[Game] Kings @ Suns, 3/11/2023 6pm Pacific 9pm Eastern
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Morgan has grown on me over the years. She basically a glorified fan, but that’s kinda what I dig about her. She’s a passionate KINGS fan that knows enough about the game and the team that I’m sure I’d have a great time talking KINGS and the NBA with her over a couple IPA’s at local brewey or taphouse.
Yep.
Remember some of the doom and gloomers on this forum whining about the KINGS not making any moves while the rest of the league all got better?
I fully recall clapping back, saying that not all of the splashy headline moves that were made would work out. Lots of moves were made out of desperation and panic. Luckily, McNair wasn’t one of the GM’s that panicked and overpaid, or worse yet, broke chemistry.
I’m sure McNair would have made more than the Kessler Edwards deal had the right deal presented itself. But, clearly, it didn’t.
Regardless, how fitting is it that the team with the best record in the NBA since the break is the only contending team that didn’t make any earth shattering moves?
Remember some of the doom and gloomers on this forum whining about the KINGS not making any moves while the rest of the league all got better?
I fully recall clapping back, saying that not all of the splashy headline moves that were made would work out. Lots of moves were made out of desperation and panic. Luckily, McNair wasn’t one of the GM’s that panicked and overpaid, or worse yet, broke chemistry.
I’m sure McNair would have made more than the Kessler Edwards deal had the right deal presented itself. But, clearly, it didn’t.
Regardless, how fitting is it that the team with the best record in the NBA since the break is the only contending team that didn’t make any earth shattering moves?
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I mean, he left once it was clear he was going to be losing yet another charity bet and for the second time he didn't want to actually pay up. 0-for-2, IIRC.
Anyway, he reneged on his second $100 bet and we turned that into $700+ for charity (I think the coverage may have exceeded $2K for the first renege) so I think it was worthwhile. My only regret is that with kb02 apparently gone, it may fall to ME to make the dumb bet so we can seed year 3 of the KF.com charity drive.
Anyway, he reneged on his second $100 bet and we turned that into $700+ for charity (I think the coverage may have exceeded $2K for the first renege) so I think it was worthwhile. My only regret is that with kb02 apparently gone, it may fall to ME to make the dumb bet so we can seed year 3 of the KF.com charity drive.
I don't think Barnes want to go anywhere. The question is should the Kings resigned him? Base on what he does this season under Brown? OF COURSE!! Hell no, you don't trade a player that valuable on the team. Did you see him constantly getting buckets for the Kings while everyone struggling to make the basket? He's the one guy that constantly attack the basket and getting foul and disrupt the other team's run. Also, did you see how consistent he is at the free throw line? I think Barnes fit the Brown system perfectly. Maybe not long term contract due to his age, but definitely short term.
Trading Mitchell? Nah, his defense is too valuable. Unless they got a valuable piece back...but nobody in the league play defense like Mitchell imo. I am on the fence with Huerter starting as well but I don't think Monk play great D either. Beside, this team need someone to spark off the bench and Monk and Sabonis work very well with the pick n roll. I wouldn't want to mess with success and chemistry. I agreed Mitchell offense is lacking, but if you get a potent offensive-minded player in a trade but doesn't play D, then it's going to make the team look weak. Just like having Huerter or Keegan, great offensive players but lacking defensive instinct. I'll say keep Mitchell and hope he improve on offense...he's been shooting great lately.
Very intrigued by Kessler after last night.
He is not afraid, and has the length/versatility to be a factor. Could end up developing into an important role player. These last 15 games are important for him and may play a role into what Monte decides to do with Barnes. Not that I want to get rid of HB, but Kessler may make him more expendable if we don't resign him.
He is not afraid, and has the length/versatility to be a factor. Could end up developing into an important role player. These last 15 games are important for him and may play a role into what Monte decides to do with Barnes. Not that I want to get rid of HB, but Kessler may make him more expendable if we don't resign him.
You can't take that crunch time 3 without some real confidence. And for how little he's played, stepping up to check Booker? Excellent stuff.
We don't really need more from him offensively. Be a willing and competent spacer, finish easy transition looks ( although that left handed finish where he went coast to coast was eye opening for sure). And just be that hustle guy on the floor that makes the little impact plays.
We don't really need more from him offensively. Be a willing and competent spacer, finish easy transition looks ( although that left handed finish where he went coast to coast was eye opening for sure). And just be that hustle guy on the floor that makes the little impact plays.
Now that Coach Brown has seen what Kessler can do on an elite wing, I expect that Kessler will be getting some consistent minutes going forward. I'm guessing that Kessler will be winning many, many more DPOG.
Personally, I want to see Kessler take the KD assignment, if the Kings meet the Suns in the playoffs.
Personally, I want to see Kessler take the KD assignment, if the Kings meet the Suns in the playoffs.
I'd say Monte and Brown are playing chess. It's one thing to give the team some bench guys to possibly fill in at times. It's entirely another thing to have those bench guys making important contributions to winning games, especially meaningful away games against good teams in the playoff hunt. I wonder how many of the Kings' prior coaches would have this kind of success with guys like Metu and Kessler? It would be a very short list, that's for sure.
This shows the importance of having a GM and head coach that are on the same page and aligned with their philosophy.
As for Metu, I have a feeling that he was re-signed and Okpala & Moneke were brought in at Brown's request, based on his familiarity with them from the Nigerian national team. To me, that just shows how much both guys are committed to working together.
As for Metu, I have a feeling that he was re-signed and Okpala & Moneke were brought in at Brown's request, based on his familiarity with them from the Nigerian national team. To me, that just shows how much both guys are committed to working together.
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