[Game] 70/82: Kings vs. Spurs 17 MAR 2026, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[SLAB]

Is Max really good or is he just Skal Labissirrer again?

 

[NewArena]

Is Max really good or is he just Skal Labissirrer again?

I think he’s definitely more consistent than Skal and seems much more confident

 

[pdxKingsFan]

He's really good at math and computers.

 

[sactowndog]

Chuds on Kings twitter who were mad about the Kings winning the last couple of games are now made they’re losing tonight. Chuds gonna chud.

Probably different people

 

[sactowndog]

Is Max really good or is he just Skal Labissirrer again?

How was Max’s defense. We knew he could play offense.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Is Max really good or is he just Skal Labissirrer again?

Max is a more complete player

 

[Joshyjosh31]

https://twitter(.)com/krishcoughran/status/2034115872261075405

Let me get this straight - we only play DeRozan and Westbrook massive minutes against bad teams? Someone make it make sense.

 

[BuddyBuckets]

Hey we lost, maxime dropped 32, max and nique led the team in shots. Demar and russ only played 40 combined with 10 total attempts. Back on track boys

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Probably different people

There's like 10 people that tweet about the Kings.

 

[SLAB]

How was Max’s defense. We knew he could play offense.

Max’s defense impresses me. He won’t be a stopper but he finesses himself into the right spot more often than not. Smart player on both sides of the ball.

 

[sono]

How was Max’s defense. We knew he could play offense.

As SLAB mentioned, his positioning and anticipation are solid. He’s still vocal on defense and does a good job contesting shots without fouling. Max is becoming a better defender than I expected and with his IQ and improved conditioning, he could develop into a solid team defender.

 

[dude12]

This was more like it but we all knew it was going to be a loss. Do this against the other dregs of the league

 

[The_Jamal]

Hey we lost, maxime dropped 32, max and nique led the team in shots. Demar and russ only played 40 combined with 10 total attempts. Back on track boys

This is all we're asking for. Still too much Russ, but if we win games off the back of Nique/Max, is what it is.

 

[sactowndog]

As SLAB mentioned, his positioning and anticipation are solid. He’s still vocal on defense and does a good job contesting shots without fouling. Max is becoming a better defender than I expected and with his IQ and improved conditioning, he could develop into a solid team defender.

Yeah I thought he could improve because his footwork was so bad on defense. I expect with an off season of working on his balance and footwork he can get better. Still not sure if he is a center or power forward ultimately.

 

[ESP47]

https://twitter(.)com/krishcoughran/status/2034115872261075405

Let me get this straight - we only play DeRozan and Westbrook massive minutes against bad teams? Someone make it make sense.

It's laughable at this point. They couldn't have played DDR under 20min against the Jazz? It's like the Kings are squandering their own future to boost the counting stats of these two guys. Neither one will be remembered as a King when all is said and done but the one thing that will stay consistent is this franchise will continue to be a loser.

 

[BuddyBuckets]

This is all we're asking for. Still too much Russ, but if we win games off the back of Nique/Max, is what it is.

1000%. I didn't expect to go winless. But man, beating these teams would sting a lot less if it wasn't Russ getting triple doubles, and Demar dropping 40 on isos all game.
It's weird they shut Monk down but not Russ/Demar. At this point bring Monk back, Carter is almost back, sign a few 10 dayers, and shut Russ/Demar down the rest of the season.

Maxime/Cardwell
Precious
Plowden
Nique/Monk
Carter/Hayes

Any additional minutes can be 10 day contracts or Doug McDermott if you really need to.

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Is Max really good or is he just Skal Labissirrer again?

Is Skal Labissirrer supposed to be Skal Labissière's evil twin brother?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Is Skal Labissirrer supposed to be Skal Labissière's evil twin brother?

Maybe he's just pronouncing Labissière the way Madea would?

 

[sono]

Yeah I thought he could improve because his footwork was so bad on defense. I expect with an off season of working on his balance and footwork he can get better. Still not sure if he is a center or power forward ultimately.

Despite his shortcomings, he's such a high IQ player, plays within his limits, making the right plays, that's what I'm hinging on. I see him expand his plays and that footwork as he gains more experience.