Kings withdraw offer to Price
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I think that Ronnie had the ability to develop into a pt guard that can play in this league. He worked hard on his game, and I think he tried to play the way the Kings wanted him to play. Sometimes that takes away from your overall creativity.
I remember watching Kevin Johnson play at Cal. He had a coach, who's name excapes me, that made him walk the ball up the floor. Every once in while you could see the frustration in Kevin and he would just explode and take over a game. Of course he got his butt chewed for not doing what the coach wanted.
I'm not comparing Ron to Kevin, I'm just saying that sometimes the system your forced to play in hides some of your talent. I wish him well..
I remember watching Kevin Johnson play at Cal. He had a coach, who's name excapes me, that made him walk the ball up the floor. Every once in while you could see the frustration in Kevin and he would just explode and take over a game. Of course he got his butt chewed for not doing what the coach wanted.
I'm not comparing Ron to Kevin, I'm just saying that sometimes the system your forced to play in hides some of your talent. I wish him well..
Comparing Price with KJ
I've compared Price with KJ before, and people like to jump all over that one! But there is a useful comparison to be had there - as long as you don't predict that Price is going to be the next KJ.
In terms of size and athleticism, Price and KJ are very similar - both about 6-1 and 190 lbs and able to dunk easily. At the same point in their early careers, they also have a similar shot, and a similar defensive intensity. They also both needed some time to learn how to run an NBA team as the point guard. KJ was basically an apprentice for his first 2 years, and then took off as a quality starting PG. Ronnie is not where KJ was after his first 2 years, and he is probably not going to be another KJ. But the Kings didn't give him (or us) a fair chance to find out, either.
BTW, the CAL coach you're trying to recall is probably either Lou Campanelli or Dick Kuchen. (KJ went to my high school, so I also watched him pretty closely over the years...)
I've compared Price with KJ before, and people like to jump all over that one! But there is a useful comparison to be had there - as long as you don't predict that Price is going to be the next KJ.
In terms of size and athleticism, Price and KJ are very similar - both about 6-1 and 190 lbs and able to dunk easily. At the same point in their early careers, they also have a similar shot, and a similar defensive intensity. They also both needed some time to learn how to run an NBA team as the point guard. KJ was basically an apprentice for his first 2 years, and then took off as a quality starting PG. Ronnie is not where KJ was after his first 2 years, and he is probably not going to be another KJ. But the Kings didn't give him (or us) a fair chance to find out, either.
BTW, the CAL coach you're trying to recall is probably either Lou Campanelli or Dick Kuchen. (KJ went to my high school, so I also watched him pretty closely over the years...)
While his coach may have slowed him down a little, KJ still stood out enough to be the 7th overall choice of the entire NBA draft. That year, if I remember correctly the Kings took Kenny Smith just before KJ (a big controversy at the time). Anyway Ronnie Price may have the same physical stature and be very athletic but he does not come close to having the all around game of KJ. I believe most if not all GM's around the league would concur. This is just the opinion of a casual, bored in the off season BB observer.
hi there my first post but i think these were the kings best dunks
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VHL1-rW-z5k&mode=related&search
http://youtube.com/watch?v=O9z1T7_C-x0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VHL1-rW-z5k&mode=related&search
http://youtube.com/watch?v=O9z1T7_C-x0
Your right, he was taken right after the Kings took K. Smith. I was screaming at my TV, or radio, which ever it was because I wanted KJ. I beleive we too J. Klein before K. Malone also. Anyway, you miss the point of my comparison, and I just let it go. By the way. The coach was Lou Campineli, or however you spell his name.
hi there my first post but i think these were the kings best dunks
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VHL1-rW-z5k&mode=related&search
http://youtube.com/watch?v=O9z1T7_C-x0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VHL1-rW-z5k&mode=related&search
http://youtube.com/watch?v=O9z1T7_C-x0
Just for in your face style points Bonzi's power slam in Duncan's face in last year's playoffs was fun too. Its like Baron going through Ak47 -- do it over one of the game;s great shotblockers in the playoffs when it matters and it carries extra oomph.
And that's exactly why you can't go by stats alone.
Ronnie isn't going to be the next all-star PG but I think he'll be in the league a while longer. People really need to remember that teams have to carry at least 12 players on their roster. Not all of them are going to be stars; some of them are going to be workhorses who don't get a lot of playing time but still have to be ready to contribute when their name is called.
Ronnie isn't going to be the next all-star PG but I think he'll be in the league a while longer. People really need to remember that teams have to carry at least 12 players on their roster. Not all of them are going to be stars; some of them are going to be workhorses who don't get a lot of playing time but still have to be ready to contribute when their name is called.
lol Wow.
I think Price has the chance to be a decent player in this league and a back up PG down the line but we already have Douby+Geoff likes Shakur a lot. Sorry but Ronnie was expendable.
And the main problem with last year's team was chemistry. I love how everyone says "ZOMG RON IS THE TICKING TIME BOMB!!!111" but when we sign a good lockerroom guy who can be a decent player for us people say "ZOMG THIS IS AWFUL!!!!11!"
Greetings all, I'm new here, but I've been reading around here for quite awhile now, so I decided to finally join ya'll to some posting.
Now, about the Ronnie Price situation, Yes..I wanted him to stay on the Kings, but since it looks like he may not return, I would atleast like the Kings organization to give Mustafa Shakur a try, that would be dope.
Now, about the Ronnie Price situation, Yes..I wanted him to stay on the Kings, but since it looks like he may not return, I would atleast like the Kings organization to give Mustafa Shakur a try, that would be dope.
It gives the team some more athleticism and length. I know Mikki's not a great rebounder either but he's better at it than Corliss, also has a better mid range J. Stats say they're kinda similar but they're not. He's a good lockerroom guy and if you can't trade Mike/Ron you need good lockerroom guys.
And honestly all I think the Price thing means is that Petrie likes Shakur more than Price.
Calm down and no I never said he's a better lockerroom guy. I'm saying MIKKI is a good lockerroom guy. If you're losing Corliss you NEED another good lockerroom guy. But Mikki's a good lockerroom guy and a better PLAYER than Corliss(stats are probably similar but the impact on a game aren't and Corliss probably wants to go to a contender anyway).
What! Why! Why did we let him go. He can run, jump, shoot, defend and has this amazing explosion of energy, and here we are letting him go. I'm a huge Geoff Petrie supporter, but I don't get this move. The guy wasn't given that many opportunities last year. How's the kid supposed to show what he can really do when the coach (muss) says he wants to play hard workers and yet doesn't show Ronnie floor time?
Maybe the office wants to have experienced players now, but I hate to see Ronnie go especially when he really wasn't given a chance.
Plus, some people said that Douby is going to back-up Bibby. I can see him bringing the ball up court sometimes but I don't see him as a pure back-up.
Maybe the office wants to have experienced players now, but I hate to see Ronnie go especially when he really wasn't given a chance.
Plus, some people said that Douby is going to back-up Bibby. I can see him bringing the ball up court sometimes but I don't see him as a pure back-up.
Ok, I don't get the adoration. He was given a 2 yr. guaranteed contract, on a team that loves scoring guards, with no backup PG since his time here. That's more than fair. He had every oppourtunity under Muss to break into the rotation and own that backup PG spot. He failed to do any of that. Why pay him to fight for the spot again when you already have three other guys under contract that are vying for minutes and can also play the 1 spot some.
He had a nice dunk... but it wasn't like it was on Fredrique Wiess.
He had a nice dunk... but it wasn't like it was on Fredrique Wiess.
