[Game] Bobcats-Kings - 1/4/14 - 7 p.m. PST

[rainmaker]

Malone made a point of saying that the had "post to the center" drills in practice or words to that effect. I think the problem is not Malone's.

"Feed the post" drills. He also runs post ups for Cuz many times out of timeouts.

Tells me the issue is elsewhere, combination of Cuz not getting his butt on the block and his guards being to dribble/shot happy. It's also the flow of the game. A half court, post up offense by nature is slower and more patient. IT however is an energizer bunny with little patience, always pushing the tempo.

Doesn't fit together.

 

[DesertFox]

Take 20 off the shot clock for a contested fade away 2. Nice PG decision making.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

This feels like a landmark loss. Lineup change, rotation change, trade, something. I can't put my finger on it, but frustration is really starting to build up with a lot of these guys and its showing on the court. I don't know what Malone does, but I wouldn't be surprised to see something.

i agree. seems like a boiling point is being reached by several parties

 

[KingMilz]

Wow Jefferson ROASTED Cousins

 

[NowImLost]

This team is so up and down.

 

[Glenn]

I disagree.

Its to be expected that we are not as good with all of the changes. It takes time to create a team. This isnt NBA 2k14.

Perhaps you are trying to say that it takes awhile for a group of guys, many of whom were not even on the team in the pre-season, need awhile to gel? It ISN'T NBA2K! I'm totally with you as I am sure are many others.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Malone getting ready to roll out the patented Eric Mussellman twelve-point play.

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

I hope we lose to the Blazers, can't keep getting pointless wins against Play-off teams.

 

[enigma99a]

I expect them to win against Portland. It's just how this team is... It's a lack of effort, not talent right now

 

[VF21]

I disagree.

Its to be expected that we are not as good with all of the changes. It takes time to create a team. This isnt NBA 2k14.

Amen.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

I disagree.

Its to be expected that we are not as good with all of the changes. It takes time to create a team. This isnt NBA 2k14.

i understand that aspect of it. but if thats the case, shouldn't we be slowly progressing, not regressing?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I hope we lose to the Blazers, can't keep getting pointless wins against Play-off teams.

This forum software is in need of a "dislike" option.

 

[KingMilz]

I wonder what we can get if we package Mclemore and Williams together

 

[Glenn]

This forum software is in need of a "dislike" option.

You've got it, swabbie!!

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

This forum software is in need of a "dislike" option.

It's better for the team. It's not like a loss against a Play-Off team after two losses to average-below average teams will hurt us. We need a better chance at a top pick, simple as that. if you don't accept that as a option for success, then whatever.

 

[Glenn]

"Feed the post" drills. He also runs post ups for Cuz many times out of timeouts.

Tells me the issue is elsewhere, combination of Cuz not getting his butt on the block and his guards being to dribble/shot happy. It's also the flow of the game. A half court, post up offense by nature is slower and more patient. IT however is an energizer bunny with little patience, always pushing the tempo.

Doesn't fit together.

Thank you. I would "Feed the Boogie!"

 

[Kingsfan23]

I wonder what we can get if we package Mclemore and Williams together

I thought you were a Williams fan?

 

[HereWeBoogie]

I expect them to win against Portland. It's just how this team is... It's a lack of effort, not talent right now

i don't. the team is getting so frustrated with eachother and showing so little effort that i expect a 30pt loss. Portland has not been the type of team to play down to lesser opponents, they have been obliterating weaker teams when they play them

 

[Heuge]

It's better for the team. It's not like a loss against a Play-Off team after two losses to average-below average teams will hurt us. We need a better chance at a top pick, simple as that. if you don't accept that as a option for success, then whatever.

Has the last 7 year of Kings basketball taught you nothing. Losing is not good for a basketball team.

 

[KingMilz]

It's better for the team. It's not like a loss against a Play-Off team after two losses to average-below average teams will hurt us. We need a better chance at a top pick, simple as that. if you don't accept that as a option for success, then whatever.

We are just going to draft another idiot and continue to loss since our players refuse to play defence or play to there strengths.

 

[rainmaker]

Can someone who watches the local broadcast summarize Malone's postgame?

I assume it'll be interesting.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

It's better for the team. It's not like a loss against a Play-Off team after two losses to average-below average teams will hurt us. We need a better chance at a top pick, simple as that. if you don't accept that as a option for success, then whatever.

I'm not rooting for losses. I'm not happy with losses. Ping-pong balls be damned. I'll worry about the lottery when the lottery happens.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

WTF is going on with this team? We're gonna give up 120 to one of the worst offensive teams in the league. We are a joke.

Please PDA....another trade!!

I'll make an analogy to golf. The Kings are like the golfer who makes plenty of great shots,....but 'erases' those great shots with several disasters per round. At the the end of the day, the good simply doesn't out weigh the bad...even though the player is fully capable of hitting great shots.

Meanwhile, there's another player who shoots consistent scores, because he minimizes disasters and his "missed" shots are not way off.

The great does not always equal out the bad, if the bad is a disaster

 

[KingMilz]

I thought you were a Williams fan?

I was until I saw his effort going after a loose ball 2night and his effort since being put on the bench not acceptable.

 

[cuad]

113 points. That's funny.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Can someone who watches the local broadcast summarize Malone's postgame?

I assume it'll be interesting.

Probably won't be one. Last few losses he's declined to be interviewed.

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

Has the last 7 year of Kings basketball taught you nothing. Losing is not good for a basketball team.

The last seven years of basketball has taught me our best way at getting star talent is through drafting.

 

[rainmaker]

Probably won't be one. Last few losses he's declined to be interviewed.

Well then, that speaks volumes. I did not know that.

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

I'm not rooting for losses. I'm not happy with losses. Ping-pong balls be damned. I'll worry about the lottery when the lottery happens.

I see where you're coming from.

I should have phrased my statement differently, more like "I hope we play the Blazers to a close, competitive game but lose."

 

[enigma99a]

I honestly think we got some great players, but it's an issue with chemistry right now. The players just don't like each other and until they do, we won't do well. Remember during the webber days when the players would hang out after the games and do stuff together?