All Time Kings Draft...on a Tropical Island?
- Thread starter Bricklayer
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uolj
Starter
Bonzi Wells 2005-2006
Important Stats
59 Games
13.6 Points/G
7.7 Rebounds/G
2.8 Assists/G
1.8 Steals/G
I debated whether or not to go with someone who makes me think of the Kings versus someone who just had a single year here, but I couldn't resist getting a big, strong, rebounding guard so I don't have to worry so much about filling out the rest of my roster with weeny-sized guards that have littered the Kings rosters over the years. I mean, 7.7 rebounds? Preventing Bricklayer from reuniting bump and thump didn't hurt either. Oh, and he was even better in the playoffs- 23 points and 12 (!?!) rebounds per game and if I remember correctly a nice dunk/slap to the face of Mr. Duncan as captured in the photo above.
Full Stats (regular season):
Code:
Season G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
2005-06 52 41 32.4 5.5 11.8 .463 0.2 0.9 .222 2.5 3.7 .679 2.7 5.0 7.7 2.8 1.8 0.5 2.4 3.0 13.6
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Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
William Blake
Bench
Uolj refused my trade for Bonzi, so here's
Hedo Turkoglu
Season 2001-2002
80 games 10.1 ppg 4.5 rpg 2.0 apg in 24.6 minutes
Coming to the 3rd pick my team had three big issues: defense, rebounding, 3pt shooting. I also wanted a player that had been succesful in the playoff since I drafted two players from the dark ages. Turk isn't the rebounder that Wells is but is a decent one and also provides size, defense, a reliable long range jumper and the winning attitude I was looking for.
He was playing 24 minutes per game in our best team ever so numbers don't tell the whole story about him, anyway per 36 he nearly put up 15 points and 7 rebounds a game.
Hedo Turkoglu
Season 2001-2002
80 games 10.1 ppg 4.5 rpg 2.0 apg in 24.6 minutes
Coming to the 3rd pick my team had three big issues: defense, rebounding, 3pt shooting. I also wanted a player that had been succesful in the playoff since I drafted two players from the dark ages. Turk isn't the rebounder that Wells is but is a decent one and also provides size, defense, a reliable long range jumper and the winning attitude I was looking for.
He was playing 24 minutes per game in our best team ever so numbers don't tell the whole story about him, anyway per 36 he nearly put up 15 points and 7 rebounds a game.
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Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
ok, the 24 hours since the last pick are up, and it appears that uolj has not been around, or if he has he has not agreed to William Blake's trade inquiry. So per his instructions, William Blake takes Hedo Turkoglu '01-'02 variety.
venom_7 is up
venom_7 is up
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kingsnation
All-Star
Pick coming in like an hour..
kingsnation
All-Star
With my 3rd selection, I needed a field general. Someone who can run an offense but also take over a game offensively. I believe that person is
Beno Udrih (09-10)
49 % shooting, 13 pts and 5 assists per game.
Season highs of: 26 points, 17 assists, 10 rebounds and 5 steals (all not in one game) but did have a triple double, almost two this year.
I believe he would thrive in an offense ran by Rick Adelman. Beno would also do very well with 03-04's Brad Miller. If needed he can also play the 2.
This offense will greatly resemble the 02 Kings thus far. Two great passers, heavy on the pick and roll with a big man who can shoot the lights out.
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Beno Udrih (09-10)
49 % shooting, 13 pts and 5 assists per game.
Season highs of: 26 points, 17 assists, 10 rebounds and 5 steals (all not in one game) but did have a triple double, almost two this year.
I believe he would thrive in an offense ran by Rick Adelman. Beno would also do very well with 03-04's Brad Miller. If needed he can also play the 2.
This offense will greatly resemble the 02 Kings thus far. Two great passers, heavy on the pick and roll with a big man who can shoot the lights out.
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When I look at the remaining centers, there's only one real choice:
Spencer Hawes
Granted, he's received a lot of flak here, but I think it's because of the potential that exists. Hey, he did turn in a 30/11/5 game vs. the Lakers.
I'll take the 2008-2009 version, just because the stats are a little better.
Spencer Hawes
Granted, he's received a lot of flak here, but I think it's because of the potential that exists. Hey, he did turn in a 30/11/5 game vs. the Lakers.
I'll take the 2008-2009 version, just because the stats are a little better.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
I am going to discard team needs as it is far too early for that, and just take possibly the best player left on the board.
I'm taking the Big Nasty!
Corliss Williamson
1997-98: 17.7ppg (.495 .63) / 5.6rpg / 2.9apg / 1.0spg / 0.9bpg
Corliss isn't just a guy you can throw the ball to in the post and expect a bucket, but he's also a great character guy. He's primarily a situational guy, and depending on the match-up he can post you up or take you outside (although I think it goes without saying his post game was more refined than his perimeter skills). Corliss presence in the dressing room fits in perfectly with my two other high-character guys - Vlade and Christie. These guys know how to play together and know how to win.
I'm taking the Big Nasty!
Corliss Williamson
1997-98: 17.7ppg (.495 .63) / 5.6rpg / 2.9apg / 1.0spg / 0.9bpg
Corliss isn't just a guy you can throw the ball to in the post and expect a bucket, but he's also a great character guy. He's primarily a situational guy, and depending on the match-up he can post you up or take you outside (although I think it goes without saying his post game was more refined than his perimeter skills). Corliss presence in the dressing room fits in perfectly with my two other high-character guys - Vlade and Christie. These guys know how to play together and know how to win.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
Oh jeez...Looks like the market for centers is all but gone, I just got to go with numbers from a forward.
Add to that those last two picks were up with my preferred choices.
As stated by the card, Rodney McCray. Circa 89/90.
82gms, 16.6 Pts, .515fg%, .784ft%, 8.2 Reb, 4.6 Ast
A solid do-it-all player who is paired next to another solid do-it-all player at my forward spots. This guy has solid numbers to his name, and is a former two time NBA All Defense Team (one first, one second) Member.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_McCray_(basketball)
Add to that those last two picks were up with my preferred choices.
As stated by the card, Rodney McCray. Circa 89/90.
82gms, 16.6 Pts, .515fg%, .784ft%, 8.2 Reb, 4.6 Ast
A solid do-it-all player who is paired next to another solid do-it-all player at my forward spots. This guy has solid numbers to his name, and is a former two time NBA All Defense Team (one first, one second) Member.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_McCray_(basketball)
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Alright, so caught between choices here, but I think it behooves me to complete my frontcourt while I still have a chance -- its not just people in the market for PFs, but figured sooner or later some C hungry person was going to get the bright idea of sliding this man over to take the spot:
F/C Antoine Carr 6'9" 260lbs
The Big Dog -- hey a big 20pt scorer (at least for us that year) in the 3rd round works for me. And of course he's thick like the rest of my ready to rumble crew. Throw in that scary scowl, and he's nearly perfect. Nearly. He'll score for me inside and out (and very efficiently I might add), he'll block the occasional shot with gusto, he'll thug people and intimidate. And then he will rebound like Peja Stojakovic. Don't ask -- I never understood it either. Anyway, the stats:
1990-91: 77gms 32.8min 20.1pts (.511 .000 .758) 5.5reb 2.5ast 0.6stl 1.3blk 2.2TO
F/C Antoine Carr 6'9" 260lbs
The Big Dog -- hey a big 20pt scorer (at least for us that year) in the 3rd round works for me. And of course he's thick like the rest of my ready to rumble crew. Throw in that scary scowl, and he's nearly perfect. Nearly. He'll score for me inside and out (and very efficiently I might add), he'll block the occasional shot with gusto, he'll thug people and intimidate. And then he will rebound like Peja Stojakovic. Don't ask -- I never understood it either. Anyway, the stats:
1990-91: 77gms 32.8min 20.1pts (.511 .000 .758) 5.5reb 2.5ast 0.6stl 1.3blk 2.2TO
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Darn. By far the best season left on the board, but I hoped it was obscure enough to come back to me.
R2D2
Bench
With their 3rd pick and the 32nd overall pick in the 2010 All Time Sacramento Kings Draft the “Droids for Clunkers” select
Eddie Johnson, SF, 6' 7'', 215
Season: 1985-86. 82gms 30.7min 18.7pts (.475 .200 .816) 5.1reb 2.6ast 0.7stl 0.2blk 2.3TO
Round 3 and this is getting challenging…
But with my third pick I think I am getting good value in Eddie: first, the guy could score! I was very surprised to see his 3PT% as I remember him as a very solid shooter. He could score from just about any range. Then I saw he simply did not take too many 3PT shots that season…but still, a player capable of averaging almost 20 points per game should not be lightly discarded in this draft’s third round. Second, we are talking about a decorated player. Indeed, 6th man award (1989, while playing for the Suns) is not the most prestigious trophy, but an NBA recognition nevertheless. Last, getting 5 rebounds from your SF position is not a bad thing either.
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Johnson_(basketball,_born_1959)
Eddie Johnson, SF, 6' 7'', 215
Season: 1985-86. 82gms 30.7min 18.7pts (.475 .200 .816) 5.1reb 2.6ast 0.7stl 0.2blk 2.3TO
Round 3 and this is getting challenging…
But with my third pick I think I am getting good value in Eddie: first, the guy could score! I was very surprised to see his 3PT% as I remember him as a very solid shooter. He could score from just about any range. Then I saw he simply did not take too many 3PT shots that season…but still, a player capable of averaging almost 20 points per game should not be lightly discarded in this draft’s third round. Second, we are talking about a decorated player. Indeed, 6th man award (1989, while playing for the Suns) is not the most prestigious trophy, but an NBA recognition nevertheless. Last, getting 5 rebounds from your SF position is not a bad thing either.
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Johnson_(basketball,_born_1959)
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Jespher
Starter
With my 3rd pick, I select:
Danny Ainge 6'4" G
1989-1990 75 g 17.9 ppg (.438 .374 .831) 6.0 apg 4.3 rpg 1.51 spg .24 bpg 2.46 TO/g
I'm adding another versatile piece here. Mitch can dominate with the outside shot, or the dribble drive, Jason can get out and run, and score in the half court with a hook or spot shot, and Danny can set it up in the half court, consistently hit the 3, and run with the best of them. His stats were a bit better the previous year, but with only 28 games played due to the midseason trade.
Coming off an all-star year, Danny was a member of arguably the best starting 5 ever in basketball (alongside Bird, McHale, Parish, and Johnson). Sandwiched between his championships with the Celtics and NBA finals runs with the Blazers and Suns, Danny Ainge was a Sacramento King. Sure, he couldn't do it all on his own, but he's the kind of help that Mitch Richmond never received during his time here.
Danny Ainge is a versatile guard, who at 6'4" can hold his own in the post, handle the ball well with a 2.5 A/TO ratio, and be a dominant rebounder for a point guard. He can shoot the lights out of the gym, and along with Richmond will form a dynamic up tempo back court that can rebound, run, shoot, and defend.
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More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Ainge
Danny Ainge 6'4" G
1989-1990 75 g 17.9 ppg (.438 .374 .831) 6.0 apg 4.3 rpg 1.51 spg .24 bpg 2.46 TO/g
I'm adding another versatile piece here. Mitch can dominate with the outside shot, or the dribble drive, Jason can get out and run, and score in the half court with a hook or spot shot, and Danny can set it up in the half court, consistently hit the 3, and run with the best of them. His stats were a bit better the previous year, but with only 28 games played due to the midseason trade.
Coming off an all-star year, Danny was a member of arguably the best starting 5 ever in basketball (alongside Bird, McHale, Parish, and Johnson). Sandwiched between his championships with the Celtics and NBA finals runs with the Blazers and Suns, Danny Ainge was a Sacramento King. Sure, he couldn't do it all on his own, but he's the kind of help that Mitch Richmond never received during his time here.
Danny Ainge is a versatile guard, who at 6'4" can hold his own in the post, handle the ball well with a 2.5 A/TO ratio, and be a dominant rebounder for a point guard. He can shoot the lights out of the gym, and along with Richmond will form a dynamic up tempo back court that can rebound, run, shoot, and defend.
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More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Ainge
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MassachusettsKingsFan
All-Star
Alright. With my 3rd selection Im going to take:
Carl Landry 2009-2010
G GS MPG FG% 3p% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
28 28 37.6 0.520 0.333 0.741 2.4 4.1 6.5 0.9 1.0 0.6 1.8 3.1 18.0
One of the few, if not the last, PFs you can throw the ball to in the post and expect a basket. Very good scorer, good jump shooter, good finisher around the basket. Very tough and will at least try to play defense. Undersized, and a poor rebounder for a big man, but he does more help than harm. Cant say that about too many other players available. Can play 3 spots if you need him too.
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This kind of brings up another issue. He only played 28 games for the Kings this year. How does that work? He'll almost certainly be here next season .. and its not like he missed those games due to injury.
Carl Landry 2009-2010
G GS MPG FG% 3p% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
28 28 37.6 0.520 0.333 0.741 2.4 4.1 6.5 0.9 1.0 0.6 1.8 3.1 18.0
One of the few, if not the last, PFs you can throw the ball to in the post and expect a basket. Very good scorer, good jump shooter, good finisher around the basket. Very tough and will at least try to play defense. Undersized, and a poor rebounder for a big man, but he does more help than harm. Cant say that about too many other players available. Can play 3 spots if you need him too.
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This kind of brings up another issue. He only played 28 games for the Kings this year. How does that work? He'll almost certainly be here next season .. and its not like he missed those games due to injury.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
I know, and as I mentioned to Cap Fact when he asked something similar, that's just going to be up to individual voters. The games played being i the stats took aim at two phenomenons: 1) the short term King who put up good numbers over a very limited number of games, and hence would throw off a whole draft by overvaluing guys who were barely even part of a Kings team; and 2) kind of the Landry situation, where is guy is traded for, or traded away, and in a part season put up numbers that we know he would not have over an entire year (normally because we have seen him in action for entire seasons, and the part year was not representative). Landry is kind of #2, but not really -- since we don't know what his numbers will look like next year. In any case, his situation is not really what the rule was aimed at, and people are just going to have to balance that however in their heads. I was just trying to make whatever I could clear int he rules, but in the end you can't control how people think.
Well, I didn't get the #4 that's hanging in the rafters, but I'm going to get a #4 anyway:
Spud Webb - 1991-1992
I need a PG for this team, and Spud appears to be the best one left. He put up pretty good numbers in '91-'92, with 16.0 points, 7.1 assists, 1.6 steals in 35.4 minutes. Plus, despite being only 5'6", he could dunk. How can you not love that?
Per-game stats:
Spud Webb - 1991-1992
I need a PG for this team, and Spud appears to be the best one left. He put up pretty good numbers in '91-'92, with 16.0 points, 7.1 assists, 1.6 steals in 35.4 minutes. Plus, despite being only 5'6", he could dunk. How can you not love that?
Per-game stats:
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Season G GS MP FG% 3P% FT% REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS PER TS% ORtg DRtg OWS DWS WS WS/48
1991-92 77 77 35.4 .445 .367 .859 2.9 7.1 1.6 0.3 3.0 2.5 16.0 15.1 .540 106 112 2.5 1.6 4.1 0.072uolj
Starter
Duane Causwell 1991-1992
Important Stats
80 Games
8.0 Points/G
7.3 Rebounds/G
2.7 Blocks/G
Well, I felt like getting a center before they all disappeared, so I'm going with Causwell. I don't remember too much about him, but he did have a nice long run as a King, and it doesn't hurt to have somebody back there to block a few shots.
Full Stats (regular season):
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Season G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1991-92 80 77 28.6 3.1 5.7 .549 0.0 0.0 .000 1.7 2.8 .613 2.5 4.8 7.3 0.7 0.6 2.7 1.6 3.5 8.0
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R2D2
Bench
May I just say Capt. That I think Spud is a steal at the 35th pick. I remember seeing him play on numerous occasions and while he was clearly an attraction due to his height, he was extremely quick, had leaping abilities second to none, and he always gave his best on the court. I suspect he simply knew there is no other way for him to survive in the NBA (and his career lasted 12 years). I also think that today, an era in which the zone defense is allowed, he could get along much better on the D side as well (that was always an issue when he had to play 1 on 1). I always admired him for his desire to follow his dream and make it come true.
For the younger fans amongst us who missed it, this is one spectacular I will never forget:
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For the younger fans amongst us who missed it, this is one spectacular I will never forget:
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uolj
Starter
Harold Pressley 1988-1989
Important Stats
80 Games
12.3 Points/G
6.1 Rebounds/G
1.2 Steals/G
1.0 Blocks/G
I know there are quite a few of this type of swingman left available, but I wanted another old-school King on this team. I figure he could play alongside Wells and help with the wing defense. Plus he had a pretty decent three point shot that year, even if it was almost as good as his two pointers.
Full Stats (regular season):
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Season G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1988-89 80 36 28.2 4.8 10.9 .439 1.5 3.7 .403 1.2 1.5 .780 2.7 3.4 6.1 2.2 1.2 1.0 1.6 2.7 12.3
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For my next pick, I feel I really should get some defense in the middle to start next to Olden. I've got several good scorers in Peja, Olden, and Spud, so for my starting power forward I'm going to select The Man With The Toothpick Ankles - Keon Clark.
Keon only played one season in Sacramento ('02-'03), and it was mostly off the bench, but this human pogo stick was one heck of a defender. He blocked 1.9 shots in just over 22 minutes a game, and his 5.6 rebounds per game don't look so great until you put it into a per-minute stat (9.1 per 36, compare to Carl Landry's 6.8 and you'll see that he definitely was a fine rebounder). His DRtg of 97 is the second-best ever put up by a Sacramento King playing at least 1500 minutes (only Webber's 96 in the same year beat it). Energy, hustle...I'm happy to get this guy.
Keon only played one season in Sacramento ('02-'03), and it was mostly off the bench, but this human pogo stick was one heck of a defender. He blocked 1.9 shots in just over 22 minutes a game, and his 5.6 rebounds per game don't look so great until you put it into a per-minute stat (9.1 per 36, compare to Carl Landry's 6.8 and you'll see that he definitely was a fine rebounder). His DRtg of 97 is the second-best ever put up by a Sacramento King playing at least 1500 minutes (only Webber's 96 in the same year beat it). Energy, hustle...I'm happy to get this guy.
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Season G GS MP FG% 3P% FT% REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS PER TS% ORtg DRtg OWS DWS WS WS/48
2002-03 80 11 22.3 .501 .000 .656 5.6 1.0 0.5 1.9 1.2 2.8 6.7 13.9 .528 103 97 1.3 3.4 4.7 0.127MassachusettsKingsFan
All-Star
I spent a good 20 minutes looking through potential centers, when I realized I was wasting my time. Whats the differense between a guy who scores 5ppg or a guy who scores 3ppg. Thats were we are at. Instead, Im going to take my starting SF.
Francisco Garcia 07-08
79 Games
26.5 MPG
12.3 PPG
0.463 FG%
0.391 3P%
0.779 FT%
3.3 RPG
1.6 APG
1.2 SPG
I was looking at taking Salmons here, but I just couldnt do that to Tyreke. Salmons may be the better player, but Cisco fits in perfectly with the team im trying to build here. Good passer, great compete level, brings energy every night. Good clutch outside shooter, and a plus defender. Great vocal leader too. Great guy to have in the locker room. He is also very versatile. Can play 3 spots if need be, just as good off the bench or starting.
PS. sorry cptnfactorial. I dont think I sent you a PM last time.
Francisco Garcia 07-08
79 Games
26.5 MPG
12.3 PPG
0.463 FG%
0.391 3P%
0.779 FT%
3.3 RPG
1.6 APG
1.2 SPG
I was looking at taking Salmons here, but I just couldnt do that to Tyreke. Salmons may be the better player, but Cisco fits in perfectly with the team im trying to build here. Good passer, great compete level, brings energy every night. Good clutch outside shooter, and a plus defender. Great vocal leader too. Great guy to have in the locker room. He is also very versatile. Can play 3 spots if need be, just as good off the bench or starting.
PS. sorry cptnfactorial. I dont think I sent you a PM last time.
Jespher
Starter
With my 4th pick, I select:
John Salmons 6'7" G/F
2008-2009 53 g 18.3 ppg (.472 .418 .823) 3.7 apg 4.2 rpg 1.1 spg .17 bpg 2.3 TO/g 37.38 mpg
John Salmons is another versatile piece to my team. He plays lock down perimeter defense, can drive to the hole at will (a la Tyreke Evans), shoots the 3 at a 42% clip, and can bring the ball up court as a point forward in a pinch.
Sure, my team may be ball dominant, but we've also got a punchers chance in any game with three outstanding scorers who can defend, drive, and shoot, and a rebounder inside who can gobble up boards for breakfast. Along with the ball dominance of the 2008-2009 Kings suckfest, John Salmons was actually a very good player on a God awful team with no other real help. Mitch Richmond thinks that sounds very familiar. Teamed with John and Danny, Mitch can finally have some help scoring the "Rock".
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More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Salmons
John Salmons 6'7" G/F
2008-2009 53 g 18.3 ppg (.472 .418 .823) 3.7 apg 4.2 rpg 1.1 spg .17 bpg 2.3 TO/g 37.38 mpg
John Salmons is another versatile piece to my team. He plays lock down perimeter defense, can drive to the hole at will (a la Tyreke Evans), shoots the 3 at a 42% clip, and can bring the ball up court as a point forward in a pinch.
Sure, my team may be ball dominant, but we've also got a punchers chance in any game with three outstanding scorers who can defend, drive, and shoot, and a rebounder inside who can gobble up boards for breakfast. Along with the ball dominance of the 2008-2009 Kings suckfest, John Salmons was actually a very good player on a God awful team with no other real help. Mitch Richmond thinks that sounds very familiar. Teamed with John and Danny, Mitch can finally have some help scoring the "Rock".
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More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Salmons
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R2D2
Bench
With their 4th pick and the 41st overall pick in the 2010 All Time Sacramento Kings Draft the “Droids for Clunkers” select
Joe Kleine, C, 7' 0'', 255
Season: 1987-88. 82gms 24.4min 9.8pts (.472 .000 .814) 7.1reb 1.1ast 0.3stl 0.7blk 1.3TO
Well, every team needs a C.
A good center is a rare commodity. Let alone when talking about Kings’ former players. You need to find someone who is tall (I don’t buy switching 6’9’’ F to the C), has beef (don’t give me that “skinny but talented” argument), who is capable of grabbing boards, blocking shots, holding his position in the paint, setting screens and do all that while continually running, jumping and banging with other freaks who posses exactly these same attributes. So I thought I will draft in the 4th round either “Superman” Howard or “The big Diesel” O’Neal. But then came this small technical issue (they didn’t play for the Kings…
). So I had to take Joe, who almost falls under the category “none of the above”. But still, he had the height, he had the size and presence and he’s about as good as they come in King’s uniform (which tells quite a sad story, honestly). Oh, and one more thing – he knew how to hit those FT! So my team has now found a C that is a white 7 footer who was drafted early in the first round (6th) but didn’t really leave a mark. Sounds familiar?
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Kleine (don’t expect much more...)
Joe Kleine, C, 7' 0'', 255
Season: 1987-88. 82gms 24.4min 9.8pts (.472 .000 .814) 7.1reb 1.1ast 0.3stl 0.7blk 1.3TO
Well, every team needs a C.
A good center is a rare commodity. Let alone when talking about Kings’ former players. You need to find someone who is tall (I don’t buy switching 6’9’’ F to the C), has beef (don’t give me that “skinny but talented” argument), who is capable of grabbing boards, blocking shots, holding his position in the paint, setting screens and do all that while continually running, jumping and banging with other freaks who posses exactly these same attributes. So I thought I will draft in the 4th round either “Superman” Howard or “The big Diesel” O’Neal. But then came this small technical issue (they didn’t play for the Kings…
). So I had to take Joe, who almost falls under the category “none of the above”. But still, he had the height, he had the size and presence and he’s about as good as they come in King’s uniform (which tells quite a sad story, honestly). Oh, and one more thing – he knew how to hit those FT! So my team has now found a C that is a white 7 footer who was drafted early in the first round (6th) but didn’t really leave a mark. Sounds familiar?More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Kleine (don’t expect much more...)
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