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  1. Kingster

    [Game] 52/82: Pelicans @ Kings 08 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    When the non-active DDR was followed by the active Rave it didn't exactly make DDR look good, to put it lightly. In my opinion, it does, however, make it easier for Christie to lessen DDRs minutes in the future if the need arises.
  2. Kingster

    [Game] 52/82: Pelicans @ Kings 08 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    My best guess is Christie will continue to start DDR out of respect, but be quicker with the hook if he thinks it will better the team. Frankly, DDR looked awful on defense in that first half and imo should have been rotated out after three or four minutes.
  3. Kingster

    [Game] 52/82: Pelicans @ Kings 08 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    Fun, fun game. Unless it's a violation of the CBA or something, I'd very much like to see Murray and Rave play together. Add Val and you could have a smash-mouth front court for some stints on the floor. Sabonis's dive to the floor for the loose ball was a decisive play in the game, no...
  4. Kingster

    Grade the deadline (2025 edition)

    I give it a C. Neither bad nor good. This team is in transition. How exactly this transition will manifest itself is anyone's guess. I don't buy into the idea that anything on this team is set in stone for next year. Not remotely do I believe in that idea. There is always the possibility...
  5. Kingster

    [Game] 51/82: Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers 06 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    It is their job. Maybe they should just put a written disclaimer up before every Kings game: "We acknowledge that virtually every team the Kings play has longer and more athletic players at the wing position compared to the Kings. Please forgive us for not mentioning this fact in every game...
  6. Kingster

    [Game] 51/82: Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers 06 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    I'm not talking about Brown generically. I'm talking specifically about DDR and Brown and Christie. You're presuming something that doesn't exist - a balanced roster. There is no balanced roster and Christie is the de facto fall guy for there not being a balanced roster. He can't do...
  7. Kingster

    [Game] 51/82: Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers 06 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    I'd like DDR to come off the bench, but I doubt that will happen. And even if it did happen Zach is going to be undersized at the 3, still leaving an undersized front court. Brown didn't have DDR coming off the bench because DDR didn't like the idea and Brown had years left on his contract...
  8. Kingster

    [Game] 51/82: Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers 06 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    It sounds promising, then. When I look at Lavine's game I see another higher level he could take if he really put his mind to it. Similar to Monk, who was primarily just a scorer before he came to his Kings and evolved into a more balanced score and assist point guard.
  9. Kingster

    [Game] 51/82: Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers 06 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    They look like a team that just met each other. It's not just adding Val and Lavine; it's also the subtraction of Fox and the elevation of Monk in his new role. It could take several weeks to really get the offense down. Currently, it's a lot of iso ball with little synchronicity and not...
  10. Kingster

    Kings Acquire Jake LaRavia

    One would think that would be the case.
  11. Kingster

    Kings Acquire Jake LaRavia

    I don't think Keegan is being overworked. Over the last 10 games he's played the following minutes/game: 39, 31 34, 30, 39, 24, 36, 28, 39, 30. Doesn't seem outlandish to me, especially for a guy his age.
  12. Kingster

    Kings Acquire Jake LaRavia

    We will see. Should be an interesting topic of discussions to see how the future distribution of minutes changes because of the addition of those two.
  13. Kingster

    Kings Acquire Jake LaRavia

    I like that. If he can add appreciably to the Grit Department I'm all in favor of it. Will be looking at the box score over the next 10 games or so to see how many minutes/game he plays.
  14. Kingster

    Kings Acquire Jake LaRavia

    Not picking on you, but I did notice the word, "likely.":D
  15. Kingster

    Kings Acquire Jake LaRavia

    So he's perfect for this team! He'll fit right in!
  16. Kingster

    Kings Acquire Jake LaRavia

    I don't believe it. We traded for a chicken wing, not a basketball wing, right? Or he's Kessler Edwards in disguise. Or he's going to sit on the bench and get an occasional 5 minutes a game. Or, he will get to know Stockton up close and personal. One thing for sure: If the guy can really...
  17. Kingster

    [Game] 51/82: Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers 06 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    The last game was so poor with the interior defense I'd settle for mediocre interior defense at this point. At least it could be considered an improvement. I will also be looking to see if, when and how Murray is going to be something other than a spectator in the offense.
  18. Kingster

    [Game] 50/82: Kings vs. Magic 05 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

    Christie has a lot of work to do. The Kings got pulverized in the paint - 50 Orlando points allowed in three quarters. After that it was easy peezy for Orlando to hoist the 3s with impunity and kill the Kings. First came the body punches, then the right cross, uppercut and KO followed. It...
  19. Kingster

    Jonas Valanciunas - KING

    Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!
  20. Kingster

    Jonas Valanciunas - KING

    He was co-Most Valuable Defensive Player in the last game, along with Murray. We're already paper thin in the front court defense and grit. Trade him at your peril unless we get a legit athletic defensive 4 back in return.