If "You weren't that fine, anyway!" was a fanbase.
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NewArena
All-Star
There’s way more nuance to that and you know it
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Because 80 year old CP doesn’t like coming off the bench
NewArena
All-Star
As great as he can be as a leader, his massive ego likely gets old real fast. No way someone so great would be such a journeyman.
KingsFanSince85
All-Star
Couldn’t make it work with him as the “franchise” player, given the keys to the car the past 8 years. Don’t be disingenuous.
Better opportunity my *** ! He already had the greatest opportunity presented to him (as the face of a franchise) and couldn’t muster more than a single postseason appearance. Despite being surrounded by an all-star, an NBA champion role player, Tyrese Haliburton, and numerous other good players.
Now it’s the KINGS seeking a “better opportunity“ without him. (Btw, the “better opportunity“ Spurs are 2 games behind the KINGS).
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serbiangoat
Starter
I watch Hornets games for there play by play guy he commentates like late 90s WWF
KingsFanSince85
All-Star
That‘s the risk of putting the ball on the floor with so little time remaining. Poor decision.
It was an eventful last few plays for Fox. He hit a jumper to take the lead then allowed Miles Bridges to sneak into the corner for the game winning three before running out of time on his own last shot.
megapoxy
Starter
For those that didn't watch the match and might think that "oh Fox gave it away for his team", Fox scored the last 2 baskets for the Spurs (that were behind the whole match), not so easy baskets, and almost scored that late buzzer beater as it is shown above in the video.
Also ironically he almost went out of bounds (his shoe was like few cm from stepping the line) in a viral moment with the whole Hornets bench pointing at his foot, and for 1/10 of 1m he could have made a turnover that could cost the match, and a bit after for 1/10 of a second he couldn't win the match all by himself again.
In that corner 3 I am not so sure that it was Fox fault that Miles Bridges was wide open.
(I have to watch Fox's matches for my daughter, but ok most probably i would have watched them just for myself as well, don't shoot me).
Also ironically he almost went out of bounds (his shoe was like few cm from stepping the line) in a viral moment with the whole Hornets bench pointing at his foot, and for 1/10 of 1m he could have made a turnover that could cost the match, and a bit after for 1/10 of a second he couldn't win the match all by himself again.
In that corner 3 I am not so sure that it was Fox fault that Miles Bridges was wide open.
(I have to watch Fox's matches for my daughter, but ok most probably i would have watched them just for myself as well, don't shoot me).
coolhandluke
Starter
Fox was a big part of the comeback that was too little too late against the undermanned Hornets. How many times have we seen that movie before? However, no one can deny that dude is clutch.
chief bromden
Starter
I've grown to love it over the past few years. I think in some ways Draper is trying to mimic Eric Collins with how he calls a game, but doesn't come even close. To hear someone sound so genuinely excited to see someone like Tidjane Salaun do anything on a basketball court has become music to my ears.
Personally, I dislike most announcers after listening to Scott Moak all these years (and also Gary Gerould on the radio). I like Mark Jones, but Draper gets annoying after a while. Way too many use gimmicky echos and way over the top announcing in arena. This is basketball, not the WWE, not a video game, and not a cartoon. I like enthusiasm and professionalism, not antics and artificial hype. It feels like they are pandering to elementary school kids.
The Detroit in-game announcer makes me want to cut my ears off, and even then it wouldn't help because my eardrums are inside my ear canals.
I realize some have different tastes. This is just my preference. Knock yourself out!
ockingsfan
Starter
I want to see Fox's and the Spurs reaction after the shot was waived off. Now that would be funny!
The difference between Eric Collins and Kyle Draper is that there's nothing "artificial" about Eric Collins. Collins is over the top, but he's absolutely bought into everything he says. Draper comes across as cosplaying sometimes.
I haven't ever listened to Eric Collins (that I know of) - my comment was a general one and not about him in particular. And, like I said, Draper gets annoying as well.
chief bromden
Starter
It's even more funny because in the half second before this his foot was in a different spot and looked totally out of bounds.
KingsFanSince85
All-Star
I clearly mentioned the shots he made. But, yes, then he definitely gave it away with the defensive lapse then foolishly thinking he had time to make an escape dribble.
I am sure.
Re-watch the play in its entirety. Fox got switched to Miles Bridges who then bolted from the paint to the corner. Swipa decided to cut off the drive rather than stay with Bridges when a 2-pt basket only would have tied the game. Poor decision. And similar to the poor decision he made against Detroit allowing the 4-point play to lose that game.
Tizzy Flip
Starter
Spurs better get used to the mighty Deaaron Fox one night and his lesser half D’Aron Focks the next night
Tizzy Flip
Starter
Spurs fans already talking about shelving Fox so they can tank the year. As good as a franchise as they used to be, they’re better at gaming the system.
Also, watching their last few games, Wemby no doubt is a once in a lifetime talent. It must kill Pop though to see a guy that skilled play almost exclusively in the perimeter. He thinks he’s a blend of Steph and Mcgrady, but to shoot logo 3s when no one can literally block your shot makes no sense. There’s a reason Steph and Lillard do that. I’m interested to see what the trajectory of a Fox Wemby team is, cuz I see 2 quiet dudes over there. Fox is definitely not that alpha leader and we’ll see if Wemby can evolve into that leadership role like Giannis and Jokic did
Also, watching their last few games, Wemby no doubt is a once in a lifetime talent. It must kill Pop though to see a guy that skilled play almost exclusively in the perimeter. He thinks he’s a blend of Steph and Mcgrady, but to shoot logo 3s when no one can literally block your shot makes no sense. There’s a reason Steph and Lillard do that. I’m interested to see what the trajectory of a Fox Wemby team is, cuz I see 2 quiet dudes over there. Fox is definitely not that alpha leader and we’ll see if Wemby can evolve into that leadership role like Giannis and Jokic did
Stan.Helsing
G-League
How about De'Aaron Fox and De'Anne Frocks?
KingsFanSince85
All-Star
I gotta ask this. How come the KINGS get mocked for becoming the “Chicago Bulls of the West” just with Team Lithuania and a few others surrounding them yet nobody makes the same joke about the Spurs, referring them as the Sacramento Kings of the South?
They have just as many former KINGS in their starting lineup as the KINGS have former Bulls in theirs.
I’m sensing a double standard here.
They have just as many former KINGS in their starting lineup as the KINGS have former Bulls in theirs.
I’m sensing a double standard here.
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