A Full List of Players I Would Not Be Surprised to See the Kings Take at No. 5
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And now, a list of players I, Tom Ziller, would not be surprised to see the Kings take at No. 5 in the 2010 NBA Draft.
Derrick Favors
DeMarcus Cousins
Greg Monroe
Wesley Johnson
Al-Farouq Aminu
Ekpe Udoh
Hassan Whiteside
Gordon Hayward
Avery Bradley
Luke Babbitt
Xavier Henry
Ed Davis
Paul George
Patrick Patterson
Eric Bledsoe
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I would be mildly surprised at some of these names. But only mildly. This thing is wiiiide open.
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I'll make a bold prediction
If the Kings do use the #5 on anyone on this list other than Derrick Favors, DeMarcus Cousins or Wesley Johnson – there will be a meltdown in the draft thread unlike any we’ve ever seen (and that’s saying something).
Pacifist ass-kisser
by otis29 on Jun 15, 2010 7:35 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
If we draft Gordon Hayward with the 5th pick
I will cry.
"Greg Ostertag is one of the finest centers in the history of Western Civilization." - Bill Walton
by submison on Jun 15, 2010 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Totally agree on those bottom 3...
"So your a Yank? Thats ok, were all just people. People are all the same. But we like Canadians better." - Guy at the grocery store. "wow"
I don't know
Last year’s Rubio de-mancrushification was pretty epic.
by nbrans on Jun 15, 2010 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Exactly.
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Jason Thompson thread is still the thread to beat.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Because that thread
is basically the whole antithesis of this post. NOBODY even knew who Jason Thompson was on this site. It would be like the Kings taking Elliot Williams at #5 this year.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
He is going to be ROY next year
...
by prowseinthehouse on Jun 15, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I have more chance at being ROTY than that dude.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
Are you draft eligible?
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
So you're saying there's a chance...
It would be like the Kings taking Elliot Williams at #5 this year.
Replace “Elliot Williams” with “Kevin Seraphin”…
by getPGwithbounce on Jun 15, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno man
I remember a lot of pissed of people when Spencer Hawes was selected. It was funny too because he was obviously the BPA and the pretty obvious choice, but people were still pissed.
#vfettkefordraft
Yeah I know
What made it worse was that their biggest need at the time was a low post presence, which is what Spencer is/was
#vfettkefordraft
Good Times. :D
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
The Hawes pick was the biggest meltdown I remember.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
I think part of the problem with that wasn't that we picked Hawes
its that we really didn’t have much of a choice
#vfettkefordraft
i remember being more pissed at the blazers than at geoff
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
without a doubt
It was the first one I took part in and it is still the best by far. Fear and loathing and mass confusion in Sacramento. It was also the first time I realized just how much serious drinking goes on here on draft night. Epic!
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
by Bluejohn on Jun 15, 2010 2:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I am going to make a bold prediction:
Kings are going to get DeMarcus Cousins and there is going to be a big celebration and total shock that we ACTUALLY got our guy.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
by Slam_Dunk on Jun 15, 2010 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I keep thinking that
But gotta prepare for utter shock/dissapointment (followed by joy) with Petrie.
Everyone is so conditioned to disappointment, that is hard to imagine that something really good is going to happen.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
Thats because we're Kings fans
I always think, this is the time. Something good is going to happen. And then things happen like, two teams below us jump above us in the lottery. We should always be optimistic. It just seems like initially were in for a let down. That being said, we dropped three spots the previous year and ended up with the ROY.
"So your a Yank? Thats ok, were all just people. People are all the same. But we like Canadians better." - Guy at the grocery store. "wow"
Psh. YOUR guy perhaps. ;)
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, yeah. But, he could be your guy, too:)
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
I like Cousins alright, and think he has a great skill set.
And if Petrie picks him then I’m golden. He’s not the player I would pick, but again, I’m not picking (thank heavens for that).
Ultimately, and after my meltdown last year, I’m satisfied with whomever the Kings pick this season. I would prefer Favors or Monroe, but will be happy with Cousins, Whiteside, Johnson and many other prospects.
GO KINGS!
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank heavens for Tyreke Evans!
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
If it is anyone other than Favors/DMC/WJ
I will bring this mother down.
by mike murray on Jun 15, 2010 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know Otis... It was really bad last year with all the people in the Rubio camp (myself included).
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I was in the minority
I hated the thought of Rubio for some reason. I am not without fault though I was pissed we picked Tyreke over Johnny Flynn.
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on Jun 15, 2010 4:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well if any of these players, other than the ones that I like, are chosen with the #5
I will blame Ziller. ZILLER!!!!
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by Kfan in Korea on Jun 15, 2010 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
bahahaha!
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Davis... No
You forgot trade pick away… Kevin Love is more valuable than anyone I see in your list
That would be sweet!
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
That's 15 names on your list.
Playing it pretty safe.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
Surprisingly no Aldrich.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
You're right, Aykis.
Must have been an oversight!
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
Or not.
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
so it's settled
we’re guaranteed to pick Aldrich due to the TZ Curse
Screw you Knicks! LBJ to the Kings!!!
The Kings may pick
any of these guys, but not with the #5 pick. If Cousins is available at #5, the Kings either draft him or trade the pick to someone who does want him. Whether that’s trading down or trading for a player, I can’t see Petrie wasting the value of the pick by not getting value when there are going to be teams willing to pull the trigger on Cousins. If the Kings make a good trade and pick one of these listed players in the teens somewhere, the meltdown migh be more of a low simmer.
by IamPurple on Jun 15, 2010 7:53 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yay, Whiteside!
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
I agree.....
If it is not one of these three Favors, Cousins, Johnson then the Kings need to trade down, and see if they can get a value veteran and another lotto pick, and then the reset of the field is wide open.
BOLD PREDICTION
Only 1 of the players on the above list will be drafted at #5 by Sacramento..
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 Jun 15, 2010 8:11 AM PDT reply actions 8 recs
Just staying with the spirit of the original post ;-)
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 Jun 15, 2010 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
hehe. Nice LTTG.
Rec’d
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
"This thing is wiiiide open."
Have you heard anything to make you believe the pick is still up in the air?
JR said yesterday the final decision has not been made yet
and expected it not to be until within 24 hours of the draft (my paraphrase). He also oopsed it will be one of the big 5.
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
It was JRs interview on KHTK
also both statements confirmed in previous summaries of it at StR, but KHTK probably has a link to the interview which occurred yesterday
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
Unless he grabs Billy Joe Kyrgyzstan out of Failed State.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jun 15, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
pretty funny
other then the consensus 1 and 2 picks (wall and turner) it appears that you have included every other name mentioned as a possible first round draft pick. pretty funny
Turner is not #2 by any consensus.
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
No he is not. Oddly, he seems to be ignored in most discussions.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
I predict
that in the 2009 NBA draft the Kings will have taken Tyreke Evans with the 4th pick…
No! WTF!?! With Rubio still available!?!
I’m pissed!
Never gonna watch the Kings again, unless, you know, that 4th pick ends up being ROY, which is highly unlikely.
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by PhutureKings on Jun 15, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I just remember comparing Reke to
Bonzi Wells and Larry Hughes.
GAH. Idiot.
Haha.
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah, the ol' Chad Ford shotgun method.
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Jun 15, 2010 9:07 AM PDT reply actions
Another Monroe fan?
Thank the Maker!
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 15, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
This
the Bene Gesserit rite.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Frank Herbert, Dune
by SeattleRoyalty on Jun 15, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
This
In the event that Cousins and Johnson are off the board
the Bene Gesserit rite.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Frank Herbert, Dune
by SeattleRoyalty on Jun 15, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
If Cousins and Johnson were off the board, then Favors or Turner would be on the board.
In that event I would take Favors or Turner over Monroe any day.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
but i really wish turner could shoot :(
by Mr. Know it all on Jun 15, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
then try watching a game
how many open jumpers did the guy even take in college? He’s gonna love being the #2 or #3 option
Screw you Knicks! LBJ to the Kings!!!
52% field, 76% line, 36% from 3
With teams geared to stop him first.
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Versatility is great I guess
But I’d like a guy who dominates his position, is Made for it.
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 Jun 15, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
This
Hawes is versatile… except when it comes to defense and actually giving a fuck
#vfettkefordraft
by vfettke on Jun 15, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
Get your "I anti-heart Spencer Hawes T-shirt!" at the vfettke gift shop!
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
When Hawes is inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame, we will all be eating our words.
[yes i typed that with a straight face]
Screw you Knicks! LBJ to the Kings!!!
by Shizzo on Jun 15, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I wasn't in favor of Monroe
It’s more of a prediction. Geoff Petrie loves him some versatility. I’d rather the Kings take someone else, but I trust Petrie to do the right thing.
I am thinking Whiteside over Monroe even. Different kind of verstaility, and he actually gives a damn.
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
I think Bradley could slip
He hurt his ankle and has shut down workouts. Soft. Maybe he slips to the 20s. I doubt he is there at 33.
"I know we certainly gave up a lot to get him, but we do have other players on the perimeter who we can plug in. We haven’t had anybody who we feel is a go-to guy in the post. So we gave up a lot to get a lot, and we’re real excited about adding Carl." - Paul Westphal
I was thinking the same thing
No way he slips out of the first round because of a minor injury. But man, I’d love to have another mid teens pick to grab him.
Dunking Dutchman
Did anyone catch Jerry Reynolds interview yesterday?
He said the Kings would take the BPA @ 5. Didn’t say the best “big”. Basically saying they’re not drafting strictly for “need”. IMO if Cousins is there @ 5 he is the BPA. Bit he also said if not then they would trade the pick for someone better. Which is what thought was very interesting. I don’t know who’s available but I have to believe GP talks to other GM’s and may have an Idea on who may be available that’s might be worth the 5th pick. I know Kevin Love has been mentioned but I don’t think he’s worth the 5th.
by StevenG on Jun 15, 2010 10:29 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
They have always maintained that they would take BPA.
I’m not so sure GP talks with other GMs unless he is talking about a trade. After all, he does want to tell other GMs what he is thinking.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
That's what I meant by "talking".
Seeing who might be available in a trade for the 5th. Or maybe he hasn’t. And that’s why Jerry put it out there. So other teams would know that the Kings are open to trading the pick in the right deal.
by StevenG on Jun 15, 2010 11:36 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry, I read it too quickly. I didn't catch your drift.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John Wooden
I'd rather have Kevin Love
Than Demarcus Cousins, but I don’t see how that happens unless Minny wants to have both the 4 and the 5 so Kahn can screw up two low lottery picks two years in a row.
Love is a known commodity and heady player, while Cousins possibly has more potential but is also a potential head case. And if we get an extra high lottery pick in that turns into someone like Babbitt or Henry, so much the better.
"I know we certainly gave up a lot to get him, but we do have other players on the perimeter who we can plug in. We haven’t had anybody who we feel is a go-to guy in the post. So we gave up a lot to get a lot, and we’re real excited about adding Carl." - Paul Westphal
by NewEraKings on Jun 15, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Although when you think about it
If Minny ends up with the 4 and 5 and gets any two of the top five guys most prominently mentioned, that could end up being a pretty nice haul.
In fact, it might be nice if Petrie is able to pick up another of those top 5 picks, particularly if he can do so without taking on a shit contract. Or maybe he takes on Dalembert and uses the picks on wings like Turner and Johnson. So we end up with a potential lineup of Tyreke, Turner, Johnson, Landry and Dalembert. Not a title team, but heading in the right direction and better than what we are stuck with now.
"I know we certainly gave up a lot to get him, but we do have other players on the perimeter who we can plug in. We haven’t had anybody who we feel is a go-to guy in the post. So we gave up a lot to get a lot, and we’re real excited about adding Carl." - Paul Westphal
by NewEraKings on Jun 15, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
stay at 5 and ....
they’ll end up with either Turner or Johnson if Cousins & Favors go 2-3 (which is possible), and the Kings do NOT need both Turner & Johnson … one of ’em, sure
but if GP trades out of 5 it’s gonna be to drop down, and probably only if both Cousins & Favors are gone @ 5
Um, David Khan will absolutely do that!
He might even throw in one of their other first rounders if we send him Spencer Hawes. I have a feeling they might actually like Hawes there for the triangle anyway. They supposedly liked Darko.
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
if Kevin Love is available he is worth trading the 5th pick for.
It’s inconceivable that David Khan would even consider trading Love, he’s one of the most effective bigs in the league.
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
by Bluejohn on Jun 15, 2010 2:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It could happen
If they feel they can’t move Jefferson I could see them do it. I don’t think it’s ideal but it’s possible.
Please note the 11 next to my name. All others are frauds.
by wallywagon11 on Jun 15, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Love is one of the most effective bigs in the league?
Not really.
He’s good, but let’s not get out of hand.
And he came off the bench.
I propose the #5 and Spencer Hawes for Kevin Love and the #16
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
not
a 6’8" post player who can’t block shots and has to play the 4, not 5, is the answer to none of the Kings’ concerns
Reading too much into one statement here.
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
I think the Short List is:
Favors, Turner, Cousins, Johnson, Aminu, Monroe, Udoh, Whiteside or Aldrich. Anybody else and I would literally faint.
Kings rule! (They are royalty - right?)
I'm going to assume you'd faint if we got John Wall
Out of sheer excitement?
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
I feel I've had a comment deleted...
Did I do something bad or am I going crazy?
...
by prowseinthehouse on Jun 15, 2010 11:29 AM PDT reply actions
Possibly
I just want to make sure I wasn’t the one to eff things up
...
by prowseinthehouse on Jun 15, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn't delete anything from you -
And I don’t see anything flagged on your profile. This does not mean that you should not continue to watch your step. :)
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I guess i'm just going crazy then...
I knew the Alzheimers was gonna get me… just not at 23 years old
...
by prowseinthehouse on Jun 15, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
prosweisinthehouse

consider yourself warned!
(j/k)
by betweentheeyes on Jun 15, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you ask xinyue to tell you more about his exciting deals?
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Jun 15, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That's because you are evil.
Just like this is pure evil:

"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
You wouldn't be surprised
if we picked Gordon Hayward or Eric Bledsoe…..with the 5th over all pick? Wow I would shit myself!!! If you think there is any way chance in hell we pick up on of the most unathletic SG in most recent drafts. ANd why in the hell would we pick up another PG who can come off the bench and give us a spark….then idk what we would do with Beno….
Geoff Petrie
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Yeah I even left the room to go to the bathroom because I thought AR was a foregone conclusion
Please note the 11 next to my name. All others are frauds.
by wallywagon11 on Jun 15, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
surprise is a sign you are uninformed, unimaginative and lack the full scope of possibilities. You are over anticipating
Welcome to the Sacramento Kings, newbie.
Allright oldtimer..You are forgetting your reply rules…Put down the Metamucil
Judgment day is coming!
I have things that call for fiber that are older than you
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As to the draft and our picks...
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.
Ah… There now I am ready.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Stay away from me!
"Seriously guys, why are they pissed off? Because of the rape... are you sure? That doesn't add up." - Daniel Tosh on Kobe Bryant
I don't know what the hell to think now
If the rumors are to be believed, we are looking at either Derrick Favors or DeMarcus Cousins available at the #5 pick.
Has there been any inkling from the Nets on whether they are dealing the #3 and trying to make the big splash in free agency? If Petrie feels that one of either Cousins or Favors is the guy, would he make a deal to move the #5 pick (and take on a contract) in order to get the #3 and be ensured of getting the player he wants?
Pacifist ass-kisser
it is not any kind of normal horrific team
because of the new exciting owner, historic imminent move of the franchise to Brooklyn, and the fact they actually do have some good young pieces on the team. If they can free up another $5m or so, they might look mighty good
Screw you Knicks! LBJ to the Kings!!!
nah, take the BPA
and then start wheeling & dealing if you end up with Johnson and 5 players on Kings who are best suited to play the 3 … LOL
there could be lots of player movement come July given CBA issues, FA, etc.
So, then
Either you’re saying that the only truly surprising thing would be if Wall or Turner dropped to 5, or that the Valium is working.
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