Cruzdude is live in Phoenix! GO KINGS!

CruzDude

Senior Member sharing a brew with bajaden
#1
Howdy all. Drove across Arizona desert from San Diego wirh Mrs.Cruzdude in bright clear sun @ 72 degrees all the way. Has to be good omen! Will try to update with some pics and observations during game.
 

CruzDude

Senior Member sharing a brew with bajaden
#4
In the arena now. See Jim Gray on floor talking to Grant and Jerry. Guess we finally see him on sidelines. Warmups started.

No Whiteside or Jeter.
 
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In the arena now. See Jim Gray on floor talking to Grant and Jerry. Guess we finally see him on sidelines. Warmups started.

No Whiteside or Jeter.
Yep, Jim Gray has been on sidelines for all the Kings TV broadcasts so far - replacing Kayte. Just heard Bill Walton on Kings radio for first time this season, so he's also in Phoenix for the game. Since NBA teams can only have 12 in uni I guess that means Whiteside and Jeter are not active tonight. ENJOY!
 

CruzDude

Senior Member sharing a brew with bajaden
#10
Lack of my input was due to the paralysis in my clutched hands from the frustration of watching the dysfunctional Kings. My observation is that Tyreke handling the ball 100% to start every possession is the root of Kings dysfunction. Every team is shutting down Tyreke with double/triple teams which then renders him much less effective inj running things or even starting a set. In the third quarter twice at least Tyreke was the only King who touched the ball the entire possessio and no points resulted. Just look at his stats last 4 games. I love Tyreke but he needs to be used differently.

Big item from game, actually before game, was Bill. Walton and Jimk Gray together being then Gray interviewing Walton.

Very few Kings fans in evidence and we saw only 5 others the whole game.

Oh well, lack of any serious defense for 3 quarters and horrible shooting did them in again. Suns were below 50% FT shooting most of game too. Far tvoo few assists too. Floor leader critically needed.

Great arena but the upper level is much, much higher up than at Arco. Boy, do I need a rum & coke.