2022 California Classic Day 3 7/5/2022 (Kings vs Lakers 2:30PM Pacific, NBATV)
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SacTownKid
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They are definitely missing Sestina today. He was a good change of pace big when it came to the bigs on the perimeter defensively.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
He's kind of a playbook dunker, I don't think anyone expects him to be jumping over defenses and throwing it down. Once the floor opens up and the Kings are able to get up and down he'll find the rack.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
I’m remain utterly unenthused, but not panicking yet.
kb02
All-Star
Yea. A byproduct of the Iowa offensive system. Hence why the crowing never quite made a lot of sense to me.
You trying to tell me I'm not supposed to make sweeping declarations of how good a player is going to be based off California Classic play?
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Having guys who actually push the pace on offense would help too. Despite being a quick small guard, Ferrari's first instinct all California Classic has been to slow things down and hunt lobs in the half court.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Halftime: Kings 43, Lakers 43. Javante McCoy has a game-high 11 points for the Lakers. Matt Coleman III leads the Kings with nine. Keegan Murray has eight points and five rebounds. Neemias Queta has two points, two rebounds, two assists and four fouls.
— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) July 5, 2022
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Yeah, Ferrari's a pick and roll guard. When he's run it the team has looked much better overall, but the real deal Kings are led by a jet engine looking to own the paint.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
So far he's as advertised and not a wing for sure. Who knows how they intend to develop him but a 20 and 10 type stretch big is more than enough need wise but this is the modern game, no playmaking, no superstar.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Yeah, the thing about Keegan is he's never going to actively call for the ball/force the issue (the last game semi-excluded), his guards need to do a better job of looking for him out on the corners so he can get his perimeter shot going.
kb02
All-Star
I don't see 20 and 10. Right now, I think he'll end up having comparable stats to someone like Kyle Kuzma next year. And will likely hover around there depending on how he develops.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Murray is staying out at the 3 point line a lot and come the season, that's what you want. They better get him some post entries though. That dropstep needs to be utilized. When you picture Fox breaking down the whole defense and swinging it over to Murray, it makes complete sense.
Ozymandias
All-Star
Matt Coleman's playing well. Decent half for Murray.
As for the bad, I see quite a bit.. N Not to be too harsh, but It's difficult for me to believe this team is gonna perform well in Vegas, unless the 3pt shooting turns around..
Queta doesnt look anywhere near ready in this game..
As for the bad, I see quite a bit.. N Not to be too harsh, but It's difficult for me to believe this team is gonna perform well in Vegas, unless the 3pt shooting turns around..
Queta doesnt look anywhere near ready in this game..
I do like the form/release. Just needs to start going in!
SLAB
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My friend whos friends with Frankie tried to convince me Frankie is struggling because he’s used to playing in the high quality Spain league and he’s playing at such a speed these other guys don’t know how to handle it so he’s playing down to the rest of everyone.
I’m thinking to myself like … “I’ll humor you, but your boy stinks.”
I’m thinking to myself like … “I’ll humor you, but your boy stinks.”
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