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Hassan Whiteside Workout Footage

On June 8th, I attended the Kings first "Big" Workout.  The media was allowed to view some of the workout, and I took the opportunity to shoot the footage, and I came away very impressed by a certain Hassan Whiteside.

Before I could post the video on Sactown Royalty, I received an e-mail from the Kings asking me not to put the workout footage online because of requests from an Agent.  But now that the draft is over, and Hassan is now a member of the Kings, I've asked for and received the permission to post the footage on the site.

So after the jump, the footage of the June 8th workout featuring the #6 pick Ekpe Udoh, #11 pick Cole Aldrich, #29 pick Daniel Orton, #33 pick Hassan Whiteside, and #49 pick Ryan Richards.  The quality isn't the best, as I recorded from my Flip Cam, but it should be good enough to differentiate the players.

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Thank you. All was not for naught.

If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.

by Slam_Dunk on Jun 27, 2010 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Richards is the guy from England, right?

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

But he plays for Gran Canaria in Switzerland.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

He was drafted by San Antonio, will he be staying in Europe for a year and coming to the NBA right away?

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Its the Spurs

So I’m guessing he’s getting stashed.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds like something they would do

Always worried about their draft picks because of their great history at steals in the draft.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

he said he wanted to do D-League

in his interviews, he wasnt interested in going back to europe.

by Citadel 29 on Jun 27, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

believe he is coming to the D League, the general consensus at spurs town seems to be that he is the hopeful Matt Bonner replacement (he is a 3 point shooter who is actually athletic as opposed to big red who is a 3 point shooter who ..tries really really hard to keep up).

"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."

by Bushka on Jun 28, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awesome footage!

That’s really cool how things turned out and that we actually get to see the footage.
Very nice touch on the captions as well.

by Kevin Conroy on Jun 27, 2010 9:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions   1 recs

Thanks I thought'd it make it easier

I had them for the 2nd video as well but Youtube did something weird for the formatting and it got cut.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks Aykis!

btw, do you know if they let cameras into the Vegas Summer League games? I am hoping to get some images to share for STR when I go this July.

put me in, Coach

by LaBradford on Jun 27, 2010 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know

I do know that Summer League Broadband lets you rewatch every game though. At least it did last year.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

cool

i just remember that it was kinda hard to see the action from the Broadband footage—the camera was so far away that it was hard to tell which player was which sometimes. anyway, thanks for the cool footage!

put me in, Coach

by LaBradford on Jun 27, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like his presence on defense. The Kings need shot blockers.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

whiteside

has Condor arms! cheese and rice i knew he was long but man put some feathers on those arms and he might fly!

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

One of the longest recorded wingspans at Combine

7’7

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I should have added ever to that subject line

One of the longest recorded wingspans ever.

Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".

by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jay Bilas must have had an orgasm when reading about Whiteside’s wingspan.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should have added ever to the subject line

Jay Bilas must have had one of the longest orgasms ever
at least TWSS

If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.

by Slam_Dunk on Jun 27, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

I think he’s still having an orgasm over the athletic ability of Tyrus Thomas.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

rec'd

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha...nice!

he has a “motor” too :)

Dannyboy

by dannyboy55 on Jun 27, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

wowza!

thats intense! hes gonna be a blockasaurus rex.

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I find this funny for Ironic Nicknames

namely T-Rex’s have short stubby arms.

This.

by elfboy_ on Jun 27, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

yeha i was

thinking about it after i posted it. but i justified it by thinking of it as a different breed with a 7’7 wingspan… no biggie….

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 28, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

yeah i was

thinking about it after i posted it. but i justified it by thinking of it as a different breed with a 7’7 wingspan… no biggie….

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 28, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Since I have a Masters from the Ex G school of basketball analysis

what I learned from those videos is that Westphal seems to have a good passing game.

Seriously, thank you for taking the time to shoot them in the first place and then following up after the draft was over. Seemed to me that Richards brought the hustle game and that none of these bigs is an above the rim player. So are we going with “Condor” for Whiteside’s nickname?

"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson

by Bluejohn on Jun 27, 2010 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

How about "Inspector Gadget"

“Go-go Gadget Arms!”

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

i like it.

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

a read something where

his name was Hassan “chop” Whiteside. meh its ok i like inspector gadget

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha

oh i will defend the honor of Looney Toons unitl i am smashed by an Acme Anvil

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 28, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

I like Condor

Inspector Gadget is funny, but too awkward of a nickname. Imagine he dunks in a game, you can’t really start yelling “INSPECTOR GADGET OMG INSPECTOR GADGET” I think The Condor sounds more intimidating and can be yelled and celebrated easily.

by SPTSJUNKIE on Jun 27, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

also when

we play denver we can say watch out birdman here comes the CONDORRRRRRR and wave are arms like crazy people like they do in denver

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

YYYESS!

so going to DEN @ SAC

gonna be reppin the CONDDOOORRRR

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

love the idea

Let us usher in the era of Reke DMC!

by Shizzo on Jun 27, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Condor will not be tamed Birdman!

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

p.s.

do i get credit for the nickname?

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

You came up with it first.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

and when JR starts using it

Simply ask Aykis how to get your royalties sent to you.

"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson

by Bluejohn on Jun 28, 2010 3:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

It has to be "Stretch"

With those crazy long arms…

I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...

by MustangMBS on Jun 27, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol, I don't know how to take this

So I’m going to stick with my old theory: When in doubt, assume I’m being complimented.

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Jun 28, 2010 5:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

One thing I've noticed watching Whiteside when he is defending the basket

…is that he doesn’t really get elevation when he attempts to block shots. He just reaches his arms up and just gets on his tiptoes.

This was also shown on his block of Richards’ shot.

by nobodyinparticular on Jun 27, 2010 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

He doesn't need to jump ha

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

why do some say

he will be in D-league for a while. you cant coach length…

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last years team he could probably find some playing time

However with the upgraded frontline he probably finds himself odd man out. Best place for him to get playing time to work what he is practicing on into game situations (against talent better than he faced in college) would be the D League.

That said we don’t usually use Reno that often….so he’ll probably be in street clothes a lot this year (assuming we sing two people this off season).

by Gilo424 on Jun 27, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

this may be true

but i think its going to be hard not to play a guy like whiteside even in situational periods where we need to get some blocked shots. 7’7 wingspan is hard to ignore. i know hes kinda a twig but nothing like a summer of weight lifting wont fix. i guess we will see. i see him more as a PF anyway

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

two words

Samuel Dalembert

Hassan is raw as a live cow, he needs some work.

by Gilo424 on Jun 27, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

my friend

i hope you are right that would be the best scenario for HW. and it would be good for both of them (DMC as well)

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think part of the reason we traded for Sam -

Was to menotr DMC…then we pick up Hassan as a bonus and they can learn from one of the best defenders…this is why I made my earlier post for getting Ray Allen.

We are long.

Dannyboy

by dannyboy55 on Jun 27, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sam was the backup plan in case we didn't get DMC

and he’s always gotten by on his athleticism not his skill. He’s known for not working on his game, so I doubt that he has a lot he can teach either of the 2 rookies.

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by HighTops on Jun 28, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

And don't be so quick to get rid of Sam.

I don’t think GP is. If he’s gone, our only real shot blocker is a rookie. It’s good to have 2. I would probably think Landry/JT will be more expendable than Sammy assuming we can sign him to a much cheaper contract after this season.

by caseycheesecake on Jun 28, 2010 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

We'll see I'm sure once we get into a few months of the season

Keeping him (SD) or using him at the dealine are options I’m sure they’ll consider depending on how things develop with th young’uns.

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 28, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Also,

I didn’t realize, because I was at ARCO, that the guys on TV analyzing the draft said DeMarcus could lead the league in rebounding. I’ve never thought about that. How amazing would that be…

by caseycheesecake on Jun 28, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Excellent HT

I find this to be a great way to use our surplus of talented bigs.

by MichaelMack on Jun 28, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rec'd
I can see the season starting with Sam at Center and Cuz at PF, with JT and Landry backing them up, and HW getting situational minutes.

Interesting ideas. This makes a lot of sense, because it will start both Sam and Cuz. This could solve a lot of problems for PW. I would like to see Cuz starting, but I could see the potential problems of having a veteran like Sam come off the bench. I don’t think that would sit well with him. JT came off the bench last season and did very well with that. Landry was a sixth man prospect coming here, so I can see him being okay with it as well.

The problem is that we can’t be sure that we can resign SD or Landry after the season because their UFA’s and we could get priced out of their range.

I would not mind not re-signing Sam. As you point out, he was the backup plan in the event we didn’t draft DMC. Since, we did get DMC, Sam’s usefulness after a season may be diminished. I do hope that we retain Landry, as he is a great 6th man and he seems to fit well with the current roster.

I’m not sure about how I feel about the rest of your recommendations. I’m with you about waiting until January to see how things work out. There are a lot of questions as to how well Sam will fit in and how his play is going to materialize. I really like Landry, though.

If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.

by Slam_Dunk on Jun 28, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Landry will be tougher to keep.

He’s still young and will be looking for a long term contract, with a high salary. So, if we wait to resign him after the season, we’re going to get into a bidding war for a player that could end up losing his role to JT or Whiteside. And, if we don’t get some trade value this year we will have given Martin away for nothing, if we don’t resign him.

It could come down to whom GP & PW feel has the most upside, JT or Landry. But, even if they decide it’s Landry, there’s no way to guarantee he’ll be back on the team next year once he enters Free Agency. The safest way is to do a S&T while he’s still a King.

Sam is 29 and I would think more likely to be looking for his last long term contract. Maybe 3 or 4 years with a team option, and at much less than he’s making now. Good backup Centers are getting $5-6M. If we could get Sam to resign a 4 yr deal at $20-24M, we’d have a pretty solid center rotation while Whiteside and JT develop.,

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by HighTops on Jun 28, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I am not as sold on Sam as you are. I would like to see how he fits into the team before I make any judgment about him.

I already know I like Landry, but I am sure you are right that he may be pricey for a 6th man. I may come around to your view come January.

If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.

by Slam_Dunk on Jun 28, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Perfect analysis HT.

Rec’d, Reke’d, this^, I agree. Sorry but it was perfect so I have nothing to add.

I love beating dead horses.

by allbenji's on Jun 28, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually I have a little

Sammy D may not have lived up to his full potential but he is still one of the best defensive centers in the league. Those guys are not easy to come by. Undersized powers forwards are much easier to come by. Even really good ones like Landry. Look at the contracts given to guys like Gortat, Diop, Nasr Muhammad. An underachieving Dalembert is still much much better than those guys.

Like HT said look at the Jazz. Boozer was punked by Bynum & Gasol. We’re talking about a 20 & 12 power forward getting man-handled. I can see Cousins & Dalembert starting in a Gasol/Bynum like combo. With Landry, JT, or Whiteside playing the Lamar Odom role. When size is a disadvantage & we need a quicker more skilled line-up we go with Cousins & Landry/JT/Whiteside.

I love beating dead horses.

by allbenji's on Jun 28, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think this is an interesting question

What is more important for Hassan’s development;

A) In-game experience against players who will, for the most part, likely never play in the NBA
or
B) Lots of practice experience against players who are NBA talents and a couple of whom are very solid veterans with little in-game experience.

When one thinks of it this way, it doesn’t seem so cut and dry. I, for one, think that it would be a good idea to have Whiteside spend a lot of time with Dalembert to start his career. Also, I would think a friendship between Whiteside and Cousins would be a very beneficial thing.

by nobodyinparticular on Jun 27, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's the in-between solution too

Basically what Petrie did with Greene. Have him practice and play with the team and then send him on some assignments to the d-league to get some extra in game action.

by SPTSJUNKIE on Jun 27, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn it

we are thinking at the same time….

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like this

I also really like the idea of Hassan and DMC becoming good friends. From the few videos of the two together since the draft, they seem to have a good chemistry already; they should fit in nicely with JT, Donte, Reke, and Brockman.

by Gilo424 on Jun 27, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

being the same

age as most of them i think it always better to be friends, with the people you work with. and i see no reason for them not to be

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

these questions u ask....

they are both valid and needed i think

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 27, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

HW has only played three years of organized BB

Given the fact he has played so little I think the learning curve will be higher if he spent a good part of the year in Reno because he will get more total PT. He has to learn both the game and the speed of NBA and D-league is a good place for him to hone the game skills then move to the NBA for the spees of it.

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by want2win on Jun 28, 2010 6:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

not for nothin but i'm bored

pretty sure gran canaria is nowhere near switzerland

but who am I to nitpick

“austria? wow. g’day mate. lets put another shrimp on the barby!!”

by lchristmas on Jun 27, 2010 9:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

You're right

He played for a Swiss team last year, before that he played for Gran Canaria in Spain.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whiteside nicknam

The Albatross?

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

No that's for players with long contracts that won't go away.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

K9

WOOF!

DeMarcus Cousins with the rebound, outlet pass to Tyreke, alley-oop to Donte Greene! Put it in the books and send him to the line!!!

-The dream of a great young core for years to come!

by Robby1987 on Jun 27, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

What about "The Condor"

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Stretch"...?

I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...

by MustangMBS on Jun 27, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

This is Willie McCovey’s nickname.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 28, 2010 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

BTW

Thanks a bunch Aykis for posting this.

by nobodyinparticular on Jun 27, 2010 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep

Thanks Jimmy Kimmel Aykis

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Personally, I like "Pterodactyl"

But that’s just because I was going to be a paleontologist when I was in 1st grade.

by nobodyinparticular on Jun 27, 2010 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Jurassic Park inspire you?

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jurassic Park is one of like…3 movies that I can’t NOT watch if it’s on TV.
Am I alone in that?

by caseycheesecake on Jun 27, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s been replayed so many times with Shawshank Redemption and Die Hard, that it’s not as fun to watch anymore.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on Jun 27, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're a communist.

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.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 28, 2010 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

Pookey is right, and he would know.

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by iashwash on Jun 28, 2010 9:59 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Pookey is NOT a communist

(an anarchist maybe . . . .)

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 28, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

how do we know your

info is accurate. if you lie to girls….

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 28, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

good point.

If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.

by Slam_Dunk on Jun 28, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

He's met me.

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.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 28, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never seen Die Hard?

What the hell is wrong with you?

I love beating dead horses.

by allbenji's on Jun 28, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

how about

Hassan Weakside

Phil Jackson, after treatment for a kidney stone "When the anesthesiologist leaned over me, he said "We named your kidney stone Kobe because it's not passing."

by Ellimist on Jun 27, 2010 11:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Orton did look awful

And he admitted it in an interview afterward. He is going to get destroyed in practice every day in Orlando. Absolutely destroyed. He had one nice block and that was about it.

Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".

by Aykis16 on Jun 28, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

My impressions from these videos....

The good news: videos reaffirm that Whiteside is high reward, low/no risk….great draft by Petrie and co. Whiteside’s low post needs work, but impressed when he faces up, and of course the stroke….this guy will be able to play some 4.

The bad news: Buford also got away with murder….not only did he get Anderson in the bottom half of the 1st, after Whiteside, I’d say Richards has the most up side amongst the bigs at this workout….and they got him towards the bottom of the 2nd rd?!

Question: Does anybody remember reading the rumor that the Kings might take Richards at 33? Who was that source? Reason why I ask is that I could see the Kings taking Richards at 33 if Whiteside was already taken. I could see them taking Richards if they had an additional 2nd rd pick and I wouldn’t even bother resigning Dalembert.
Yes, I was impressed by Whiteside AND Richards….

by getPGwithbounce on Jun 28, 2010 12:39 AM PDT reply actions  

i liked

Richards as well not only as a player but for international appeal.
but you can have it all and the spurs will deff love him

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 28, 2010 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

with all due respect, I could care less about Richard's international appeal...

…what I do care about is his handle and first step for a man of his size, and concerned about the Kings having to deal with this guy down the road…..

by getPGwithbounce on Jun 28, 2010 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

haha well

there is that as well. but if all goes well we wont have to worry about that cause we will have DMC and the Condor on the job to block any shot he could take or perhaps take away his first step. alas we will have to play the waiting game

if you play defense the fans will come

by fffindeed on Jun 28, 2010 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Richards is very sound in fundamentals as are most euro players.

but they usually lack fluidity and the ability to adapt. Not sure but didn’t HW block 2 of his shots in Part 1? It will be a while before Richards is dazzling people in the NBA if indeed he ever does.

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The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy

by HighTops on Jun 28, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

The white one.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 28, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he was Dorothy, with the red shoes

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by luckthefakers on Jun 29, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks Aykis

For providing this footage. Glad they let you post it.

Whiteside looks raw, but that transition block was astounding. His wingspan is amazing. I also noticed on one dribble drive that he actually had some decent handles. That will help him, and he also seemed surprisingly quick. Hope he develops nicely over the next few years.

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by chenp22 on Jun 28, 2010 3:48 AM PDT reply actions  

The Kings are definitely projecting him as a PF more than a C in terms of matchups.

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by pookeyguru on Jun 28, 2010 4:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yea, I've read that. Sounds good to me.

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by chenp22 on Jun 28, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Udoh looked the most polished by far

Orton and Richards had ugly offensive moves. Aldrich was nice, he has a very high release when faced up, difficult to block. He looked much better face up than with his back to the basket. I didn’t know Whiteside had such a decent mid range shot. No comments on his D, awesome.

Thanks Aykis!!

by ZenBaller on Jun 28, 2010 4:07 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeah. I was surprised by Udoh. I wasn't expecting much from him.

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by Slam_Dunk on Jun 28, 2010 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Aldrich was nice, he has a very high release when faced up, difficult to block.

Difficult to make to. It’s like watching a medieval catapult.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 28, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

In the original footage released by the Kings, wasn't HW the one hitting all the corner 3 pters at the beginning?

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The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy

by HighTops on Jun 28, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought Aldrich looked turrible

Forcing ugly shots. Just turrible.

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by JediLeroy on Jun 28, 2010 5:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Good thing the Kings didn’t draft him. Don’t want a player giving up before it’s all over.

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by 49er16 on Jun 28, 2010 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think the Kings ever planned on drafting Aldrich based on his body of work.

Why they brought him in for the workout was to eliminate him and see if there was anything they had missed live/on tape. I doubt anything was missed in his case.

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.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 28, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was never worried about the Kings selecting Aldrich. I was just pointing out how I wouldn’t want a player on my team who quits before it’s over.

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by 49er16 on Jun 28, 2010 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah I can see that.

Still, I don’t think it matters. Aldrich kinda probably figured he wasn’t going there anyway.

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.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 28, 2010 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

You think Aldrich's jumper is bad?

His FTs are painful to watch.

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by lietothegirls on Jun 28, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Enjoyed the footage Aykis. Thanks.

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.....

by pookeyguru on Jun 28, 2010 5:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Thanks for the video

Those blocks were sweet! Also answered my questions on how a “big man only” workout would go- gotta love those sideline point guards.

by DirtyDribblers on Jun 28, 2010 11:39 AM PDT reply actions  

Thanks for this!

RIP, Coach Wooden.

Thank you, Geoff Petrie.

by JETisKing on Jun 28, 2010 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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