David effin' Stockton
- Thread starter Tetsujin
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Any questions?
Yes. When did being batman for a day get to be too small a wish?
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Hey, we won his minutes!
Arsenault training for the win!
Arsenault training for the win!
Dime Dropper
All-Star
What did you just say about Europe?
Say it to my face.
Just not too loudly, I have very sensitive ears.
Iced Espresso
Starter
Miller is doing ok, let's see if his dad want a 10 day.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
bajaden
Hall of Famer
Actually I agree and sort of disasgree with you. I agree that he'll probably never make it as an NBA player, but I don't think it has anything to do with his athleticism, unless you consider size as part of that. I know he's listed at 5'11", but he's never looked that tall to me, and more than that, he looks frail by comparison to other players. I saw him play quite a bit at Gonzaga, and he's not a terrible athlete. He's probably as athletic as his Dad. But his Dad was quite a bit bigger and taller than him, plus much stronger. So going full circle, I guess you win. Because at his size, if he were a terrific athlete, he'd probably have a shot. He is fairly skilled. But to be small, and not athletically gifted, usually means no NBA career.
Chicken Chaser
Bench
I just watched the last half of the 4th quarter. David's got a nice hop in his step (I hope I'm using that correctly). Effort and bball IQ is probably not an issue with him, but the size difference in this league can't be ignored. Would adding weight help? He is still taller than IT fwiw....
SacKings384
Starter
He could play in Europe just off his dad's name alone. He'd also fit in much better there. He's not going to be able to stay on the floor with the quick athletic guards of today's NBA.
CruzDude
Senior Member sharing a brew with bajaden
Was at the game in LA and we were impressed big time. Two steals were pickpocket quality and I thought he was like a Nasty Gnat on defense. His twisting reverse layup was NBA quality and the 6 assists should have been 10-12 if shots had been made. As John Wooden once said, "It's better to be quick than fast" and DS is quick and seems to have court vision. I think he can fight for a backup role this fall.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
I mean, physically he'll never be John Wall out there but he's got a good feel for the game and passing lanes and seems to have inherited his father's tenacity, which is really half the battle.
Darth Divac
Bench
If he ever wants to play in the nba, he'll go out in the offseason and put on15-20 pounds of muscle. That's the only way I see him making an impact. If he gets stronger, I think he may have the athleticism to stick. He clearly inherited his father's feel and basketball IQ.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
Lord, I really need to stay away from KF after some drinks!
My first instinct was to lecture you on not drinking at your age. Then I remembered how long you've been here at KF.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
My first instinct was to lecture you on not drinking at your age. Then I remembered how long you've been here at KF.
Turn 24 next month! I pretty much grew up on this site. It's crazy how time flies. Still, I wouldn't want to waste my free time with any other group of people!
twslam07
All-Star
Nobody just puts on 15-20 pounds in an offseason unless they are getting fat. You make it sound so easy. 5 pounds would be a great accomplishment, but 20 is completely unrealistic.
The Hammer
All-Star
Agreed. Putting on 15-20 lbs of lean muscle is quite difficult. 5 lbs of muscle, while lowering body fat, getting in great shape, and increasing functional strength should be the goal. Strength, not bulk. Big difference.
We need a pg like Stockton as our starting PG. It was against the Lakers, but Stockton was always look to get the ball moving to open teammates.
We have no one capable enough on the Kings roster in giving the ball to Cuz in a great position. I've complained about this all season long with all 3 HCs. Well, I think Stockton can do that now. Stockton is the type of PG that looks to make his teammates better, and that's difficult to find in today's game where everyone is looking for their own.
I think Stockton should get a real shot with the Kings. I'm not advocating that he starts for us but there are a lot of qualities to like about him.
His main issues are not athleticism nor quickness.( I think he has great quickness and instincts.) but they're size and strength. Yesterday he did a very good job on defense. He was quick enough to stay in front of his defender the entire time. They did a few spin moves on him but he was always quick to recover. I think if he gets stronger, he'll have a legit chance in the NBA.
We have no one capable enough on the Kings roster in giving the ball to Cuz in a great position. I've complained about this all season long with all 3 HCs. Well, I think Stockton can do that now. Stockton is the type of PG that looks to make his teammates better, and that's difficult to find in today's game where everyone is looking for their own.
I think Stockton should get a real shot with the Kings. I'm not advocating that he starts for us but there are a lot of qualities to like about him.
His main issues are not athleticism nor quickness.( I think he has great quickness and instincts.) but they're size and strength. Yesterday he did a very good job on defense. He was quick enough to stay in front of his defender the entire time. They did a few spin moves on him but he was always quick to recover. I think if he gets stronger, he'll have a legit chance in the NBA.
ShastaKingsFan
All-Star
He could do the 15-20 in 2-3 offseasons combined, if he really went at it and made sure that he at least maintained during the season. Got to start somewhere....and 5 this offseason would be nice
They're gonna test for HGH now.
Poor Lil' Stock is going to have to get on a stool to pee in the cup.
