http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/13669774p-14512467c.html
Kings Camp Buzz: Day 1
What a relief
By Sam Amick
Who says it's all basketball come training camp? Not Peja Stojakovic. The Kings forward will be at McClellan Park on Thursday, loading donated goods on two 53-foot trucks that will travel to Houston and gathering monetary donations for Hurricane Katrina victims from anyone willing.
"I hope people support this effort," Stojakovic said. "We can do the rest from there."
Young and restless
It might be years until second-year guard Kevin Martin looks his age (22), but the baby-faced one no longer is the youngest King. Point guard Ronnie Price is four months younger, and forward Jamal Sampson is nearly two months younger.
Camping with Jason Hart
The fifth-year point guard, acquired from Charlotte for a second-round draft pick in July, is considered one of the best backups in the business. After a productive season in Charlotte, Hart is the new Bobby Jackson for the Kings - or so Hart hopes.
Q: You were the all-time steals leader at Syracuse, which fits since your new team has been preaching defense lately. What's the secret to a steal?
A: Filling the lanes. You've got to think: I'm the all-time steals leader, and we played zone. We didn't press. I take pride in that. I have a knack for getting around the ball.
Q: You're a Lakers fan in Kings land and not afraid to admit it. Anybody given you a hard time about it around town?
A: Not yet, but once we start beating them, I'm sure (they) will. My family said they're rooting for me, but they're still Lakers fans.
Q: As a sociology major in college, dissect the culture of the Kings fan.
A: Kings fans are like Duke fans. They're energetic and crazy about their players. In other NBA cities, fans come out to see who's there (in the crowd). In Sacramento, they're there to support their team night in and night out.
Kings Camp Buzz: Day 1
What a relief
By Sam Amick
Who says it's all basketball come training camp? Not Peja Stojakovic. The Kings forward will be at McClellan Park on Thursday, loading donated goods on two 53-foot trucks that will travel to Houston and gathering monetary donations for Hurricane Katrina victims from anyone willing.
"I hope people support this effort," Stojakovic said. "We can do the rest from there."
Young and restless
It might be years until second-year guard Kevin Martin looks his age (22), but the baby-faced one no longer is the youngest King. Point guard Ronnie Price is four months younger, and forward Jamal Sampson is nearly two months younger.
Camping with Jason Hart
The fifth-year point guard, acquired from Charlotte for a second-round draft pick in July, is considered one of the best backups in the business. After a productive season in Charlotte, Hart is the new Bobby Jackson for the Kings - or so Hart hopes.
Q: You were the all-time steals leader at Syracuse, which fits since your new team has been preaching defense lately. What's the secret to a steal?
A: Filling the lanes. You've got to think: I'm the all-time steals leader, and we played zone. We didn't press. I take pride in that. I have a knack for getting around the ball.
Q: You're a Lakers fan in Kings land and not afraid to admit it. Anybody given you a hard time about it around town?
A: Not yet, but once we start beating them, I'm sure (they) will. My family said they're rooting for me, but they're still Lakers fans.
Q: As a sociology major in college, dissect the culture of the Kings fan.
A: Kings fans are like Duke fans. They're energetic and crazy about their players. In other NBA cities, fans come out to see who's there (in the crowd). In Sacramento, they're there to support their team night in and night out.
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Ekk, Jason's a Lakers fan ?
I'm sure he's a Kings fan now.
