Kings' Draft Scenarios: Predict Your Reaction
by Tom Ziller on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 AM PDT
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PrintI believe this is every reasonable result for the Kings' No. 5 pick on Thursday.
Your goal should you choose to accept it: give your one-word reaction to each final result as it would play out. I'll start.
A: Ecstatic.
B: Bewildered.
C: Gasping.
D: Hopeful.
E: Emboldened.
Basically, I'm in the tank for DeMarcus Cousins, but I also trust the Kings' front office when it comes to the draft.
Let's hear your reactions.
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Missed one...
Use Omri Casspi/Jason Thompson/Carl Landry/Peaches’ hairpiece and #5 pick to trade up to #2/3.
A) Draft Derrick Favors
B) Draft Evan Turner
C) Draft Wesley Johnson
D) Draft Demarcus Cousins
E) Sacrifice—I mean package—#2 pick with now hairless Peaches to Detroit for #7 draft pick.
by nobodyinparticular on Jun 21, 2010 9:54 AM PDT reply actions
Cousins is the best offensive big to come out of the draft in a long long time,
if Ron Artest can be the most crucial player in a World Championship win (which he was for game 7) I can put up with 1/2 that craziness for a competitive team.
There now I've met the 75 word count. -pookeyguru
Adding my Flow Chart oultine highlights
A) Ecstatic
B) Quizical
C) Get on StR and sputter obscenities
D) Understanding
E) Deflated
There now I've met the 75 word count. -pookeyguru
Do you really consider Beasley a big?
He was terribly overrated and not as “big” as advertised. Listing him at 6-10 should have been a crime. 6-7 tops and a big reason why he hasn’t faired nearly as well as people expected.
Jury is still out on Griffin, but yeah, I would give him an edge over Cousins offensively as both entered the draft. I think Cousins is more of the “bull” though.
Fantasy sports author for Rototimes and Fanball. Northern California sports fanatic.
Ya, everyone says Beasley is overrated now
Entering the draft he was this all world, scoring machine, rebounding PF with a few character issues that most suggested could be overlooked because the talent was there.
Anyone notice me drawing a parallel?
I'm not getting the same vibe from Cousins
I feel most of Cousins’ attitude concerns are for the most part exaggerated by the media. When I see him talk, I don’t see the person they are painting him out to be. As with Beasley, he seemed much more of an issue, and still has that arrogant demeanor to him.
...
by prowseinthehouse on Jun 21, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Besides, Beasley is a true 'tweener'
Cousins is a true Center. That tweener thing catches up to the majority of guys once they go play with the big boys.
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 21, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's the numbers...
Here’s there breakout seasons:
SEASON TEAM MIN PTS REB AST TO A/T STL BLK PF FG% FT% 3P% PPS
Beasley
2007-2008 KSU 31.5 26.2 12.4 1.2 2.9 .40 1.3 1.6 2.6 .532 .774 .379 1.50
Griffin
2008-2009 OKLA 33.3 22.7 14.4 2.3 3.3 .69 1.1 1.2 2.5 .654 .590 .375 1.73
Cousins
2009-2010 UK 23.5 15.1 9.8 1.0 2.1 .49 1.0 1.8 3.2 .558 .604 .167 1.56
Per/40:
Beasley
2007-2008 KSU 40.0 33.3 15.7 1.5 3.7 .40 1.3 1.6 2.6 .532 .774 .379 1.50
Griffin
2008-2009 OKLA 40.0 27.2 17.3 2.8 4.0 .69 1.3 1.4 2.5 .654 .590 .375 1.73
Cousins
2009-2010 UK 40.0 25.7 16.7 1.7 3.6 .49 1.7 3.1 3.2 .558 .604 .167 1.56
His block rate is probably too high to translate, but because of it, his PER is higher than Beasley and slighlty less than Griffin, I forgot how ridiculous Griffins shooting numbers are. I guess it helps to dunk a lot.
There now I've met the 75 word count. -pookeyguru
Ok
A) Wild cheering; and disturbing state of arousal
B) BOOOOOOOOO, (unless it results in Bosh)
C) Confused, much like listening to a Ron Artest interview
D) Unaroused, for months to come
E) Whooooo! (or is that who?)
Note: This is a close as a Sicilian can come to one word answer when firearms are not involved.
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.
A) unsurprised
B) unsurprised
C) unsurprised
D) unsurprised
E) unsurprised
I’m not setting myself up for anything this year, I’m going with the flow no matter where it takes me.
...
by prowseinthehouse on Jun 21, 2010 10:03 AM PDT reply actions
denial
I want to thank my psychiatrist. - Ron Artest, June 17, 2010, after winning NBA Championship.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
I amazed that you can do that.
I want to thank my psychiatrist. - Ron Artest, June 17, 2010, after winning NBA Championship.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Have past disappointments led me to be overly-cynical?
A: Anxious
B: Trusting
C: Spendthrift
D: Defeated
E: Dejected
Each of these words also describes the rollercoaster of emotions I experience everyday as a Kings fan.
"The Kings have nothing to lose but their games."
Flowcharts are awesome
They tell me what to do when my brain hurts.
A) Shirt! (As in part one of my pick to get my STR shirt. And also, Yay for DMC!)
B) LeBron?
C) WHAAAAAAAAAAA?
D) Meh.
E) Monroe!
A) Denial
B) Anger
C) Bargaining
D) Depression
E) Acceptance
IPWT
Then the X-Files being, looking like some kind of blue-green Jackie Chan with Isabella Rossellini lips and breath that reeked of vanilla Chig Champa,
did a slow-mo Matrix descent out of the butt end of the banana vessel and hovered above my bug-eyes, my gaping jaw, and my sweaty L. Ron Hubbard upper lip and all I could think was: "I hope Uncle Martin here doesn't notice that I pissed my f***in' pants."
by kangsfan on Jun 21, 2010 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
A. Skeptical
B. Surprised
C. Unsurprised
D. Shocked
E. Optimistic
"Matt Cain's better at this than I've ever been at anything in my life. He's better at this than you'll ever be, at anything. Matt Cain has a gift. He has a gift, and when you acknowledge that, then maybe we will have something to talk about."
Each scenario as it relates to porn:
A – Money-shot – The best possible conclusion
B – Power-bottom – We got fucked
C – Herpes – It’s not the end of the world but it’ll feel like it
D – Fluffer – This sucks
E – Showtime – Gets the job done when there are no other options
#vfettkefordraft
by vfettke on Jun 21, 2010 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
A) Pleased
B) Skeptical
C) Nauseated
D) Happy (no Johnsons!)
E) Disappointed
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jun 21, 2010 10:27 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I like your reaction to C
I want to thank my psychiatrist. - Ron Artest, June 17, 2010, after winning NBA Championship.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Clearly a Freudian slip...
So, yeah. Meant that to be B or C…
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
A- Satisfied.
B- Mystified.
C-Innured.
D-Mystified.
E-Satisfied.
StR Token Female
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 21, 2010 10:54 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
A) Umami
B) Sour
C) Salty
D) Sweet
E) Bitter
And that's wassup.
by Sacramento_Strong on Jun 21, 2010 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
What I like about our situations is that we can only play the cards we're dealt
I wish we had a better spot but the pecking order has been set and we just follow accordingly
And that's wassup.
by Sacramento_Strong on Jun 21, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd for concept
And describing Cousins as umami!
by basketball galactica on Jun 21, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
A – E
Whisper “It’s ok, Geoff knows what he’s doing…….” to myself.
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Jun 21, 2010 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm actually wearing my mask and snorkle all week
In the tank also for option A
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
Clarify
A) Ecstatic but nervous
B) Depends
C) Huh?!!!
D) Depends
E) We do what we can
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 21, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
A. Hopeful
B. Hopeful
C. Hopeful
D.Hopeful
E. Hopeful
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
by HighTops on Jun 21, 2010 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You forgot Option "F"
Which of course is the option that represents the scenario in which right before Petrie solidifies his pick, alien beings, lost in space, land in NY in order to ask for directions from a cabbie, who tells them to “Eff off, will ya , buddy?” triggering a full-scale invasion leading to immediate massive casualties and only pockets of human resistance left to fight for our species. The results of the 2010 Draft are never known. What is known is that General Gavin Maloof played a key role in the Battle of Granite Bay.
"We're trapped inside the matrix, forced to play our hand. We're filled with so much hatred, the kids don't stand a chance." -- B.o.B. (aka Bobby Ray).
by PhutureKings on Jun 21, 2010 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
What are you smoking?
StR Token Female
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 21, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I want some!
Blessings.Love.Peace
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 21, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Lifestyle's Reactions:
A: Alright
B: Hmmm
C: Monroe?
D: Mehhhh
E: MONOROE!
Go Kings!
Blessings.Love.Peace
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by lifestyleforthesellout on Jun 21, 2010 12:00 PM PDT reply actions
Bluejohn ain't no mo blue if:
a) we draft DeMarcus my RA goes away for 5 minutes and I dance a jig
b) I’m going to become a fan of the clips cuz they are the only franchise besides Minnie dumb enough to do this
c) see b
d) better than drafting Monroe
e) I will live with it
My draft scenario is this: If we don’t draft Cousins or Favors I am going to consider this a wasted draft but I’m guessing if the Kings draft Wes Johnson I’ll come around faster than Pookie did on Reke (next morning)
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Pleased – A
Excited – B
Tickled – C
Ready – D
Itchy – E
Exhausted – F
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by section214 on Jun 21, 2010 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Looks like you already Petrie'd
I want to thank my psychiatrist. - Ron Artest, June 17, 2010, after winning NBA Championship.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
I want to know Swoosh91's reaction.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
OK
A. Justified
B. Intrigued
C. Trusting
D. Curious
E. Hopeful
Why isn't pudding an option?
Purveyor of Bull Plop
A. Elated
B. Disappointed
C. Upset
D. Confused
E. Resigned
I want to thank my psychiatrist. - Ron Artest, June 17, 2010, after winning NBA Championship.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Ok, here it goes:
A. Excited
B. Very confused, but cautiously optimistic.
C. Excited, but with a hint of uncertainty.
D. Very optimistic (Hello Hassan!)
E. Excited, but with more than a hint of uncertainty.
My guess for Thursday
The Kings leave the draft with AFA with their first pick and Ryan Richards, Brackins, Varnardo, or another big with the 33rd, assuming they keep the pick and that they don’t take Cousins.
I feel indifferent about it at this point
Something tells me the Kings are almost locked into Monroe cuz DMC & Favors are going to be gone by the time the Kings select at 5.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
Maybe we should adjust our stats to per36 years of age? -- ElRonToro
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.....
common theme
A) Trust petrie
B) trust petrie
C) trust petrie
D) trust petrie
E) trust petrie
… That being said, I want cousins.
Here goes....
A) Relieved (because Boogie is getting the Petrie stamp of approval)
B) Curious (who is Petrie targeting?)
C) Hopeful (that Petrie has found a “hidden gem” > Cousins)
D) Excited (that he’s getting a “hidden gem” with a side of fries)
E) Content (taking the best big available in Monroe)
by getPGwithbounce on Jun 21, 2010 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
Revise E)
Taking the best big available in Monroe in their opinion.
by getPGwithbounce on Jun 21, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
StR redundant redundant edition redundant edition
A – Dontéd
B – Soft
C – Eff the Lakers
D – This
E – Reke’d
This exercise could of course be repeated for Favors, Turner, Johnson and Monroe with varying degrees of approval/disapproval
Take Cousins absolutely
And if you don’t want him, sell him to Detroit for a Kings’ ransom – the #7 and next year’s 1st rounder. If GP really doesn’t want DMC, extract the max value because whoever you take at 7 won’t be half the player.
80% chance of FUCK!
A. Hell Yeah!
B. FUCK!
C. FUCK!
D. FUCK!
E. FUCK!
by MDRennie on Jun 21, 2010 11:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I like this.
I want to thank my psychiatrist. - Ron Artest, June 17, 2010, after winning NBA Championship.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
"C" makes very little sense
at least, based on the players the Kings have been working out. I know the chart is for laughs (“I get jokes”) but seriously, why would the Kings draft someone else with Cousins on the board at #5 since they would almost certainly be fielding multiple offers for that pick?
To do that they would have to consider some other particular player head and shoulders superior to not only DeMarcus Cousins but pretty much any other comparable player, plus whatever they could gain by trading down a couple of slots.
Seems pretty unlikely to me.
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
I was young once too
but seriously, why would the Kings draft someone else with Cousins on the board at #5… …Seems pretty unlikely to me
by betweentheeyes on Jun 22, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I appreciate the compliment, BTE
(although if you’ve checked my little Sactown bio you know that I’m old enough to have owned a Geoff Petrie basketball card when I was a kid.)
Anyway, and as you might be aware, I’m not a fan of Cousins. At all.
And I’m fairly certain that the Kings will not be drafting him. Which unfortunately is pretty close to the opposite of how you seem to be quoting me. (You left out some pretty important stuff between those ellipses).
What I was saying is that the Kings would probably trade the #5 if Cousins was on the board, since they could still get one of several of players they seem to be interested in by trading down. That would seem to be the smart move, and I do think GP is a pretty smart guy.
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
Golf is a gateway drug to becoming a Republican after all.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
Maybe we should adjust our stats to per36 years of age? -- ElRonToro
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.....
I like 'A'
If Cousins or Favors is not available, I vote ‘F’. Trade up and grab the one Petrie wants.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
My 2 cents
A – excited
B – Why?
C – Johnson
D – bewildered
E – Johnson
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