Notes, Quotes and more from Sacramento Kings media day

The Sacramento Kings held their annual media day today before heading off to San Diego tomorrow for the start of training camp.  Our own Blake Ellington was in attendance and will have more for you throughout the week.  For now, here are some of the highlights:

Rajon Rondo:

Cousins on Rondo: "Dude is a flat out genius when it comes to basketball."

— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) September 28, 2015

Rudy Gay says Rondo brings "leadership"to point guard position.

— Ailene Voisin (@ailene_voisin) September 28, 2015

Rajon Rondo on if he would consider staying in Sac if things work out: "Possibly. Like I said, DeMarcus is the best big in the game."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

Rondo on Darren Collison: "Darren is one of the most solid point guards in the league and I'm very excited to play with Darren."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

Rajon reacts to #NottheofficialRondoBeLike video pic.twitter.com/mk1swzPCFO

— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 28, 2015

For the record, this is the video that Rondo is reacting to in the last tweet:

DeMarcus Cousins:

George Karl gave DeMarcus Cousins an "A+" for his offseason work. Said relationship is solid and improving pic.twitter.com/wFkGMZbn2B

— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) September 28, 2015

Rajon Rondo says DeMarcus Cousins is the best big man in the NBA pic.twitter.com/ZZZQkG59NK

— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) September 28, 2015

DeMarcus Cousins on Vlade bringing people together: "His talent as a player has carried over to GM, President, whatever his role is."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

George Karl on DeMarcus Cousins: "I see a different player, I see a different substance of character in this guy right now."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

Vlade Divac on DeMarcus Cousins shooting threes: "I told him I saw you can do it, just stay away from it, just go inside."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

George Karl:

Karl's biggest concern heading into training camp is will this group defend at a high level.

— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) September 28, 2015

DMC on Karl: "That's my man."

— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) September 28, 2015

Vlade Divac leaned into George Karl's media session and asked, "Are we going to make the playoffs?" Karl laughed. Said first step is winning

— Ailene Voisin (@ailene_voisin) September 28, 2015

George Karl on his relationship with DeMarcus Cousins: "I think it's solid, to good."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

Cousins agreed with George Karl that their relationship is "solid." Cousins said they talked their differences out. "It's about winning."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

Omri Casspi:

Omri Casspi believes is Kings most talented team since he was drafted here six. Re-signed because he leads with his "heart."

— Ailene Voisin (@ailene_voisin) September 28, 2015

Darren Collison:

Darren Collison says he feels healthier than he has "in years" after undergoing groin surgery in March. No issue playing off-guard w/Rondo.

— Ailene Voisin (@ailene_voisin) September 28, 2015

Darren Collison: "The environment that we have, it just seems like a better environment than it was last year."

— Blake Ellington (@BlakeEllington) September 28, 2015

Ben McLemore:

Ben McLemore is going by Ben McLemore III now. That’ll be on his jersey, according to Ross and Goodyear via KHTK.

— Tony Xypteras (@TonyXypteras) September 28, 2015

This will be my jersey for this season. @BenMcLemore pic.twitter.com/OaRi3SpM7w

— Kyle Robert (@notoriouskro) September 28, 2015

Baby Blues:

How sweet are these? pic.twitter.com/cVTiYIKeAp

— Jason Ross (@JasonRoss1140) September 28, 2015

Great having @THEwillieCS15 on with @JasonRoss1140 & @thenategoodyear! pic.twitter.com/t9TM0DnI3d

— Sports 1140 KHTK (@Sports1140KHTK) September 28, 2015

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Media Day's always fun and it looks like there are plenty of good vibes around the team right now.  I can't wait to see them on the court.