesitant to give up anything close to Beno money given May’s injury history.
by markdog333 on Sep 22, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought I read
something about hoping that, if he does have a good season we don’t give him a MLE or Beno type contract.
Given his history, even if he gives us 15/9 this year, I don’t think he would be worth the risk for that type of contract.
$2 mil max per season if he plays well.
Backups don’t need MLE money on our team.
Did we get Mays into a team option for next year?
Best case scenario… He gets in shape does well for the losing Kings this year, and then gets paid Beno money next year only to hit up the Krispy Kreme outlets around SAC or plays for another team with money to burn.
If Ziegler blows a save... I'll flag his next post.
If I remember correctly
It is strictly a one-year deal, no team or player options. Can anyone confirm or refute this?
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
Dropped mine
I posted a few days ago that I saw him out with the two other bigs, and I was stunned. He looked nearly as lean as Spencer and Jason. It appears he’s taking this chance very seriously.
He'll drop jaw far enough to fit the Big Mac.
Damn, it just doesn’t work now that he’s in shape. Can we get Eddy Curry over here, please?
Eddy Curry
I read somewhere that Eddy Curry is on his own conditioning program and has lost like 40 pounds since the end of the season. Who is third on your list?
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by JediLeroy on Sep 22, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if May used all the fat jokes on this site as motivation before his workouts. I believe we here at StR may deserve some credit for his incredible transformation.
Disclaimer: comments may have been made under the influence of alcohol. If the Kings start winning, this will probably change.
If only we could
After I wrote that overreaction piece earlier this summer, I asked May (via Twitter) if he reads any articles about himself (with the intention being to apologize if he, by chance, had read my story). He responded that he doesn’t read anything that’s out there.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
...unless it was placed on a menu
Parting shot.
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by section214 on Sep 22, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
I'm hoping for the best
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