Kings vs. Pistons, Vegas Summer League Game 1
by Tom Ziller on Jul 12, 2010 1:00 PM PDT
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PrintAt 3 PM PT, the Kings' Vegas Summer League team will match up against the Pistons. The marquee match-up is Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, the fifth pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, against Pistons center Greg Monroe, the seventh pick. We also renew the Omri Casspi-Austin Daye rivalry, and mix in a little Donte Greene-Jonas Jerebko to go with it. Donald Sloan will be the starting point guard for your Sacramento Kings.
Let's go Kings.
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I think the bigger matchup is two players on the same team.
Donte vs Omri.
The Pistons will throw 3 different forwards at Donte and Omri in Jerekbo, Daye, and Summers. I want to see who will adjust and play well. However, after seeing Mario Elie’s comments, He said Donte would get the majority of the minutes today.
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
I also havent heard anything about Wayne Chism
in practice notes or anywhere. Is he coming off the bench today or what?
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
A nice reversal to hear an announcer yell, "Chism shoots!"
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 12, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"It looks like they're going to cover Jerebko with Chism"
"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."
by CaliforniaJag on Jul 12, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
In the voice of Marv Albert
Chism with the FACIAL!!!
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 Jul 12, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Y'all are sick fucks.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 12, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I can't wait to see these guys play together for the first time
and to just start to see what we have. Go Kings!
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Not for nothing
But I found this cool link while I was surfing the net for pictures of Scarlett Johnasson…uhm…I mean doing some work-related browsing:
Where? On ESPN 3?
Your internet provider still needs to offer access to that channel, so some may need the alternate link.
But yes, it does show it on the ESPN 3 schedule.
oh well i guess im one of the lucky few
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
It looks like its on NBA TV for me.
"I have talent that's there, but I just have the mentality right now that I just want to be the greatest. And I don't think that any other player has that right now." -DeMarcus Cousins
by Noble_Bloodlines on Jul 12, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Casspi and Daye
they have a rivalry?
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jul 12, 2010 1:25 PM PDT reply actions
In Pre-draft workouts last year
Casspi roughed up Daye in one-on-ones, gave him a bloody nose.
Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster". Follow me on Twitter here.
and how did Daye respond?
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
by Surprise Team on Jul 12, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
By getting picked unnecessarily higher in the draft.
Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster". Follow me on Twitter here.
I guess teams were scared off Casspi due to his 'sniper' past.
cause you know, unfounded rumors are just red flags waiting to happen.
This.
by elfboy_ on Jul 12, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I believe it was a lip. I remember he needed stitches, and I don't think a bloody nose would warrant stitches.
It’ll be interesting to see if Daye’s stronger this summer than last.
Yeah
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
by Surprise Team on Jul 12, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Gonna have to miss the game live
Thank god for the Archive feature of Summer League Broadband.
Go Kings!
Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster". Follow me on Twitter here.
trip doub
20-10-10 for BDmC
"And Solskjaer has won it!"
by 'tough as nails' spence on Jul 12, 2010 1:52 PM PDT reply actions
Nope
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
by Surprise Team on Jul 12, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's goooo Kings!
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
Phillies Baseball: Established - 2008
by Scott Coleman on Jul 12, 2010 2:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
try here
http://www.atdhe.net/index.html
shows it on the list as games to watch .. well see of course ..
Over or under 7 blocks in 7 games for Hassan?
Place yer bets!
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
Better bet
Over under 5 in 1 game
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.
For what they charge?
A crime indeed…
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
you could watch it on espn3 or atdhe
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
I have UVerse
And they do not offer NBATV as an option.
DING DING
Here we go !!!!
"Im just here to do two things, drink some beer and kick some ass. Looks like the beers almost gone".
Great start DMC!!!!!!
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.
just screwing with the guys having trouble getting a feed
Hey, I thought it was funny
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.
my espn 3 is working, but im not at a campus
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Why do I still have to be at work ?
I have to keep the volume muted.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
He's kind of a retard lol
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 12, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So far from Cousins
Nice pass, can shove his guy around at will to get a rebound, poke the ball loose from a guy dribbling. Nice start :)
I remember Webber always used to poke away the ball.
He had monster-long arms like Cousins.
Bad pass Donte
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
He still passed into double coverage.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
That was definitely Cousins' fault
Double coverage…eh, maybe. But it would have been right on target if Cousins had been looking.
any chance... the nickname for Hassan?
Weakside?
Statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Shadrack on Jul 12, 2010 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
He will provide many weakside blocks this year, he has been great at that during the training camp practices
by Gas. Brake. Dip. on Jul 12, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Spencer would have been
showing his Whiteside
by Mr.Noisewater on Jul 12, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh
DMC hits his FT’s. I’m already loving him.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Very sick shot.
Love seeing DMC’s passion for the game at hand. Fist pumping, clapping…love it.
RIP, Coach Wooden.
Thank you, Geoff Petrie.
And-1 for DMC!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
And one fadeaway by Cousins
Great footwork, I sware
And another free throw
So under-rated when your big men can hit freebies. Landry, Sammy, JT, and Cousins can all hit them
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
Hassan with another block
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Hassan Whiteside nickname
“The Big Slinky”?
by Gas. Brake. Dip. on Jul 12, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
he keeps playing like that....
the Kings fans may drop a big Stinky.
by Mr.Noisewater on Jul 12, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hassan Weakside
That has to be his nickname. I will accept no others.
I AM ALONE IN MY HOUSE, SHAKING WITH EXCITEMENT, UNABLE TO DISENGAGE MY CAPS LOCK.
by The Ghost of Dick Bavetta on Jul 12, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Whitside's not as slender as I initially thought
Looks like he has the frame to add some size as well.
Casspi Sighting
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
He may dethrone Sam Lacey's rookie record.
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
Can he close his mouth...
Statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
muscular move to the hoop
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Sloan as the backup PG?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
He'as quicker than I thought
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.
Probably has to do with the undrafted journeymen guards trying to make their mark.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
'nother block by slinky
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
RT?
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.
Ryan Thompson?
Vlade Divac, the 24 year old [Redacted] center who reported to training camp at 250, 15 pounds more than last season's weight: "We all get heavier as we get older because there's a lot more information in our heads. Our heads weigh more."
Let’s facelift bar!--netetrader20
Why do Omri and Donte look the worst so far?
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
honestly, I wouldn't worry about it
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
I'm lovin the Kings Summer League Team
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Easy to see how Whiteside averaged 5 blocks a game last season.
Like DMC and Ryan Thompson so far as well.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
I think Whiteside is going to see some minutes from the get-go. He's a logical backup to a player like Dalembert.
As he gets polished over the next few years…man, just could really be incredible.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
Another airball from Daye
Good, I never liked him at Gonzaga.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Final Box Score Stats:
DMC: 20 – 10 – 10 (Points, Fouls, Rebs)
General Darkside: 10-5-4 (Blocks, Times he schools Monroe, Points)
If Ziegler blows a save... I'll flag his next post.
Smooth jumper from DMC
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
where's a boxscore for this game?
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Should be NBA.com
go to “scores and schedules”
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
NBA.com has it
But has only one block for Whiteside. Stupid.
Link below
http://www.nba.com/summerleague/games/20100712/SACDET/gameinfo.html
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
He is a bruiser!
But looked pretty good. I am glad we drafted DMC though.
by g4y Vulture on Jul 12, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Both caspi and Donte are back ups, neither should start in NBA
by MarcusC on Jul 12, 2010 3:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Blocks are a misleading stat
Whiteside is going to alter a million shots a game, which is actually more valuable when you think about how many blocked shots end up out of bounds
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:27 PM PDT reply actions
Look at Whiteside's +/-
+25, the highest on the team. That is a great sign and means he is altering shots left and right.
by g4y Vulture on Jul 12, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Free trip to Vegas, room & board, and has to sit through 2 hours of basketball to justify it.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
Put that Twinkie Down, I am sending you a Fax!
Statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
Same here
Shows how well he is meshing with his teammates
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
I'm a big college basketball fan
And it’s amazing watching guys like Sloan and Chism play on the Summer League.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
good comment
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Omri with a steal and bucket
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Brent Barry
doesnt like the Kings I think.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well then I wont Be Saying...
BARRY, BARRY, BARRY…. when I watch the game. Cause I am nostalgic, and I used to do it for his brother.
Statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
tweet from Thorpe
Cousins has been the most animated rook thus far, and I’ve seen 20 games and counting. [via Twitter]
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
My espn3 is jerky
but the picture is impressive
I'm waiting for Joe Maloof to let it slip that they're paying to build a new arena in Vegas.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
They can combine it with an innovative dining experience INSIDE the casino!
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
Where's Voisin?
We need some apt descriptions of these handsome young men.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
believe so
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
have a hard time telling them apart
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
DMC is getting the foul calls
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
and the o boards off his own misses
learned that from JT
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Help at the point guard?
I guess Joe isn’t happy with Beno
Yeah he is...we need a backup tho.
"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 Jul 12, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe needs to stop talking now.
He’s announcing signings and telling us that “shooting is…an important aspect.”
Sigh.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
Sloan signing was announced a couple days ago. Announcers just don't know it yet
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Was Joe joking about signing Sloan?
Cuz it’s already happened.
"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).
LOL
"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 Jul 12, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
é's upper body looks bigger to me
true?
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Who is #22?
Quick hands on defense.
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
Give him a contract.
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
I’ll teach DMC to drive.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
DMC doesn't have a license
How is Grant going to check his age now?
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Are we really going to have to listen to
“Has anybody checked this kids ID? He’s 19” all over again…
"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 love the idea of Maloof teaching DMC to parallel park in the lot at ARCO.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
With Grant in the backseat?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Pack it in the trunk, and send it to the mall!"
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 12, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
ooooo, uh... maybe no more of that
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:42 PM PDT reply actions
I always wanted to be Webber's "Not Dribbling" Coach.
[Webber starts to dribble.]
“Stop dribbling!”
[Profit.]
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
I think they considered, but not seriously
They probably thought more like, if a trade came about and they dropped back into the late lottery picks, then maybe they’d take him.
And they would have taken DMC with the #1.
I think this is a smokescreen.
Probably not, but there were reports that they were looking to add another 1st round pick
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
And they came away with the guy they wanted
making 2nd round money. Lucky.
The universe might hate our ping-pong balls, but it sure does root for us in the draft.
This.
I like what Joe had to say about the new arena
how they need to first get buts back into the seats at Arco
leave it to Joe to downplay the arena
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Hi guys. I just got onto the game.
Who was in the starting lineup?
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
JT’s brother, Donte, Donald Sloan, DMC, Whiteside
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I'm surprised that Casspi is not on it.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Jason Jones reported that they would start and play mostly Donte today.
Omri tomorrow.
And possibly switch it back and forth until summer league is over.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That makes sense, giving all those guards a chance to show their stuff.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Box score + Starting 5 in link
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Who just shot those free throws?
Dude looked like he was gonna keel over.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
DMC!
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
DMC! Throw it down big man
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
A dunk like that
Is something I haven’t seen from a Kings player in a LONG time.
TWPS
(Thats what peaches said)
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
Here
http://www.nba.com/summerleague/games/20100712/SACDET/gameinfo.html
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I'm happy that Monroe went 7th and DMC went 5th
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
Oh no!
Whiteside a little shook, luckily not hurt
by Gas. Brake. Dip. on Jul 12, 2010 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
Donte'
has toilet paper hanging out his nose lol
You would think they could give him another one
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
Yikes that looked painful
Good to see him get right up
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
Just got home,turned on the game just in time to see Cousins dunk
Could I get a quick recap at the half?
by southern oregon on Jul 12, 2010 3:53 PM PDT reply actions
Cousins passing
ME LIKEY
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
Webber 2.0
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
nice pass by DMC
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
OK dude is serious passer
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.
soooo... Hassan is a really good free-throw shooter?
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:53 PM PDT reply actions
35-22 Kings
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
"Westphal likes versatile players."
Because, you know, most coaches like one-dimensional guys.
Cliché fail.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
No way would Casspi pass the ball to Donte...
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
You can see how DMC and Whiteside make a difference on defense
Especially against a summer league team – the Pistons can’t get the ball inside at all and are forced to take difficult jumpshots.
Love the passing by Cousins and that quick outlet to Omri
showing a pretty complete game so far.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
How's Whiteside look as a starting PF?
Look the part?
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
Not strong enough
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
I would love to see that.
Sammy, Landry, and JT would not. (And Cousins).
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
As advertised.
Great length. Amazing nose for blocking shots. Completely undeveloped.
by unfair weather on Jul 12, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s more of an Center
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
No he's not.
Camby played PF off of Kaman last year. That’s how Whiteside is going to be.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Cousins passing is awesome.
It’s going to be a joy watching Cousins getting rebounds and throwing quick outlets to Reke. Many fast breaks out of rebounds are in the future.
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Jul 12, 2010 3:57 PM PDT reply actions
Nice off ball movement Donte!
Vlade Divac, the 24 year old [Redacted] center who reported to training camp at 250, 15 pounds more than last season's weight: "We all get heavier as we get older because there's a lot more information in our heads. Our heads weigh more."
Let’s facelift bar!--netetrader20
Seriously, get Donte a new jersey lol
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
I still can't believe people wanted Monroe instead of Cousins.
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
Most of those people were Warriors/Pistons fans...
Hoping DMC would fall to them.
/smokescreen’d
Dip til I rip
by Muff209 on Jul 12, 2010 4:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No
One half of the first summer league game is all i need.
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
I just visited CanisHoopus and DetroitBadBoys
to get a good laugh at their misery about not drafting Boogie.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Omri pass to é
history is made at the LVSL
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
God bless NBA TV
No illegal streams for me!
Missed most of the 1st half, did they catch the train that hit Donte Greene?
Dip til I rip
by Muff209 on Jul 12, 2010 4:01 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
according to espn3, donte is 6'1"
i guess we can forget about the alleged growth spurt, more like shrinkage
holdin' it down for the bay from upper westside manhattan
He was in the pool!
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
by Apoet on Jul 12, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Budding Green would have made a great strand of the Brad Miller plant.
Dip til I rip
by Muff209 on Jul 12, 2010 4:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Forgot to add
That’s what I thought he said.
Oh, and happy Margarita Monday.
Dip til I rip
by Muff209 on Jul 12, 2010 4:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If you don't like that nostril plug, you don't like Kings basketball! Oh Boy!
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 4:03 PM PDT reply actions
Casspi has looked good
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
Not necessary to dis one guy to root for the other
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 12, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Another tweet from David Thorpe
Cousins a gifted passer too, including outlets. Really, it’s incredible to think he went #5 in a weak draft. [via Twitter]
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
LOL Timberwolves
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Just made it up my ass
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
So original.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
OMG
“Tyreke…he’s going to ‘Reke Havok’…hahaha, I just made that up”
by CloudyEyes on Jul 12, 2010 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
THEY JUST SAID DONTE IS GOING TO NEW JERSEY
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 12, 2010 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
who said that?
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
is that the same announcer who said he came up with reke havoc?
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Didn't he fight with their staff before the draft?
Smarter players tend to fight after they’re paid. (Spreewell, et al)
needs to GET A NEW JERSEY dude
If incessant and obsessive discussion about a basketball player qualifies someone as being gay, then everybody – and I mean everybody – who posts on this site is totally flaming. - Corbin
Oh man
This had me cracking up reading this thread after the game.
Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster". Follow me on Twitter here.
score 46-27
for all those who can’t watch the game
"Lord loves a workin' man, and don't trust whitey"
So what's going on with Brock, are the kings waiting or is Brock and his agent looking around?
Cuz he really should be playing today.
I can't imagine that having Brockman in VSL was ever a priority.
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
Why is OJ Mayo playing in the summer league..lol
by g4y Vulture on Jul 13, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
He's not under contract.
We extended the qualifying offer, but he hasn’t accepted it yet.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 12, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Right, so it's more his agent looking to see if there's a better place to land then.
Fair enough. I think if Donte and Omri can play in the VSL, there’s no reason why the 6th big man on the team shouldn’t either.
Sadly the Heat probably cannot afford him.
by bignerd on Jul 12, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here is the lowest paying contract offered in the NBA
If you play well than we’ll give you a pay raise . . . in 6 years when our other contracts come off the books.
Funny though
An unselfish, do-the-dirty-work guy like Brockman would probably fit in halfway decent there.
Brockman's QA was for $937K, vet min for Brockman is $762K
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
final 10 secs first half
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
not shot for Donte
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Monroe = NAC?
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
Nooooo...duck...
…there’s a basketball coming this way!
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
Yep
Cousins with 9 and 8. Good 1st outing
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 12, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
You can see the pure talent
Because he seemed to float a lot out there. His impact has been in spurts (TWSS).
Yeah, not in game shape
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 12, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
So far its been worth
the hour of my time
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.
NOOOoooooOOOoOoOoOOO
My wife always makes me watch that commercial…
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
They better not go to a press confrence during the game
I am sick of hearing about lebron James
and the boxscore agrees with your opinion
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
In my opinion, airplanes are the best way to fly long distances.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
I prefer to ride on the backs of giant eagles.
So…majestic.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
yup, omri w/ 11; green and cuz with 9 each
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
So glad we have Cousins and not Monroe.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Yes
So glad Minnesota took Wes Johnson over Cousins.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Do you think we should send them a thank you card?
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Yes
Along with a care package.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
You mean your not sold on 1 half of summer league action?
Cmon!@
"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'm close to sold on Cousins
Obviously, it’s on the assumption he’s going to keep his behind in shape. But I think there’s this prevailing opinion that Monroe’s a stiff. That’s the part I’m not sold on.
This is Monroe's 2nd game
He has a lot more experience.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 12, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
This is his 3rd game
Played LAL on the 9th and went 8 & 5, and the GSW on the 10th and went 11& 8
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
11 & 8 against the Warriors
Even guys who technically aren’t even on the team don’t play defense. Is it like a mandate from the coaching staff?
“Let me make this clear. Anyone who plays defense will not make the team. They will be cut immediately”
I love beating dead horses.
Picking Nits! Win!
Thanks for correcting my silly joke. Well done.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 13, 2010 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you think he looked all that good?
by Gas. Brake. Dip. on Jul 12, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
summer league isn't going to determine their futures
but if we had taken Monroe we would always have been thinking about might what have been
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
FWIW, I hate the program they are using for the broadband.
It pops out of full screen if you do anything in your 2nd monitor, and when it resizes it has to reload for 5 seconds. Makes watching in full screen and comment in the game thread impossible.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
I'll be right back, gonna go grab a Sprite so I can "feel it"
by Bitgod on Jul 12, 2010 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Go to ATDHE.net
to watch the game, or go to ESPN3.com quality looks good on there
Watching on NBA tv such a better feed than Orlando was
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Yeah, he is looking good.
Maybe the Kings will sign him.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
On the bench
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
just wondering
they were talking about how good he was in practice, he has yet to see any time on the floor
Drama With Your Mama-Tyreke Evans
Would like to see the Kings post up DMC more
They kinda stopped doing that at the end of the 1st half. Wanna see some more beasting
Refs need practice as well
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Ryan Thompson looked ok in Orlando
looking much better here
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Ill give you Monroe+ my bucket of popcorn
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
thats what i heard brent barry say
maybe i miss heard i cant rewind on ESPN3
Drama With Your Mama-Tyreke Evans
If the kings are set on not spending their cap space this season
Then based on 20-30 minutes of basketball, I have no problem letting Sloan and R.T. take up the minutes left over by Tyreke, Beno and Garcia
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
and out of nowhere
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
As long as he doesn't get a technical
I love Cuz talking shit to other players.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Taking a beating
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Yeah, all he did was play really well against the Lakers
But, sure, your priorities are special.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
does trashtalking to his coaches count?
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Heres that DeMarcus Dunk on 3 Defenders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftS582NUfg
Drama With Your Mama-Tyreke Evans
We need more of those dunks
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Chicken wing?
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Donte jersey looks the same-bloody
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
nice shot from Donté
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
it was close
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Air ball free throw.
That brutha’s gassed..
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
Wayne Chism will replace Brock.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Remember months ago when we were all "they can't get rid of Brockman, they have all their advertising planned for him"
Well I’m sure that’s what Darius thought too :)
and 1
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Nice job by Tyrese.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftS582NUfg
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Kaman?
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
The World Cup continues to tomorrow
Thanks ESPN3!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
A bag of popcorn
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
sweet move by Omri
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Casspi does his best work when not creating
Vlade Divac, the 24 year old [Redacted] center who reported to training camp at 250, 15 pounds more than last season's weight: "We all get heavier as we get older because there's a lot more information in our heads. Our heads weigh more."
Let’s facelift bar!--netetrader20
Tyreke, Tyrese, Terrico...
These are all just awful names to give your kid, I’m sorry.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
Agreed
Still not as bad as Pervis.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
we named our son Tyler, I kind of like them
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Yeah, they should use white catcher names like Buster and Corky
(I hope they Giants can get Corky Miller from the Reds for next season, just so the catchers can be Buster and Corky)
Back to work for me
I wanted to see DMC and he didn’t disappoint.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Matriculate the ball down the court.
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
As bad as Blazersedge
You should be ashamed of your selves
by southern oregon on Jul 12, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
LMAO
No, the nice ass thing started as a typo for nice pass
I don't want to put too much stock in the Summer League
But if we don’t win this game, I’m going to kill myself
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT reply actions
only days until training camp per hoopsworld
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
link?
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.
^81 days
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Is that a block for Whiteside?
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
back to the game
good idea
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
did whiteside swat the ball away from detroit?
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
He did a good job, there.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
I can see what Elie was saying about Rice.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Whiteside abusing monroe.
Cousins>Landry>>Dally>>>Whitesides>JT>>>>> Brock
This is good to see.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
You guys can watch the game on ESPN3
Stern isn’t talking here
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
This feed is smooth;
http://www.atdhe.net/20431/watch-detroit-pistons-vs-sacramento-kings
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
Cousins back in.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Cousins with the nice up and under
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Great move by Cousins
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Triple Nickel?
I’ll take it…
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
by Balky Needs on Jul 12, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
...and they were raving about Monroe's "passing abilities"
What about DMC? Damn
Exactly. Didn't notice Monroe's passing abilities at all today.
I was more impressed with King Boogie’s passing and patience around the basket.
Monroe did move off the ball well and he ran the floor pretty swift for a big – but GP definitely picked the better man.
RIP, Coach Wooden.
Thank you, Geoff Petrie.
Cousins' new nickname
Too Big To Fail
I AM ALONE IN MY HOUSE, SHAKING WITH EXCITEMENT, UNABLE TO DISENGAGE MY CAPS LOCK.
by The Ghost of Dick Bavetta on Jul 12, 2010 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Whiteside:
From now on, things are going to be different around here.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
I concur.
Vlade Divac, the 24 year old [Redacted] center who reported to training camp at 250, 15 pounds more than last season's weight: "We all get heavier as we get older because there's a lot more information in our heads. Our heads weigh more."
Let’s facelift bar!--netetrader20
Dalembert sees his minutes go down
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
Dalembert who?
He’s the new Kenny Thomas.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh not really
He’s not going to be on the Kings past this season
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
I was exaggerating.
50/50 for what you said though.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I doubt it
Whiteside’s not going to be able to get away with as much of that help defense against regular NBA squads. Kid is a wild mustang, he’s going to need to be broken first.
Young players need to get SOME form of playing time
Not saying he’s taking away all the minutes, but I can see him playing 8-10 minutes.
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
I think Kings have plenty of offense depending on who is on the floor
Fans have always wanted a shot blocker, now we have one.
Reminds me of a better more upside Yogi out there :)
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
Since you're watching
What’s he been saying?
Vlade Divac, the 24 year old [Redacted] center who reported to training camp at 250, 15 pounds more than last season's weight: "We all get heavier as we get older because there's a lot more information in our heads. Our heads weigh more."
Let’s facelift bar!--netetrader20
What he saying about LeBron?
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Ok, here is the recap
He killed Lebron for “The Decision” show, both bad idea and should have informed Cleveland prior.
He’s fining the Cavs $100k for “The Letter”
Asked Jesse Jackson to say out of it.
Talking about the CBA
Not sure I get it. Saying there will be a salary cap but more emphasis on revenue sharing.
Players share (salary cap) based on gross, and not net. Owners bare all the expense of growing the league
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
Whiteside
Has made Detroit a jump-shooting team. I don’t know if I’ve ever been able to say that about a Kings player!!
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
Real world news:
BP may have finally capped that god damned thing.
Back to the game.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 12, 2010 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'll rec this
Once they confirm
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 Jul 12, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it just ran dry....
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
by Balky Needs on Jul 12, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Nice, even though it is only summer league.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
God dammit Stern
You’re rambling now! Noone cares!
Dip til I rip
by Muff209 on Jul 12, 2010 5:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
im glad im not watching that
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Wow, nice drive to the basket
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Kevin McHale...
who cuts your hair? Seriously. Your 3 year old granddaughter?
by caseycheesecake on Jul 12, 2010 5:02 PM PDT reply actions
Why wouldn't he?
He’s an evil scheming bastard.
by Doubl3Dos3 on Jul 12, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gets everyone talking about the NBA doesn't it?
Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster". Follow me on Twitter here.
Alright Landesberg!
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Not really, you'er lucky to get to 70 ish
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
*you're
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
Very fun game
I really hope we can find a way to get Whiteside a consistent 10 minutes a game.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
He keeps playing like this and that might not be a problem.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Same here
"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long, the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns. Also he got a race car. Is any of this getting through to you?"
3 shy from triple digits.
Impressive debut by our VSL squad.
Stay focused, and stay away from unknown females.
Very good outing for all the Kings.
Cousins and Whiteside look like their presence is gonna be felt for some time. Gotta refine those tools though. Can’t wait to see what they can do with Reke.
Great start by both of them.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Bitgod...
You are one funny M-F’er
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Jul 12, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice game for the good guys
I don’t know how much you can take out of a game like this, but I did figure out one thing – DeMarcus needs to work on his conditioning, cause it’s got to be hard to talk shit when you’re winded.
by otis29 on Jul 12, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe a little less talking
and a bit more playing. I’m sure he’ll learn how to balance it out
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
A little better guard play will help a lot.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
Last year's ROY might help a little bit ;)
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I can't believe I'm jazzed about basketball in the middle of July!
I think I’m going to check out that wizards/clippers game later.
DVRd this and watched it later
Greg Monroe was a hack machine. Dude gave Donte a bloody nose, hard foul on Whiteside. Brutal.
Observations:
Cousins was everything I hoped for and more. Post skills looked smooth and with his bulk, he moved whatever defender he had on him. His jumpshot is ugly but he looks like he can hit them consistently. There was only one jumpshot that was badly off target, the rest were in or barely missing. I liked what I saw defensively. He wasn’t Whiteside block wise (who is?) but he laid out his body numerous times for a couple of blocking fouls and charges. I loved each one of those, even the blocking fouls because they showed that Cousins gives a crap. I mean this is Summer League, dude doesn’t have to worry about a contract yet he laid out his body more than any other player in the game. Hell, he laid out his body more than most big men in NBA games.
And finally, the passing! Holy Mackerel! I read that his passing was good out of double teams but I didn’t expect this! He’s already one of the better passing big men in the NBA. As far as NBA players go, only Kevin Love is a better outlet passer than Cousins and his passing out of double teams was quick and precise. It still remains to be seen how good his offensive game will be in the NBA but his passing, rebounding, heart will be there. If his post game does come through…watch out NBA bigmen! the next beast is coming to destroy your NBA soul!!! MUAHAHAHA!!!
Whiteside- well now I know how he averaged 5 blocks per game. It’s summerleague but I haven’t seen such a destructive weak side defender since Ben Wallace in his prime or Birdman two seasons ago. Still needs a lot of work elsewhere. Didn’t do much offensively other than one nice post move against a d leaguer. Jump shot didn’t look good. He can also run the floor pretty well. Certainly a project, but the promise of this second rounder is off the charts. Up to him to fufill it.
Casspi- a little to out of control at the start with his drives but settled in and showed the game we loved at the start of the season. I don’t think Casspi will ever be a quality creater for himself other than in the post against smaller defenders. Just doesn’t have a great first step or great dribbling moves. He works best when someone has created him some space where he can shoot the 3 or drive and use all the tricks shots he has around the basket. Luckily the kIngs have guys who can set him up.
Donte- good game but nothing exceptional about it. Did show a nice mid range bank shot that wasn’t there last season. Still can get out of control at times
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Jul 12, 2010 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought Whiteside loped back on defense the majority of the time? We've seen more hussle from Hawes
Whiteside even had a foul called on him because the guard beat him to the paint with the ball and Whiteside ran over him.
With his rebounding and shot blocking, his lack of offense wont be the problem. He’s going to need to be a much better man defender if he’s going to break into the rotation.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
Anybody have a box score for the game?
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."
Just found same link
thanks
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."
Whiteside +/-
+25.
I think it’s safe to say he’ll have no problem keeping this up for the rest of the year
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."
His nickname should be "Skywalker"
with his game and his name being the opposite of the darkside.
huh? wha?
The only thing worse than +/- in one regular season game
Is +/- in one summer league game ;)
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Only Thorpe is probably serious
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."
David Thorpe is pretty good with his judgments.
I think after one game it’s a bit harsh.
I think my bigger issue is where is it best for Whiteside to develop? Thorpe probably saw the lack of fundamentals and checked off D-League. However will Whiteside really learn in D-League? He’ll block a ton a shots against outmatched players on raw talent alone which could actually stunt any development. I think you keep him on the bench and let him struggle against other bigs in practice and limited minutes. He’ll develop more with adversity, we already know he doesn’t conceptualize well. Anyways I think he’s pet project of Westphal or someone on the staff . . . the Kings did actually consider using a 1st round pick on him.
Give Whiteside a pair of D-League stints during the year,
perhaps when the Kings are on two of their longer road trips. The rest of the time, let him hang with the big club.
Right now, Whiteside’s biggest influence is on the defensive side of the ball, yet that is where his young game is full of holes. He’s not unlike Justin Williams. Williams could block shots and board with the best of ’em, but he regularly blew his defensive rotations, and ultimately wound up riding pine as a result.
Whiteside is going to need time to develop, but there is an awful lot to get excited about there if you are a Kings fan.
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I agree with this
While I think a few games of PT will serve him well in the D league, I also think he needs to go against the top caliber of players to really improve his game. The coaching staff will likely have to be very patient with him but now is the time to let these guys develop even if it does sacrifice some W’s.
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."
watched the first 3 quarters
1. cousins was more skilled than i thought. petrie is the man.
2. whiteside’s off the ball defense was impressive.
3. sloan was solid. good size for the one. solid handles. tough. was able to go where he wanted on the floor. wanted to see his jumper a bit more though.
4. casspi and greene were a bit out of sync, i thought. but they’re second year players so…
5. rice produced, but he’s a bit too frenetic for me.
6. thompson shot the ball nicely.
"When talent is roughly equal," said Westphal, "the competitive guys win. You have to have that in this league. Here's a perfect example: We (the Phoenix Suns) drafted Tim Perry and Dan Majerle the same year (1988). Now, if you get a stopwatch for down and back (baseline to baseline sprint), Tim Perry was faster than Dan Majerle. That's a fact. But if you had them race, Dan Majerle won. I can't explain it. Somehow, he had that drive, that fire, something inside him. If you have enough guys like that, your team starts winning again."
Thompson was ok, but I think Christmas looked to be a better defender.
I’ll hold off making my judgement for a few more games.
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Yeah
I want to see a lot more of RT and X-mas before making any call on that, I noticed some nice D from Xmas as well.
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Lend the eye a terrible aspect
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by lietothegirls on Jul 12, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Sloan looked to shoot too much for me
Rice even more so.
I thought Casspi had a very solid first game after he shook off the early rust, a little D, a little outside shooting and he drove to the hole nicely a few times. He was the best player on the court.
DMC will get many many double doubles this season, he was the 2nd best player on the court.
Whiteside has got a lot of potential and is a great weakside defender in the half court but see HTs comment above about getting back down the court etc.
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 Jul 12, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Sloan supposedly has a contract, but it's unknown if it's guaranteed
but Rice is looking for a job. And, in every game I’ve watched, unsigned guards and wings are putting up shots. Most of the assists are coming from 2nd year players with contracts, too.
I’m surprised about Sloan’s ballhandling. He was a 2 in college, and at times he’s looking better than Rice who was a Point. Rice seems to get trapped a lot and when the bigs show on the pick & roll, he doesn’t get by them every well. He just keeps dribbling to the side and they just stay with him and string out the play.
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I have a correction to make
In a different thread, I said that NBA.com didn’t have the Kings/Lakers game tomorrow on the schedule to be televised. But, after scanning thru Comcasts NBA TV schedule for tomorrow night, I see that the KIngs/Lakers game in being televised at 10pm PST.
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Awesome—thanks. Hadn’t planned on it. Now I’ll be up at 1 a.m. ET to watch!
by Timorous Me on Jul 13, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm in Sac, better check the schedule on the east coast.
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If he can get enough minutes... Whiteside definite rookie DPOY
I had Whiteside as my #1 center and I still do. He’s such a game changer. His timing on his blocked shots is just impeccable. Probably as good as anyone in the NBA right now.
He still needs to add lower body & abdominal strength. He’s raw in his footwork and rebounding and man-to-man defense.
Whiteside is a long ways away from being a center.
No size & no lower body strength, most NBA centers will back him down, or beat him to the post position that they want and he won’t be able to dislodge him. All of his blocks except for one came while he was the weakside defender. For now he’s a PF and it may be his best position, someone in the role of say Josh Smith.
He’s really not a wide body like DMC, it will be interesting to see how strong he gets over the next 3 to 4 years.
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that doesnt hassan chop cant be effective
i can think of chris andersen in particular that is comparable, not much strength, but excellent length and timing
by Harrisonyaka on Jul 13, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
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