Need a PG? D-League Has Options
by Tom Ziller on Mar 29, 2010 10:45 AM PDT
in Commentary
Email
PrintAs we witnessed Sunday, the Kings are a bit short in the backcourt. Beno Udrih had to play 47-1/2 minutes as the team's only available point guard ... and arguably it's only true guard. Tyreke Evans might be back Tuesday in Indianapolis. Francisco Garcia's wrist -- the one he broke lifting weights in October -- is sore, and he might not be back this week. No other player on the team even comes close to resembling even a ghost of a point guard; basically, Spencer Hawes (also day-to-day with a bad back) is the next best option.
To keep from Beno turning into dust by the time the team gets to Minneapolis, and assuming the team does not in fact want to toss Reke out there for 48 minutes once he comes back from a frickin' concussion (something you ought not mess with), the team needs help at the point. I asked Scott Schroeder, champion among madtoms, to offer some suggestions.
One such suggestion is former preseason King Mustafa Shakur.
I realize that Shakur didn't necessarily endear himself to the Kings when he was in town as a rookie back in the 2007 preseason, but the times, they are a-changin'. I profiled Shakur rather in-depth here, but what he's able to bring to the Kings is great shooting percentages, good size, a decent assist average and some possible sticking ability/upside if the Kings would happen to like what they see for the next few weeks. He's already been called up once this month (to the Oklahoma City Thunder), so why not make March twice as nice?
Other options include Will Conroy, Coby Karl, Marcus Williams, Trey Johnson and more. I implore you to read Scott's full post.
33 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
From Scott's post
I like the sound of Will Conroy, especially considering the success the Vipers have had this season.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
It cant hurt any
I wouldn’t mind seeing the kings start doing some more interaction with the D-League. there are plenty of options that would love a chance to get some minutes.
He was perfect for situations such as this.
To be the best, you have to do your best. Otherwise, you are only second-rate.
I have no idea as to what is going with Cisco's wrist.
To be the best, you have to do your best. Otherwise, you are only second-rate.
While not an immediate option...
…I think we should look at signing Shaun Livingston this off-season. He’s a 6’4" PG that could play well with Tyreke and create the mismatches we’d like. He’s still young and may not be fully over his injury yet, but if he is soon then,….BARGAIN CENTRAL!
He's actually 6'7"
But I don’t think he’ll ever get over that injury. Which is too bad because he had tons of potential
www.mancancook.net
Agreed
Knee injuries haunt you, and that doubt remains in the back of your mind every time you plant. Absolute shame, Livingston was a brilliant passer.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
I think he needs to spend some time with a good offseason coach
His passing skills were excellent, but his speed and athleticism were awesome too. There’s really no reason he can’t still be a great passer and ball handler, he’s just not as fast as he used to be. He really needs to spend some time tweaking his game. If done correctly he could still be an incredibly serviceable backup point guard.
www.mancancook.net
The only problem with signing Shaun Livingston...
….is that the Wizards signed him.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
Unless
GP thinks there is soneone in the D league he would want to keep, I say let the guys play. Evans will want to play plenty of minutes once he comes back—if for no other reason than hanging onto his 20/5/5—and Beno doesn’t appear to be tiring. Let’s just play it out.
"And I never said I don’t like KMart. I just don’t think the duo is good for the team. They are essentially two of the same player"
Sammyp831.
8 games to go
with the indecision of which direction is better – winning or losing. Why add another body that won’t see much playing time and cost more simoleons?
Agree with SB, let it play out, it is a limp to the end figuratively why not literally.
by betweentheeyes on Mar 29, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
We need another guard
so there is a need to look at here. Give one a spin…..
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Mar 29, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Who you gonna believe?
The biased Kings website that won’t even let you call Grant “Peaches,” or your good old Uncle214?
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
If you're my uncle I want my refund.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
She always wants that.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
You're dead to me.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
That's all it takes?
Will Solomon! Will Solomon!
;p
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Mar 30, 2010 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Ed and I shall stand alone in this hostile environment.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
NBA Playoffs Content Module
Related FanPosts on Sactown Royalty
Related FanShots on Sactown Royalty
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sport
- Shaquille O’Neal is in a Chinese beer commercial, too (VIDEO)
- ‘Deep Thoughts’ and Cheap Thoughts: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- C-a-C: This is probably as close to LeBron James working with John Waters as we’ll ever get
- Dwyane Wade’s hot pink pants: The kind of thing you can get away with when you drop 41
- Lamar Odom to New York? Dwight Howard on the move? For now, it’s all talk
