Kings Sign Donald Sloan to 1-Year Deal
by Tom Ziller on Jul 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT
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PrintDonald Sloan, the undrafted Texas A&M product recently named to the Kings' Vegas Summer League, has signed a one-year minimum-value contract with the team, according to Mark Deeks of ShamSports.com. Sloan will make $490,180, per Larry Coon.
Sloan is now the fourth guard on the Kings' roster, and the 12th player overall, not counting Jon Brockman. In an open VSL team practice in Sacramento today, Sloan ran point on the "A team," which included Omri Casspi, Donté Greene, Hassan Whiteside and DeMarcus Cousins.
Sylven Landesberg and Dionte Christmas, two guards previously seen as having the best chance at making the Kings out of the summer, played together on the B team with Steven Hill, Lee Cummard, Tyren Johnson and others. Ryan Thompson, little brother of Jason Thompson, just arrived in Sacramento from Orlando Summer League this morning and didn't practice with the team.
Sloan averaged 17.8 points a game for the A&M Aggies last season, and was named to the Big 12's All-Conference first team. He'll apparently be asked to play point guard with the Kings' VSL team after primarily playing two-guard in college.
In other news, short-term King Dominic McGuire signed a one-year guaranteed deal with the Bobcats.
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Practice
Sloan didn’t stand out in the scrimmages this morning, but honestly I was paying a lot more attention to his teammates, especially Cousins.
Mario Elie did have nice things to say about Sloan’s toughness, though. And he’s a boxer, too, so that helps.
Oooo...cliffhanger!
Please, for the love of god - someone take the gas can out of Dan Gilbert's hand!
I'd have accepted a single word response in the mean time
#vfettkefordraft
by vfettke on Jul 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
You sonofabitch
you would pick the most ambiguous word possible
#vfettkefordraft
by vfettke on Jul 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He could have said ambiguous.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
SMOKESCREEN
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
Wouldn't it be great if that's what was coming later?
“a single word response”
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 9, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I am curious if Ryan Thompson gets a bit annoyed
that everybody immediately says “little brother of Jason Thompson”. Even Jerry Reynolds did it on the Kings Summer league wrap up video. He might thrive in the shadow of his brother who knows, just curious.
There could be some of that
But honestly, he probably wouldn’t have a Kings VSL invite if not for that fact. And they are close, so I’m sure JT is helping him learn the ropes.
I'm a bit worried though
he might not have enough weight to compete.
Tom from Woodland is my hero
by luckthefakers on Jul 11, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
What was the rush?
I guess they really wanted this guy and thought someone else would gobble him up. One in hand is better than two in the bush, I guess.
"I know we certainly gave up a lot to get him, but we do have other players on the perimeter who we can plug in. We haven’t had anybody who we feel is a go-to guy in the post. So we gave up a lot to get a lot, and we’re real excited about adding Carl." - Paul Westphal
TWSS
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
by Balky Needs on Jul 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and in all reality they aren't what they used to be
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
A&M Fans out there
Know anything about this guy? Saw a nice fast break dunk video but that is all. Can he walk and chew gum?
here's what I found on draft express
Donald Sloan, 6-3, Senior, PG/SG
17.3, 5.7 rebounds, 3.67 Assists, 2 turnovers, 2 steals,60% FG,
Jonathan Givony
The leading scorer on the championship team at Portsmouth, Texas A&M combo guard Donald Sloan did a very nice job of capping off his college career.
A fairly quick, aggressive and scoring minded guard, Sloan created his own shot effectively, got to the basket at will, and also showed his potential as a shot-maker at the same time.
Much more of a scorer than a pure playmaker, Sloan played on and off the ball in college in a system that was largely geared to maximizing his strengths. He has good speed in the open floor and finishes creatively around the basket, even if he’s clearly undersized for the shooting guard position. Although his 2-point percentages weren’t particularly high in college, he got to the free throw line at a good rate and shows nice instincts in this area, particularly in terms of the strength and aggressiveness he brings to the table.
While he’s able to make plays for others, particularly off the drive and dish, Sloan looks a lot more comfortable looking for his own shot than he does creating for others. He’s prone to over-dribbling and has just average court vision—the fact that he committed slightly more turnovers than assists probably isn’t a coincidence.
Capable of making 3-pointers as well, Sloan’s shot-selection hampered his percentages at Texas A&M this season (36% 3P), as did the fact that he’s just an average marksman in catch and shoot situations. He’s a bit of a volume shooter, being relied on very heavily for scoring production at the collegiate level, and will probably need to tone his game down at his next stop, be it the NBA or Europe.
Defensively, Sloan has the tools to be effective in this area at the collegiate level thanks to his strength, but probably can’t be described as being anything more than average as far as the NBA is concerned at the moment, as he lacks great size and length and doesn’t make up for that with outstanding athleticism or effort. Relied on very heavily for scoring, Sloan didn’t always seem all that interested in what goes on on this end of the floor.
All in all, Sloan is an excellent college scoring guard who probably will need to ply his trade in the D-League or Europe initially. If he’s able to improve his playmaking ability, perimeter shooting and defense he will surely improve his chances of making an NBA roster down the road.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-All-Second-Team-3438/#ixzz0tEFlcotl
http://www.draftexpress.com
Donald Sloan
NaPG
"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).
Sounds almost like a poor man's Tyreke Evans...
He’s a strong scoring minded guard that can create his own shot around the basket… Maybe he’s here to provide some consistency with the second unit or the practice squad? It does seem odd to sign like this at this point, but I certainly trust Paul and Petrie…
Kyle Korver Signs with the Bulls
Statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
Really? That's a good signing.
A less gunnerific Ben Gordon. Perfect.
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Yeah I really like what they're doing in Chicago
Rose, Korver, Deng, Boozer, Noah is a nice, balanced lineup. I could see them sneak their way into home court advantage in the east next year
Question though
is this really any better than what Utah has had in the West? Great for the Bulls, they got better. But Rose is at best a great #2. They need something more to take that next step.
I disagree with you on a small point.
Rose as a #1 could certainly take them to top 4 in the East — homecourt advantage in the east. That alone is next step because it marks them as a serious playoff team.
But year, I don’t think they’ll be champions with Rose as their best player.
Let us usher in the era of Reke DMC!
sloan...
is solid and definitely underrated. gave collison a lot of problems a few years back. in college, collison usually screwed up opposing guards by playing close, in the opposing guards grill—so to speak. sloan was able to consistently over power collison and when collison backed off, he was able to shoot over him. solid.
i haven’t seen him much so take it for what it’s worth, but he reminded me of a better scoring anthony johnson (the younger version).
"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."
agree
he might be really exciting to watch. He’s got great hops and looks like a flat out scorer with some pg potential. Him and Tyreke could bully smaller guards around for sure.
So, toughness, strength really are the keys to this new-look Kings team.
"DeMarcus pounds, like the hammer. Tyreke slashes, like the sickle.
For the good of the proletariat!" - tomroadrunner
He was 205lbs in college
He is probably over 210 now where as Tyreke is 220. The guy is pretty strong almost the sane weight at Tyreke but 3 inches shorter.
some more info
Career Highlights: Played in a school-record 138 games. Ranked ninth in program history with 1,522 points and eighth in school history with 370 assists. Became the second player in program history to eclipse 1,400 points, 300 assists and 400 rebounds. The other was Bernard King.
Senior (2009-10): Scored a career-high 29 points against New Mexico. Had four steals against Akron. Made Big 12 All-Tournament team after averaging 23.5 points in two games, including 24 against top-ranked Kansas in the semifinals. Had 27 points and made five of six three pointers against Oklahoma state.
Junior (2008-09): Averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists in two NCAA Tournament games. Had a career-high 22 points against Texas Tech in Big 12 tournament. Tied his career high with 21 points against Florida A&M, making 10-of-10 free throws. Ranked second on the team in scoring (11.8 ppg) and led in assists (3.2 ppg). Handed out a season-high seven assists against Kent State with only one turnover .
Sophomore (2007-08): Started in all 36 games. Ranked third on team in scoring (9.5 ppg) and was second in assists (3.4 apg). Scored 12 points with a career-high nine assists and nine rebounds against Iowa State in Big 12 Tournament. Made 18 straight free throws until missing against Iowa State at Big 12 Tourney. Scored 18 points in five-overtime game against Baylor in College Station, adding seven rebounds and a team-high seven assists. Tied game with a slam dunk at the end of regulation. Tallied 15 points with a career-high eight assists and six rebounds against Alabama.
Freshman (2006-07): Appeared in all 34 games as a true freshman, averaging 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Scored a season-high 15 points in nationally-televised win at Oklahoma State, earning player of the game honors from ESPN. Added 11 points in win against Texas.
Strengths: Strongly built combo guard with good athleticism and a nice feel for the game. Scores in a variety of different ways. Has point guard instincts.
Personal: Set team’s No. 2 all-time team mark with a vertical jump of 37 inches in 2007. Had a 13-1-1 record as an amateur youth boxer.
http://www.nba.com/draft2010/prospects/donald-sloan/
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Landesberg
Was kinda hoping we’d sign Sylven Landesberg instead although I guess there is still room for both.
I was expecting that Kings would sign Landesberg first.
There is room for both.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
On an unrelated note
I like Casspi and Greene playing together on the wings. If one of them can manage to play major minutes at the 2, I’ll be thrilled.
I think Casspi is good at gaurding the 2
Long with good lateral quickness.
Hope
by Ultrakingsfan on Jul 9, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
ditto
But I also like Garcia at the 2. A Reke Garcia/Casspi Donte Landry SD line up has some size and D. And a little attitude
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Jul 9, 2010 6:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
I’ve said since last summer that I’ve been looking forward to a Reke/Cisco backcourt. Just worry about Cisco’s ability to bring it consistently and would like to have someone ready in case he can’t. Plus, ideally both Casspi and Donte are playing well enough to merit more minutes than the 24 minute SF platoon.
Kings sign Donald Sloan
How do you like that Miami!
This will just give Cleveland fans 1 more thing to whine about.
I love beating dead horses.
Is his contract guaranteed
or non-guaranteed? Aren’t these deals contingent on making the team, anyone know?
He worked out for us twice pre-draft
We may have had our eye on him with the 33rd.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
Apparently from what I've gathered via the internet and talking to some people
The Kings likely would have pulled a Brockman-esque type deal with the 33 where we trade it down for a lower 2nd rounder and receive some money in return. But they weren’t expecting Whiteside to be in play at 33. Westphal mentioned that the team had been trying to acquire another mid-late first rounder to try to snag Whiteside.
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Dyin for that
DMC update
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Jul 9, 2010 7:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
its like Decision 2010
why are you doing this to us, Ziller? don’t break our hearts.
put me in, Coach
by LaBradford on Jul 9, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I hear he's going to team up with Amick to write this article for Fanhouse
I’m preparing to burn my Ziller jersey right now!
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 9, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
lol!
Good one
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Jul 9, 2010 7:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
videos
you’ve all seen the new summer camp videos on Kings.com, right?
they’ve got interviews with Omri, DMC and Mario Elie.
put me in, Coach
She's all growed up...
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 9, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
that's what Mia Sara looks like now?
not too shabby, actually. but OMG she was cute in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
put me in, Coach
Yeah, she aged well.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 10, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Jerryisms
David vs. Goliath, and David wins again.
Sah-loan again, naturally.
The Tasmanian Sloananian.
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It's the Sloan Zone, again.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
I think a comparable player is Ronnie Price
who I’ve always liked. But this is just from looking at his stats and watching a few videos. I’ve never really seen him play that much.
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Goody!
I can’t wait for Sloan to teabag Boozer when we play the Bulls.
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That never gets old.
Best Kings dunk ever?
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At least in the regular season
I remember Gerald Wallace having one in a preseason game that was off the charts.
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That was amazing.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Whenever I see Ronnie Price, I think of that dunk.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Oops, didn't realize that you already put in this link, Section.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
With the Brockman and Sloan signings it may show
that the Kings are one of the few teams paying attention to the Portsmith Invitational.
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Not that anyone other than Donald Sloan cares, but he will earn $473,604.
by Sham-onnnnnnnnnnna on Jul 11, 2010 5:46 AM PDT reply actions
The minimum salary for a rookie.
Awesome.
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