Col-Slaw introductory press conference thread

[Tetsujin]

LIVE | New Kings players Colby Jones and Jalen Slawson are being officially introduced https://t.co/Hjo5r0GewP

— kcranews (@kcranews) June 27, 2023

 

[Tetsujin]

Being introduced with the current black jerseys which could look really dated in a few weeks when the new ones are presumably announced

 

[Tetsujin]

Trade still not officially finalized.

 

[Tetsujin]

Kings second round draft picks Colby Jones and Jalen Slawson introduced at today’s press conference in Sacramento. GM Monte McNair says the trade for Jones is agreed to in principle, still not yet official. pic.twitter.com/vBt6gdt5F4

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) June 27, 2023

 

[Tetsujin]

A quick ranking of Kings players from Alabama:
1- Boogie
2- Colby
3-100- everyone else

 

[Tetsujin]

Did we know Colby worked out in Sacramento pre-draft? If not, he just confirmed it.

 

[Tetsujin]

Jalen Slawson says that he can provide the Kings with depth at the PF spot and match the team's fast play-style.

Slawson also highlighted his ability as a defender.

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) June 27, 2023

 

[Tetsujin]

Jalen talks about Xavier and Furman both ran similar stuff to what the Kings are running. In that case, is Jalen potentially Domas's backup?

 

[Tetsujin]

Jalen has seen the Mike Brown "Turn the ****ing Jets on" meme

"I feel like it was kind of hard not to follow along... The video of Coach Brown sprinting up and down the floor at practice, once you see what's going on, you're invested." - Jalen Slawson on watching the Kings this past season

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) June 27, 2023

 

[Tetsujin]

Kessler was practicing at G1C this morning according to Jalen. So I think it's safe to say that's confirmation Kessler's option is getting picked up.

 

[HndsmCelt]

I don't care who you are. The title of this thread is funny!

 

[Tetsujin]

Monte dodging the free agency questions from the press like the former football player he is

 

[HndsmCelt]

Being introduced with the current black jerseys which could look really dated in a few weeks when the new ones are presumably announced

To paraphrase Don Rumsfeld: "You go to the press with the Uni you got, not the Uni you wish you had."

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

I don't care who you are. The title of this thread is funny!

Yes! Well played, Tetsu! Well played...

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I don't care who you are. The title of this thread is funny!

this is why it pays to be on twitter. lol

 

[iowamcnabb]

Do they keep G1C at 50 degrees? It’s going to be 87 in Sac today according to the weather app and Monte is still rocking a long sleeve and a jacket vest.

 

[Tetsujin]

Do they keep GC1 at 50 degrees? It’s going to be 87 in Sac today according to the weather app and Monte is still rocking a long sleeve and a jacket vest.

TV cameras and equipment generate lots of heat so they've probably got the AC set extra low in the media room.
Plus wearing unnecessary vests regardless of the weather is how to look skinner as a chubby guy 101

 

[pdxKingsFan]

This is an odd look for anything Kings draft related.

 

[Tetsujin]

Last time #20 and #18 competed for a spot in the Kings rotation https://t.co/DCxizfx6dx pic.twitter.com/2couzIiupA

— Professor OAK 🇵🇸 (@o_a_khan) June 27, 2023

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1673763893200715777

 

[The_Jamal]

COL-SLAW is an elite nickname. Vibes starting off good early

 

[Tetsujin]

Had a chance to ask Colby Jones which current Kings player is he most excited to play with.

His answer: Malik Monk.

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) June 27, 2023

 

[Tetsujin]

Monte McNair made sure to interject and stress defense in the rookies' introductory presser 😂 pic.twitter.com/y1kqmglwbO

— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) June 27, 2023

 

[Kingster]

Tetsujin wins the thread by virtue of the title alone.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1673766897970724864

Monte really gets off on drafting the most awkwardly boring players possible

 

[Tetsujin]

Kings draft picks Colby Jones & Jalen Slawson introduced by GM Monte McNair in Sacramento. Both reflect on the past draft weekend experiences & what it means to Jones that the Kings moved up to get him.

FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/aEnsvwZezu pic.twitter.com/gIUujAh5EI

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) June 27, 2023

 

[joemama]

I hope slawson is louder on the court.

 

[Noble]

They look related

 

[pdxKingsFan]

"When I was growing up, you weren't going to get on the court if you didn't play defense."

Had a chance to have a quick chat with Kings rookie Colby Jones, who talked about the pride that he takes in his defensive ability.https://t.co/RuD6mr8pfv

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) June 27, 2023

Won't be getting on the court without defense here either is my guess

 

[kingsboi]

Do they keep G1C at 50 degrees? It’s going to be 87 in Sac today according to the weather app and Monte is still rocking a long sleeve and a jacket vest.

reminds me of the time when I would wear shorts and a tee shirt at an airport only for it to feel like a butchers freezer an hour later, ever since, long sleeves at all times and sweats