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Tyreke Evans Buzzer Beater Power Rankings

When Tyreke Evans threw a dagger from deep in the forest of men on Wednesday night, a whole world of mystique was birthed. These power rankings constitute Sactown Royalty's expedition deep into the world created by The Shot.

1. Tyreke Evans, duh.

2. Donte Greene. Click to enlarge.

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3. Grizzlies TV bro.

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Star-divide

4. Mama Evans.

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5. As seen above, Tyreke seeking out Francisco Garcia for a hug as PR folks try to corral Evans. Garcia and Bonita "Mama" Evans have been integral in helping Tyreke through his recent tough stretch, as beautifully laid out by the incredible Sam Amick.

6. A dialog.

Tyreke: I'm going to the scorers' table! Who's coming with me?

Donte: Me!

Pooh Jeter: Ooh, me too!

Jason Jones: I'm already here, partner!

Fat Lever: We're not worthy! We're not worthy!

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7. Grant Napear's call. That was wonderful. I can't wait to hear Gary Gerould's radio call.

8. Zach Randolph remembers to get back on defense. At the six-second mark, Randolph throws his fists in the air to celebrate O.J. Mayo's apparent game-winner. He quickly realizes (thanks to Lionel Hollins screaming in his ear, probably) to get back on defense. He does, and thinks about possibly contesting the shot. He does not. Game over.

9. The miracle of YouTube. We can watch this over and over and over and over ...


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Cannot believe I missed the 4th quarter. Oh well.

Go Kings!

I predict JT will never breathe through his nose.

by wallywagon11 on Dec 30, 2010 8:28 AM PST reply actions  

I heard the G-Man's call last night

It was great, especially when you could hear Fat screaming in the background.

"That's like Swede on Swede violence."-Randy Hahn
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants

by 49er16 on Dec 30, 2010 8:28 AM PST reply actions  

The best part of that shot

Was the crowd reaction. It sounded like Old Arco again.

"That's like Swede on Swede violence."-Randy Hahn
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants

by 49er16 on Dec 30, 2010 8:31 AM PST reply actions   2 recs

No the best part was

the bench guy on the floor celebrating with the ball half way in the air!!!! That was Classic

LETS GO HEAT!!!!!!!
Joel Anthony is the man
Henne please don't be good be Great

by sparker2513 on Jan 2, 2011 5:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Rockets fan dropping in

That was f’in sick!

If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.

by .Bonzo on Dec 30, 2010 8:32 AM PST reply actions  

The Grizzlies TV bro standing in the paint

I guess he was in a hurry to interview OJ Mayo about his thrilling game winner… oops

by KingsFan on Dec 30, 2010 9:28 AM PST reply actions  

Alright new favorite part

is when Tyreke is walking back to the court and you see Casspi line up and get ready to give Tyreke a fierce forearm shiver and right when he is about to crack Tyreke the camera cuts away.

I predict JT will never breathe through his nose.

by wallywagon11 on Dec 30, 2010 9:32 AM PST reply actions  

Didn't see this during the game

But I love this quote from the ESPN story.

Grizzlies guard Tony Allen strutted back downcourt while shouting loudly at fans seated next to the Kings’ bench. Allen stared intently at the fans and kept talking until Evans’ game-winner stunned the Grizzlies.

Wonder if he will get benched and fined?

"This season is another learning process for this team. There is no segment of the schedule that looms larger than the sum of the season, in my opinion."

Section 214

by SavageBeast on Dec 30, 2010 9:34 AM PST reply actions  

Oops just saw that anorexorcist beat me to it in the post game last night.

Oh well, still fun.

"This season is another learning process for this team. There is no segment of the schedule that looms larger than the sum of the season, in my opinion."

Section 214

by SavageBeast on Dec 30, 2010 9:42 AM PST up reply actions  

Never liked that guy

For reasons such as this…

...Watching DeMarcus Cousins’ transformation from large human to immortal kill beast...

by Sacto_J on Dec 30, 2010 9:43 AM PST up reply actions  

After watching it for the millionth time...

…that was a really ugly shot by Reke. He brought his feet up practically to his butt, and his arms are weird.
But it went in!!!

In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg

by PurpleLoco on Dec 30, 2010 9:39 AM PST reply actions  

Not saying he should have made sure his form was better.

Not even saying it was possible to have better form on a shot like that.
Just saying it was an ugly shot.

In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg

by PurpleLoco on Dec 30, 2010 9:56 AM PST up reply actions  

BOOO!

It was the most beautiful shot in the history of basketball!!!

by bench_blob on Dec 30, 2010 11:31 AM PST up reply actions   3 recs

Furthermore

On that huddle, I noticed Tyreke started to turn away but Cousins grabbed Tyreke’s jersey and dragged him into it. For whatever reason, Tyreke seems distanced from some of the team this year and it was nice to see him and Demarcus come together a little bit there. Great game by Demarcus also, btw…

...Watching DeMarcus Cousins’ transformation from large human to immortal kill beast...

by Sacto_J on Dec 30, 2010 9:47 AM PST up reply actions  

DeMarcus was a monster and the Tyreke/Cousins combo came out in full force.

Inbounds pass straight into cousins, cousins turns baseline and powers in for the easy basket

Memphis inbounds into sideline, Tyreke Steals the ball for the dunk

Tyreke hits the game winner.

by HeuristicLineup on Dec 30, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

You ever give a man a foot massage?

Don’t be tellin’ me about foot massages. I’m the foot fuckin’ master. I got my technique down and everything, I don’t be ticklin’ or nothin’.

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen. And for a limited time, every third person who follows me on Twitter (andy_sims) gets a free ice cream cone.

Which I will eat.

by andy sims on Dec 30, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions   3 recs

You know,

I’m gettin’ kinda tired. I could use a foot massage myself

"What the fuck did I do?" - McNulty

by vfettke on Dec 30, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

In what way is it ironic?

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen. And for a limited time, every third person who follows me on Twitter (andy_sims) gets a free ice cream cone.

Which I will eat.

by andy sims on Dec 30, 2010 9:51 AM PST up reply actions  

Ugly & hard to listen to?

Your friendly neighborhood Purple Drank retailer.

by ajd1083 on Dec 30, 2010 9:54 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

bad luck = irony

in Alanis world at least

I predict JT will never breathe through his nose.

by wallywagon11 on Dec 30, 2010 10:03 AM PST up reply actions  

Don't get me started on the (mis) usage of the word irony

not again.

"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII

by lietothegirls on Dec 30, 2010 9:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Did he misuse the word?

I don’t think so.

irony
noun
1 that note of irony in her voice sarcasm, causticity, cynicism, mockery, satire, sardonicism. See note at wit . antonym sincerity.
2 the irony of the situation paradox, incongruity, incongruousness. antonym logic.

Not according to first definition, but second. Rookies typically don’t lead. To see him lead is incongruous with expectations. Therefore, its ironic.

by bench_blob on Dec 30, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions   2 recs

Depends on one's expectations, I suppose.

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen. And for a limited time, every third person who follows me on Twitter (andy_sims) gets a free ice cream cone.

Which I will eat.

by andy sims on Dec 30, 2010 1:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Just that he's the one with least amount of experience

yet he’s the one assuming a leadership role. One would think that would be done by a veteran. As far as misuse of the term ironic? Probably so. A better term would be “odd” or “surprising” but Wally says he’s oddly not surprised so I’m not sure wtf to make out of this other than the fact that forum people always find fault with any little thing.

by KingsFan on Dec 30, 2010 10:45 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Actually I came to your defense before reading this

I think you are correct, and they are incorrect.

But what is ironic is the same people on this board who will nit pick over minutiae spell the word consistently with an ‘a’!!!

And they do it consistantly.
/irony

by bench_blob on Dec 30, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

In a Goodfellas kind of way?

oh, wait, that was obscure.

"It ain't Chinese algebra" - Tony Allen from Basketbawful

by Bluejohn on Dec 30, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Oddly not surprised

I predict JT will never breathe through his nose.

by wallywagon11 on Dec 30, 2010 9:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Just realized why Tyreke struggles so much with his jump shot....

He has been shooting them way to close. I say ignore anything closer then 30 feet.

It's all Jim Les' fault

by nakaisgod on Dec 30, 2010 9:49 AM PST reply actions  

Hara-Kiri Averted.

Had the wakizashi prepared, mind focused, prepared to meet the maker. This was before the game. With 1.5 seconds left in the game, I’m kissing my kids goodbye, telling off my mother-inlaw, etc. Then, it was just bucket.

BUCKET.

Crisis averted. Great game that’ll leave a not-so-small dent in my abs, and the M.I.L. trying to deepen it.

My kingdom(or body part of your choice) for a championship.

by clapclap clapclapclap on Dec 30, 2010 9:55 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

KINGS WIN THE MEGA BOWL

Your friendly neighborhood Purple Drank retailer.

by ajd1083 on Dec 30, 2010 10:02 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

4th place

LETS GO HEAT!!!!!!!
Joel Anthony is the man
Henne please don't be good be Great

by sparker2513 on Jan 2, 2011 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

This team needed soooo badly to win a close game

and Tyreke and Cousins both needed games like this while it happened. Cousins was just a beast out there yet mostly played completely under control and within his game. Once he realizes, truly believes that playing like that will both help the team and put up great numbers for himself – he’ll do it more often.
Hard effort – but under control.

"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII

by lietothegirls on Dec 30, 2010 10:10 AM PST reply actions   3 recs

Another reason why Kings fans are great

the arena only had about 12,000 people, yet sounded like it had 25,000.

by Dub_TC on Dec 30, 2010 10:15 AM PST reply actions   3 recs

A few complaints (that no longer matter)

1. OJ Mayo traveled on that last shot

2. Rudy Gay actually fouled Tyreke on that shot

F—k it. Great win!

"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII

by lietothegirls on Dec 30, 2010 10:17 AM PST reply actions  

Wow you're right

Didn’t look at it that closely before, but he does a little bunny hop after he picks up his dribble, then takes a couple more steps after that. And like you said, F it. Kings win!

by outrider on Dec 30, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions  

What happened on the play

right before the Mayo play? Didn’t see the end of the game. Gay missed a shot and we didn’t get the rebound is all I know, but no more detail than that.

by outrider on Dec 30, 2010 10:58 AM PST up reply actions  

fuck yea!!!!

pardon my cursing, im just you know – FUCKING HYSTERICAL RIGHT NOW (STILL)..!!!!!!!

"Contraction, I didn't say anything about contraction. I'm talking about shrinking the league" - Lebron James

by DTG13 on Dec 30, 2010 10:25 AM PST reply actions  

Effing beautiful.

"Center Andrew Bogut was asked how the Bucks are fitting in their many new players so far. Chris Douglas-Roberts -- one of those new guys, not happy with his role -- chuckled in the next stall."

by Jacob Grinyer on Dec 30, 2010 10:37 AM PST reply actions  

Dramatic victory...

That was awesome. Now maybe the taste of a W will get these guys a little hungrier. I dont care about thr w-l column so much as the eye test the rest of the way. Be competitive , improve.

by Smills91 on Dec 30, 2010 10:40 AM PST via mobile reply actions   1 recs

This is how I feel.

When we lose the close ones, it’s heartbreaking for everyone, but losing by a landslide and watching our guys either slack off or just not play well is horrible. I prefer the close losses over the routs, even if it takes me a couple of hours to calm down after games when we lose by a point or two in the last few seconds.
I don’t look at wins and losses too much. Obviously a win like last night feels amazing [I’m still bouncing off the walls, over 12 hours later] but I’m happy with a hard-fought loss, too, in the long run. At least it shows that our team cares, and they’re trying as hard as they can – they’re just not there yet. In a year or two, or even by the end of the season, we’ll be winning some of the ones we let go earlier in the season.
Bring on 2011.

In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg

by PurpleLoco on Dec 30, 2010 3:17 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

SUCH a great finish

Not gonna lie, I totally dig the label of “Awesome Dude” in the picture of Tyreke on the scorer’s table. That dude is indeed awesome.

"You never know when an old calendar might come in handy! Sure, it's not 1985 right now, but who knows what tomorrow will bring?"

by Christina_J on Dec 30, 2010 11:45 AM PST reply actions  

Anyone have the commentary of Gary G. when Tyreke made the shot?

"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches

by AkaP on Dec 30, 2010 11:54 AM PST reply actions  

Unsung Hero #2

Last night my first unsung hero was the baseline ref for not calling a TO when Mr. Microphone wandered onto the court with 1.5s.

My second Unsung Hero is Big Cuz for (1) adjusting his headband before inbounding the ball, thereby giving time for Tyreke to get into position to receive the ball. AWESOME use of wardrobe accessory to lull opponent into false confidence :) (2) having the presence of mind to see Beno wide open for the inbound pass but defer to Tyreke instead, since Big Cuz knew Tyreke can make the shots as witnessed post-practice, and the fact he owes him $20 :)

by bench_blob on Dec 30, 2010 12:02 PM PST reply actions   3 recs

Longest shot to win a game in NBA history?

I read in a Yahoo Sports article that this was the longest shot to win a game in NBA history. Some people commented that Rasheed Wallace and West had longer shots, but I don’t know if they were to win games or for the tie. Does anyone know?

"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup

by kwill on Dec 30, 2010 12:14 PM PST reply actions  

They were not technically game-winners. They "only" sent the games into overtime.

You can see West’s shot here and Sheed’s shot here.

West’s shot would have been a game-winner if the NBA had allowed three pointers at that time.

"I think I'll pat myself on the back. You don't mind, do you?" --Jerry Reynolds

by Juan Primo on Dec 30, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Here is the article

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Video-Tyreke-Evans-hits-a-50-footer-to-win-at-t;_ylt=Aoscs.JXw7RGkOG6qs7Net.8vLYF?urn=nba-301646

I still can’t believe it happened. One thing is for sure. That was the most exciting finish to an NBA game I have ever seen. I’m horse today from screaming last night.

by KingsFan on Dec 30, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

The only word I can come up with for this is:

Reke-diculous!

I was feeling lower than I have in a long, long time about my beloved Kings and with one incredible shot Tyreke reminded me why I always stick by them.

Kings fan in OKC

by rockrichmond2 on Dec 30, 2010 1:54 PM PST reply actions  

This is completely random and off-topic,

but does anyone know when the votes for the Rookie-Sophomore All-Star game come in? I’ve got my fingers crossed for a triple whammy of Reke, Boogie, and Omri…although Omri probably won’t make it unless he gets 20+ minutes a game until February so he can actually contribute.

The coaches from all across the league do the voting, right?

In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg

by PurpleLoco on Dec 30, 2010 5:54 PM PST reply actions  

Reke's already said he won't play

as he wants to rest his foot. He may even have that sound wave treatment over the AS break.

When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

by nothingbutnet on Dec 30, 2010 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

He said he won't do the Rook-Soph game?

Thanks, I missed that.
I guess that just leaves DMC then…

In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg

by PurpleLoco on Dec 30, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions  

This year started with a game winner by Kobe

And ends with a history making game winner

Hopefully this is a sign of things to come

F#ck Kobe Bryant.
F#ck Shaquille O’Neal
F#ck Phil Jackson
F#ck Rick Fox (twice)
F#ck Sasha Vujacic
F#ck Robert Horry
F#ck Derek Fisher
F#ck Dick Bavetta, Bob Delaney and Ted Bernhardt – I’m still waiting for them to have their jerseys retired at Staples.
F#ck Every Laker fan who comes to Arco Arena, wears his hat sideways and stands up and cheers with his arms out and his back to the floor whenever Kobe scores a basket.
Oh, and F#ck Jack Nicholson, Dyan Cannon, and that silver haired douchebag wearing the snakeskin boots.

Who’d I miss?

by B-RAD on Dec 30, 2010 7:39 PM PST via mobile reply actions   1 recs

Maybe this'll be a turning point

I really feel that the Kings have much more talent than their record indicates.

That was a beautiful shot, and it was just as awesome to watch the Grizzlies stand there in shock after they were so certain they’d won the game.

by WasabiTorture on Dec 30, 2010 9:19 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

DMC was all like

“They see me strollin’. They hatin’…Assist!”

by NaDeMarreCarroll on Jan 1, 2011 12:02 PM PST reply actions  

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