I don't hate JT or anything like that, I just would like to see him moved. And I don't think I'm "looking" for things or soundbites to hold against him. I just think this last part or interview reinforces my belief that JT thinks he's better than he is meaning he won't accept the role we need him in. Compare Evans and JT. Would you ever hear Evans say that he wants or needs to be involved in the offense more? No. The guy has survived by doing the things his teams need him to do and he's been part of the solution for many, many good-great teams. I hope JT can contribute in a great way this year but part of me is wondering if all of this praising of JT is part of a promoting JT so that they can move him. It's part of the game, promote the hell out of the guy you want to deal.
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You've just identified Evans' weakness and JT's strength in the competition for the PF position. Don't agree with your characterization of JT at all.
As others have pointed out on here, JT HAS been left out of the offense in recent years and I think it has been to the disadvantage of the team's W-L record. So please read his remarks the right way.
As others have pointed out on here, JT HAS been left out of the offense in recent years and I think it has been to the disadvantage of the team's W-L record. So please read his remarks the right way.
The difference is ... JT is not Evans. They are different players. We often think of teams as consisting of stars and role players, but we sometimes forget that there are different kinds of role players. Not every role player is Tony Allen or Thabo Sefolosha or Reggie Evans who's just expected (and themselves are comfortable with) staying out of the way on offense completely. As long as JT isn't demanding shots (which an objective listen to his interview would suggest) and is fine with getting his within the offense I don't see why we need him to become the second coming of Reggie Evans. Keep in mind he is also the longest tenured King on the team right now, and isn't exactly an old player (28!). He's still playing for his next contract, and I doubt he's content with just being a 3mil/yr 3rd or 4th big at this point of his career (in which the teams he's been on have accomplished nothing)
Come on bro. Did you listen to Cuz talk about JT? So your hypothesis includes Cousins just purely lying to us and in cahoots with a management plan to move JT. Do you realize how out of character that would be for Cuz. Say what you want about him, but he's just about the most genuine and honest guy on the team. NO bs.
BTW Evans does those things because he is a highly specialized player. He doesn't have the all around skillset JT does.
BTW Evans does those things because he is a highly specialized player. He doesn't have the all around skillset JT does.
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Cuz:
"We have an identity: its being a defensive team. Its just about buying in."
I kind of snickered when I heard that....But at the same time, I really want to be optimistic. Love that Cousins is going to take it on himself to be the defensive anchor. We saw what he could do in the FIBA tournament. If his conditioning allows it, Cousins can kill on both sides of the court.
Cousins and Malone are on the same page.... Come on PDA, get us defenders!
"We have an identity: its being a defensive team. Its just about buying in."
I kind of snickered when I heard that....But at the same time, I really want to be optimistic. Love that Cousins is going to take it on himself to be the defensive anchor. We saw what he could do in the FIBA tournament. If his conditioning allows it, Cousins can kill on both sides of the court.
Cousins and Malone are on the same page.... Come on PDA, get us defenders!
Yeah, I posted that yesterday: http://www.kingsfans.com/threads/training-camp-roster-media-day-merged.57884/page-8#post-1098605
Here's mine again
http://www.news10.net/videos/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/2014/10/01/16558299/
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I wonder when this all-around player some of you are saying JT is is going to show up. I mean he's been here awhile, we have all seen him play. So if I'm reading some of these posts correctly, then JT should be part of the offense....meaning we are going to run plays for him? Or if he's got the 15 foot open J, he needs to take it, while he is moving the ball....that's probably what is meant.
I just don't see the same player that some of you see.
I just don't see the same player that some of you see.
Yeah it's good to hear. Seems committed on that end. However, despite his confidence in himself and overall enthusiasm, we still need to get a better defender next to him at the 4 and a better defensive backup center too.
That obviously won't happen now, maybe it will in Feb, maybe next summer, maybe even beyond that. But to become a legit playoff team we'll need to continue to add defensive pieces.
Just because a Shaq or a Duncan were good defenders didn't mean they didn't have above average defenders next to them. Really, I take it as Cuz not making any excuses, saying publicly he'll do his best and can get the job done, but it still doesn't mean our FO doesn't have to put a better defender next to him who compliments him better than any big we currently have.
That obviously won't happen now, maybe it will in Feb, maybe next summer, maybe even beyond that. But to become a legit playoff team we'll need to continue to add defensive pieces.
Just because a Shaq or a Duncan were good defenders didn't mean they didn't have above average defenders next to them. Really, I take it as Cuz not making any excuses, saying publicly he'll do his best and can get the job done, but it still doesn't mean our FO doesn't have to put a better defender next to him who compliments him better than any big we currently have.
