Ryan Thompson Invited to Kings' Training Camp
by Aykis16 on Aug 2, 2010 3:08 PM PDT
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PrintI did a little digging (oh hell, who am I kidding, I just asked Ryan over twitter), but it appears the Kings have invited Ryan Thompson to training camp this fall. In his own words:
"Yes, but I am still seeing what decision is best for me."
This likely means he's considering offers from foreign teams (for example, Wayne Chism turned down his camp invite to play in Turkey) or perhaps playing in the NBA D-League.
Whatever the case, the Kings are definitely interested in Ryan, and I'd personally rather have him make the team than Donald Sloan (who according to ShamSports only has $10,000 of his contract guaranteed, meaning the Kings can cut him during camp for almost nothing), who was unimpressive to me in Summer League.
Of the Kings' Summer League team, Sylven Landesberg (Israel), Tyrese Rice (Germany), Devan Downey (Turkey) and Wayne Chism (Turkey) have signed with foreign teams. The only other player from the Kings Summer League team who I think would've (and probably should've) gotten an invite to Training Camp is Dionte Christmas.
The Kings' roster currently stands at 14 (with Sloan), a number the Kings usually like to stay at. They're only required to have 13 players but most likely they'll add that 14th player at a minimal cost.
UPDATE: As Mark from ShamSports mentions in the Comments below, its also highly possible that Ryan received a training camp offer from another team. Also, according to Dionte Christmas's twitter, he hasn't decided what he wants to do yet, meaning he also likely has a few offers on the table (no word on if the Kings are one of them, although I did ask. I'll update if he responds)
(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)
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Maybe he doesn't pass up the opportunity to play with JT
"Lord loves a workin' man, and don't trust whitey"
Soon, we may be seeing both of them in Kings jerseys.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
Excellent!
I really liked what I saw from Ryan during summer league. He always played with good hustle and excellent basketball I.Q.. He just seemed to be very, very solid in all phases of the game. Nothing spectacular, but the kind of guy you want on your team.
nice
I think he should take it. Playing pro ball with your bro …. and he can shoot. He’s gotta take it.
This is great.
I agree. I would much rather have him than Donald Sloan. It will be a good thing to have Ryan on the team with his brother.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
What it likely means is that someone else offered him a training camp spot too.
by Sham-onnnnnnnnnnna on Aug 2, 2010 4:13 PM PDT reply actions
I love the optimism,
And I will say that Thompson was solid at best in Summer League. However, there will be a lot more open looks playing next to a point guard in Tyreke or Beno than playing next to Donald Sloan.
However, I am still not opposed to throwing a one year unguaranteed deal at Sasha Pavlovic as well and seeing a little competition for the backup shooting guard spot.
"Morrison beats Casspi 1 on 1". - MarcusC
by Surprise Team on Aug 2, 2010 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
How dare you imply that we cut Darth Knell.
Author of the Pick and Scroll. Follow me on Twitter here.
Or perhaps his nickname should be Death Knell.
Cause if he’s in the game, we’ve either already won or already lost.
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I tried to find highlights of "Death Knell" in the NBA....
Notice the menacing “mini-bouncing” defensive strategy employed at 0:08
"Morrison beats Casspi 1 on 1". - MarcusC
by Surprise Team on Aug 2, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That must be the solid defense I keep hearing about
Darko Milicec passes just as well as Vlade Divac... Vlade would be the first to tell you that
by prowseinthehouse on Aug 2, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The roster number is an interesting strategy
The Kings have money – they have met the minimum (I am guessing, please correct me if you are wrong) the next question is:
Do they A) pick up a spare part in case they need it, B) a project to see if it works out or C) leave room for a future acquistion (which may recquire room for two – i.e. you take Harpring and his contract we will give you Eric Maynor as part of the deal)?
I think they are within 500000 of minimum
and may be at it…I’m assuming Jeter is at 500k and then Wright would need to be about 1.6 mil. I have not seen the salaries for these 2. That does not count Sloan but does count Jackson.
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.
Someone explain to me what reply means.
It seems to be beyond me…sorry BTE.
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.
I quit
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.
I will hold your perfect poster halo in reserve with mine
maybe one day we can earn them back : )
by betweentheeyes on Aug 2, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I just realized that was my 2000th comment
Fitting.
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.
With Jeter on board
I do not know how much Christmas chances are influenced. They roughly seem to fill the same needs.
I’d like them to give Ryan Thompson a chance.
Dunking Dutchman
Pooh Jeter is a 5'10 PG, Dionte Christmas is a 6'5 SG.
I would say they fill different needs.
"Morrison beats Casspi 1 on 1". - MarcusC
by Surprise Team on Aug 3, 2010 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah
I see.
"Morrison beats Casspi 1 on 1". - MarcusC
by Surprise Team on Aug 3, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
How bout some Patrick Mills
I don’t know if this has been discussed but….
http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/8/2/1601806/blazers-sign-armon-johnson
I would love Patty Mills!
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Aug 3, 2010 5:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Aussie Aussie Aussie.....
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There you go..
Now on to stealing Bogut..
/fiddles thumbs..
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truth
Patty Mills and Pooh Jeter do fit a similar need. Don’t argue about it.
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
Rather have Pooh though.
And the reason is he’s likely to be more productive in a 3rd PG role than Patty Mills.
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