[Game] Grizzlies @ Kings - 11/3/15 - 7 PST, 10 EST
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I couldn't possibly disagree more. The buttons have to be connected to something - and tonight not even DMC (who actually moved to the bench to try and rally the team) could do anything. Heart and hustle, effort and energy - the Kings need to find that within themselves. And they'd better find it quick. Our schedule doesn't get any better.
I'll be shocked if McLemore starts next game. Karl won't continue to hope, pray for some blind miracle when none is to materialize out of thin air. Only thing I see different about BMac this season from last is name on his back - McLemore III. Oh, one more thing - sucks worse this year after 5 games than last season's mediocre to dismal performance.
Somehow I'm just not a fan of Rudy Gay's game. He can be a prolific scorer at times but when called upon to be the 1st option he's simply too iso-heavy and reluctant to pass the ball. He missed Belinelli on a multiple of occasions and whenever he gets the ball and starts the dribbling the rest of the team pretty much just stands still.
Oh, and it's good to know that after 5 coaches or whatever it is and however many times the roster has been turned over our guys are still can't set a semi-decent screen.
Oh, and it's good to know that after 5 coaches or whatever it is and however many times the roster has been turned over our guys are still can't set a semi-decent screen.
Yes and no. Ben's at fault for his lack of improvement. Malone did have him playing better though.
Last year starting with the 5th game of the year, Ben ripped off 10, 15, 16, 17, 17 in his next five games. Hit 14 3's in those games. Hit double digits in 11 of the next 13 for the month.
We could some of that starting tomorrow.
Last year starting with the 5th game of the year, Ben ripped off 10, 15, 16, 17, 17 in his next five games. Hit 14 3's in those games. Hit double digits in 11 of the next 13 for the month.
We could some of that starting tomorrow.
Thats reassuring - im getting mixed messages though in terms of word and deed.
Case in point:
We love running the offense through boogie in the high post - How is it rim first when our best rim attacking asset is camped outside ?
Vlade did come out and publically say that he told cousins to focus on his inside game and that raining 3s was a preseason showcase - Karl clearly hasnt got the message ?
What are your thoughts Parker? Im just confused and i dont want us to turn into something we are not designed to do. Cousins cant be defended in the paint. He straight up cant be. He gets a minimum of 3 and 1's every game when working the paint. Someone needs to tell Karl they count the same as shooting it from beyond the arch
Case in point:
We love running the offense through boogie in the high post - How is it rim first when our best rim attacking asset is camped outside ?
Vlade did come out and publically say that he told cousins to focus on his inside game and that raining 3s was a preseason showcase - Karl clearly hasnt got the message ?
What are your thoughts Parker? Im just confused and i dont want us to turn into something we are not designed to do. Cousins cant be defended in the paint. He straight up cant be. He gets a minimum of 3 and 1's every game when working the paint. Someone needs to tell Karl they count the same as shooting it from beyond the arch
The thing is, though, I still ostensibly have faith that Belinelli is going to find his shot, sooner than later. Which is exactly why I would leave him as the 6th man. I mean, at least now, when McLemore gets off to his usual bad start, you can put Belinelli in, and hope that he gets it going. If you start Belinelli, and then he gets off to a bad start, then what? 
He's already playing the most minutes at SG, as it is.
He's already playing the most minutes at SG, as it is.Aaron Bruski @aaronbruski 9m9 minutes ago
George Karl on if there’s any timetable to bench Ben McLemore: "I’d rather not talk about that. I’d rather look at the video first."
George Karl on if there’s any timetable to bench Ben McLemore: "I’d rather not talk about that. I’d rather look at the video first."
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a lot in between Mclemore's head to crack. Even now in his 3rd season, he's looking more ATHLETE than actual basketball player. Athletic guy with no handles, no feel for the game. I was really rooting for Ben, because he's important to the success of this team. But I think seen enough to know that Ben's going to be a bust.