The Official Keep DeMarcus and Tyreke Petition Thread
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Interesting interview with D'Alessandro today in the Bee. He addresses the problems with the team, and his opinion on Tyreke and Cousins. I think he's spot on in all of his assessments. Here's the link:
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/06/23/5517373/ailene-voisin-new-kings-gm-dalessandro.html
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/06/23/5517373/ailene-voisin-new-kings-gm-dalessandro.html
I would have liked to see him mention d a little more than fast paced exciting ball, but I agree that overall it seems like a good start, especially when he mentions fit.
I'm curious about his repeated references to mike bratz's talent evaluation. I checked out the draft history from teams where he was a lead scout and its pretty underwhelming. Granted, he doesn't make the final pick but I'm interested to see his influence on the team.
I'm curious about his repeated references to mike bratz's talent evaluation. I checked out the draft history from teams where he was a lead scout and its pretty underwhelming. Granted, he doesn't make the final pick but I'm interested to see his influence on the team.
since D'Alessandro has been hired, I've been a lot less worried about keeping Reke. he was part of the front office that overpaid Nene just so as to not lose an asset for nothing. Tyreke won't just walk and, given recent history as far as sign-and-trade deals are concerned, specifically how little you usually get in return as the party losing the player, I don't expect an s&t either.
I haven't seen a single player outside of Reke/Cuz mentioned by anyone since Vivek took over, not Malone, not PDA.
As far as the interview goes, PDA does talk about being up tempo and that is what he's been associated with, but he also point out it's about your talent first and foremost, then singled out Cuz as an unbelievable talent. I doubt we see reckless running without a concentration on defense first, as well as making Cuz the priority in the half court. Running up and down jacking 3's doesn't help Cuz in any way.
Usually for opportunistic running, you need defensive stops and rebounds first, and if that's the philosophy, D up and control the glass, then run if the opportunities there, I have zero issues.
As far as the interview goes, PDA does talk about being up tempo and that is what he's been associated with, but he also point out it's about your talent first and foremost, then singled out Cuz as an unbelievable talent. I doubt we see reckless running without a concentration on defense first, as well as making Cuz the priority in the half court. Running up and down jacking 3's doesn't help Cuz in any way.
Usually for opportunistic running, you need defensive stops and rebounds first, and if that's the philosophy, D up and control the glass, then run if the opportunities there, I have zero issues.
