I don't think I'd say "starstruck" ... He's pumped up and excited, which you'd have to be room temperature not to be. A win tonight against the Lakers would be HUGE for this young team of ours. I don't understand why some people are so uber-critical of them. I'm thoroughly enjoying every single minute. This is the beginning of something special and IMHO if you spend too much time expecting too much, you're missing the best parts.
He's going to be guarding Kobe most of the night along with Udoka. Coach probably wants him paced some and just to view it from the bench a bit. #13 is back in now but I think the zone was effective when he was out. Udoka is such a solid pro.
Last year it was half. This year, I'd say it's about 2-1 KINGS fans. It's just that the Laker fans are loud right now. Let their team start to play poorly - like last night - and we'll hear them turn on the guys in purple and yellow. Either that, or get very, very quiet.