[Game] Kings @ OKC, 5pm PT

[rainmaker]

I was hoping given todays events, Smart would attempt to manage a good game and try to win. But nope, no respect for the fans. Just intentionally try to gift a game to OKC after what happened earlier. F this. Not even trying to compete.

 

[Kings Faithful]

We beat these guys earlier this year? Are we sure about that?

 

[flipray]

we beat them because reke was actually playin his position.

 

[Kings Faithful]

Good answer by Thorton. Screw Gray and his stupid *** questions. Gray was just another pawn in the Maloofs game to turn the fans against this team. All he does is report about how awesome other teams are.

 

[jcwkings]

this franchise is a joke

 

[rainmaker]

Good answer by Thorton. Screw Gray and his stupid *** questions. Gray was just another pawn in the Maloofs game to turn the fans against this team. All he does is report about how awesome other teams are.

What'd he say? Stuck with OKC broadcast.

 

[Andre87]

jesus christ we're gettin manhandled like little girls.

 

[Kings Faithful]

What'd he say? Stuck with OKC broadcast.

Gray asked him if he took a second to stop and admire that ally oop to Westbrook. Thorton made a little scowl and said something along the lines of "No, not at all, i mean it was a great play, but i don't think anything of it."

 

[VF21]

Maybe Smart is in bed with George.

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Thanks a lot. With that mental image now permanently burned into my brain I might as well scratch out my retinas with my Vlade bobblehead.

 

[rainmaker]

Gray asked him if he took a second to stop and admire that ally oop to Westbrook. Thorton made a little scowl and said something along the lines of "No, not at all, i mean it was a great play, but i don't think anything of it."

Wow. Not a fan of Jim.

 

[VF21]

this is an appropriate game given the events of the day.

Have you done a Friday the 13th/disaster theme yet this year?

 

[flipray]

Poor JT

 

[rainmaker]

This reminds me of when Cal players show up and play at my gym vs the 40+ yr old weekend warriors.

 

[mac]

Lol. This is what you get for putting Honeycutt and Outlaw into the game before Evans who only had 2 fouls, and for repeatedly trying to win the game by posting Jason Thompson up. Do you think the Miami Heat won by posting up Udonis Haslem? I give the Thunder credit - they are after all a very good team, but this is ridiculous. Not even a time out to try and stop the momentum. Cousins looks tuned out already, didn't even bother going after the rebound hard to end the quarter, and Tyreke was barely touching the ball when we had the bench in there with him. Flat out disastrous management by Keith "Smart".

 

[Heuge]

Ya, George, you put a great product on the floor. What an ***!

 

[Kings Faithful]

Westbrook is what Evans could have been if he improved from his rookie year.

 

[rainmaker]

Lol. This is what you get for putting Honeycutt and Outlaw into the game before Evans who only had 2 fouls, and for repeatedly trying to win the game by posting Jason Thompson up. Do you think the Miami Heat won by posting up Udonis Haslem? I give the Thunder credit - they are after all a very good team, but this is ridiculous. Not even a time out to try and stop the momentum. Cousins looks tuned out already, didn't even bother going after the rebound hard to end the quarter, and Tyreke was barely touching the ball when we had the bench in there with him. Flat out disastrous management by Keith "Smart".

Worst part of today, as I still see the team staying a while longer, is that next year is most likely Reke's last here. No way he signs an ext by Jan to put up with this AND the Maloofs. Also means Reke walks for nothing in return. Just can't believe we're banking on our current back court instead of Reke/Cuz.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Westbrook is what Evans could have been if he had a coach worth a damn, and a consistent role since his rookie year.

FIFY, Kings Faithful.

 

[rainmaker]

Reke gets benched again....because IT and MT are playing so well?

 

[Heuge]

Westbrook is what Evans could have been if he improved from his rookie year.

Not really, but thanks for playing. Westbrook doesnt have near the strength. Evans doesnt have near the athleticism.

 

[flipray]

Worst part of today, as I still see the team staying a while longer, is that next year is most likely Reke's last here. No way he signs an ext by Jan to put up with this AND the Maloofs. Also means Reke walks for nothing in return. Just can't believe we're banking on our current back court instead of Reke/Cuz.

Agreed. I remember when the Kings beat the Thunder last Feb. and Smart said that Reke and Cuz were the stepping stones or something for the franchise.

 

[Andre87]

IT has more heart than anyone on this team

 

[rekehavoc73186]

Worst part of today, as I still see the team staying a while longer, is that next year is most likely Reke's last here. No way he signs an ext by Jan to put up with this AND the Maloofs. Also means Reke walks for nothing in return. Just can't believe we're banking on our current back court instead of Reke/Cuz.

reke is restricted so we have the right to match any offer. He cant just walk. Keith smart is a moron. He actuallt thinks matching up reke and durant is a good idea? its no coincidence he is struggling big time.

 

[rainmaker]

IT has more heart than anyone on this team

Nah, just gets the ball more.

 

[mac]

You know what I've seen this quarter? I've seen Tyreke play pretty good D on Durant (come on, Durant is a superstar and 3" taller than Tyreke, with long arms. There's only that much you can expect), and IT hustle and shoot the ball well. Refs not giving DMC anything. The rest of our guys are just terrible.

The positive: Tyreke is showing the ability to make quick passes to the open big in the center of the floor when he's doubled off a pick and roll.

The negative: Said big tends to be Chuck Hayes who can't do **** despite being open.

The even more negative: Coach Smart doesn't care because he doesn't like Tyreke

 

[Kings Faithful]

FIFY, Kings Faithful.

Its possible.

 

[rainmaker]

Agreed. I remember when the Kings beat the Thunder last Feb. and Smart said that Reke and Cuz were the stepping stones or something for the franchise.

Also said Reke should never play SF. Then 10 days later put him there permanently.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

reke is restricted so we have the right to match any offer. He cant just walk. Keith smart is a moron. He actuallt thinks matching up reke and durant is a good idea? its no coincidence he is struggling big time.

So, he signs the qualifying offer, and we get him for two more years?

 

[Kings Faithful]

Not really, but thanks for playing. Westbrook doesnt have near the strength. Evans doesnt have near the athleticism.

They have similar play styles. Both couldn't shoot coming into the league. Its not all Rekes fault because he couldn't have had a more unstable 3 years in the league so far.

 

[mac]

hahahah this team is playing soooo much better! We used to get blown out early in the game and not recover! We've won 1 game in our last how many? That's a really good percentage! Go Keith Smart!

Oh with IT at the helm we get into our offense SOOOO much faster. With Tyreke we were always taking shots nearing the end of the shotclock. Wowzaweeza Twill just saved us from a shotclock violation there

At this point I think Tyreke should just develop a reputation for being a badass and a problem kid. That way Keith Smart would actually give him some attention and development!