De’Aaron promoted to Team USA Main Roster.
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Fox left his imprint on the game 
Barnes is such a good fit next to the alpha scorers, doesn’t need the ball to be productive, he makes it
Bagley needs to play with better guards, he and Plumlee are so different. Plumlee makes it if the staff feels like they need him for his interior defense when going up against some very good bigs so Bagley has to show he’s capable on that end because a mobile big with some stretch in him. I mean they cut Bam because he can’t shoot the 3..... I think that’s part of it. Bagley certainly brings the boards
Barnes is such a good fit next to the alpha scorers, doesn’t need the ball to be productive, he makes it
Bagley needs to play with better guards, he and Plumlee are so different. Plumlee makes it if the staff feels like they need him for his interior defense when going up against some very good bigs so Bagley has to show he’s capable on that end because a mobile big with some stretch in him. I mean they cut Bam because he can’t shoot the 3..... I think that’s part of it. Bagley certainly brings the boards
Sactown ExPat
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When Boogie was on Team USA I always worried that a USA teammate would recruit him to their NBA team. With Fox, I’m wondering who he is recruiting to the Kings.
Suicide King
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Read my mind. Especially with the recognition he is receiving from the media.
I guess the difference in situations is the Kings have more talent around Fox right now. It’s a Superteam, just young but not as young as last year. Can I trade mark that?
Kangztillidie
Bench
Load management era smh
SLAB
Hall of Famer
I’d honestly like to see iron sharpen iron and have him prepare for the upcoming season by practicing against and getting coached by the elite of the game. Just my opinion.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
To be fair, he went in expecting to only play the one week of camp and then having a month to prepare for the season (we also have a huge India trip this preseason) only to realize that he played himself into having to play competitive basketball from now until (hopefully) next June.
If we’re going to complain about Bogie refusing to take time off from international ball, we should probably be fine with Marvin electing to prepare for the NBA season
KingsFanSince85
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I was wondering what reason(s) MB3 had for withdrawing. But I think you've probably nailed it.
And if he is withdrawing for the benefit of his teams up coming season, then it's impossible for me to be upset or take issue with it.
Peja
Bench
Well the only sure way he'd stay healthy is if he eats well and doesn't ever step on the court again (because that will increase the possibility of him getting injured).
Come on guys, players have been playing for their clubs and national teams for decades and they were just fine. Yes, the number of games have increased significantly and yes, the seasons are more intense, especially in Europe, but seriously... Kings players finished their season in April and they start the new season when, the last day of October? If they can't invest one month into playing for the national team, that's just ridiculous to me.
No offense to anyone, this is just my 2 cents.
It could also be that Bagley realized (or was told) that it was unlikely that he'd make the final 12 and decided to move on a bit early.
Thats what I was thinking. Plumlee has olympic experience winning gold in Spain and was even part of the U18 team in Argentina.
Bagley hasn't reached his full potential and is still trying to attain that next level, but let's be honest with ourselves he is still not strong enough in the post. Plumlee knows his game and plays within himself, so at this point in time with their skill sets, strengths (pun intended), and experience it is hard to see Bags win a spot.
That's perfectly ok! I love me some giannis with t-rex arms and a jump shot. In 1-2 years Bagley should be a no brainer over someone like Plumlee.
burekijogurt
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If that is the case, why not stay a bit more to get the coaching, the competition, and the reps he so desperately needs? there would have been plenty of time left for individual season prep work. hope its not ego.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Dear lord. Stop looking for conflict where there isn't any.
Is Dame an egomaniac for skipping the world cup? What about Bron or AD? Hell what about when Jokic skipped Serbia's FIBA play last season?
Yeah, have you seen the "Hulu has live sports" commercials?
Did you just ask if Lebron Lames is an egomaniac? Uh, why yes, yes he is.
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Lebron Lame's ego is so big it has it's own Twitter: https://twitter.com/lebronjamesego?lang=en
There are entire articles written about his outrageous ego; here's one:
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/06/21/lebron-james-still-an-egomaniacal-narcissist/
Also to put his insanity and ego in perspective, here are some choice quotes:
"A LeBron James team is never desperate," LeBron James after Game 5 of the 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. the Boston Celtics.
"To all the positions, I just bring the determination to win. Me being an unselfish player, I think that can carry on to my teammates. When you have one of the best players on the court being unselfish, I think that transfers to the other players," LeBron James in a pre-draft press conference in 2003.
"I'm only one guy. I took Hedo in the first game and Rashard hit the winning shot. I took Rashard in the second game and Hedo hit the shot. If I could clone myself, we'd be all right. But I can't," LeBron James before Game 3 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Orlando Magic.
"Cleveland fans are awesome, but I mean, even my family gets spoiled at times watching me doing things that I do, on and off the court," LeBron James to GQ in August.
"A LeBron James team is never desperate," LeBron James after Game 5 of the 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. the Boston Celtics.
There are entire articles written about his outrageous ego; here's one:
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/06/21/lebron-james-still-an-egomaniacal-narcissist/
Also to put his insanity and ego in perspective, here are some choice quotes:
"A LeBron James team is never desperate," LeBron James after Game 5 of the 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. the Boston Celtics.
"To all the positions, I just bring the determination to win. Me being an unselfish player, I think that can carry on to my teammates. When you have one of the best players on the court being unselfish, I think that transfers to the other players," LeBron James in a pre-draft press conference in 2003.
"I'm only one guy. I took Hedo in the first game and Rashard hit the winning shot. I took Rashard in the second game and Hedo hit the shot. If I could clone myself, we'd be all right. But I can't," LeBron James before Game 3 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Orlando Magic.
"Cleveland fans are awesome, but I mean, even my family gets spoiled at times watching me doing things that I do, on and off the court," LeBron James to GQ in August.
"A LeBron James team is never desperate," LeBron James after Game 5 of the 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. the Boston Celtics.
Could also be a case of Pops wanting him to practice A and B for the USA team and Walton wanting him to practice C and D for the season. Maybe Bagley would rather work on what his own coach wants him to work on since it'll apply better toward the regular season and his team?
There could be a million reasons for it. I wouldn't worry about it.
There could be a million reasons for it. I wouldn't worry about it.
Or it could simply be that he didn't see the value in practicing FIBA rules, running a system that he won't run in the NBA and having a lack of floor time when he's being viewed as a third or fourth string player. I have no idea, I'm just speculating. But if that was the case, there's a lot more benefit to prepping for his season with the Kings and working on his weaknesses than in working out with Team USA when the chance of him actually competing is low.
burekijogurt
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what do those apples have to do with these oranges? I was replying to a hypothetical that Bagley learned he will not make the team and decided to leave the camp early to concentrate on NBA prep. My assertion is that the team will be announced soon and the extra days between now and the time the team is announced are not that many to make a difference in his NBA prep.
burekijogurt
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I'm working off of the assumption that the team will be announced soon, like in a few days. If that is not the case and there are couple more weeks lets say until the team is finalized, then ok.
Telemachus
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NewArena
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Especially after dealing with injuries throughout his rookie year
NewArena
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God forbid he wanna be at full strength for his team
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