Game discussion - Sonics @ Kings - 10/9 (pre-season)

[PurpleHaze]

At this point, I'm just wondering about tomorrows first pre-season game against Seattle and rookie 6'9" Kevin Durant who is apparently starting at 2 - shooting guard. (Univ of Texas listed him at 6'11" but Seattle says he's 6'9")

 

[BMiller52]

Of course, we had this same thread about a month ago with a poll included. At this point, I'm just wondering about tomorrows first pre-season game against Seattle and rookie 6'9" Kevin Durant who is apparently starting at 2 - shooting guard. (Univ of Texas listed him at 6'11" but Seattle says he's 6'9")

He actually measured out at like 6'10.5 with shoes. I don't honestly see how that's going to work at all. Kevin should be able to get past dude all day.

 

[VF21]

I've split off the discussion of tomorrow's pre-season game into a new thread.

 

[BMiller52]

I've split off the discussion of tomorrow's pre-season game into a new thread.

Where is piksi's game thread??? I hope he keeps doing those, that's honestly what got me through last year.

 

[VF21]

piksi usually doesn't do pre-season.

 

[BMiller52]

Oh I see. Thanks.

I can't wait to see how Douby and JWill play. I think they're both going to be contributors for us. According to Amick Douby's been looking pretty good and we've already seen Justin play well before.

 

[PurpleHaze]

K. Durant has extremely long arms, kinda like Q. Douby freakish length. At UT he mostly played out on the wing, but basically played virtually every position, including point guard at times. The guy is cat quick, agile, and shoots sensationally well from the outside. I see no reason why he can't be outstanding at 2 in the NBA - but he's a rookie with a lot to learn. Ironically, it was his Longhorns who got a sweet 16 birth by eliminating Coach Theus' NMSU Aggies in last years NCAA tournament.

 

[Jechtsphere]

Wish Hawes wasn't hurt, wanted to see him play again but looking forward to seeing a few guys.

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

im just hopin i'll be able to watch the game from here ( MA ) .. i re orderd my league pass today on dish network.. if they dont carry it i'll find a way to watch it.

 

[VF21]

Quincy Douby DOES have extremely long arms:

 

[Gary]

I want to see JW, K-Mart, BMiller, MMoore, Douby, Watkins, and a few others get some PT.

I want to see JW start at PF, w/ Moore coming off the bench.

 

[HighFlyingMonkey]

I heard somewhere that he measured out at a 6'9 wingspan, but I can't find that anywhere. That's pretty ridiculous if it's true

 

[PurpleHaze]

The latest I heard is Artest left practice today to have an MRI on his knee for some reason and thus may not play against Seattle. Also, Cisco twisted his foot in practice and is not likely to play. Thus, the bench will likely see LOTS of minutes which is what happens in pre-season anyway.

 

[VF21]

I heard somewhere that he measured out at a 6'9 wingspan, but I can't find that anywhere. That's pretty ridiculous if it's true

Look at the picture I posted. We could probably figure it out...

 

[SacTownKid]

The latest I heard is Artest left practice today to have an MRI on his knee for some reason and thus may not play against Seattle. Also, Cisco twisted his foot in practice and is not likely to play. Thus, the bench will likely see LOTS of minutes which is what happens in pre-season anyway.

Crap, I wanted to see Cisco play! Hopefull he can get out there and play tomorrow. Definately looking forward to see Justin play! As well as Douby!

 

[BMiller52]

K. Durant has extremely long arms, kinda like Q. Douby freakish length. At UT he mostly played out on the wing, but basically played virtually every position, including point guard at times. The guy is cat quick, agile, and shoots sensationally well from the outside. I see no reason why he can't be outstanding at 2 in the NBA - but he's a rookie with a lot to learn. Ironically, it was his Longhorns who got a sweet 16 birth by eliminating Coach Theus' NMSU Aggies in last years NCAA tournament.

Durant's quick for a 4 or even a 3 but his lateral movement isn't great. His athleticism is also a bit overrated, check how he did at the combine. He's athletic and quick for a 4 or 3 but for a 2? Nah. No way he's able to guard the Kobes, Iversons, Wades, or even Martin. Too quick for him.

 

[BMiller52]

The latest I heard is Artest left practice today to have an MRI on his knee for some reason and thus may not play against Seattle. Also, Cisco twisted his foot in practice and is not likely to play. Thus, the bench will likely see LOTS of minutes which is what happens in pre-season anyway.

I haven't heard that. Link?

 

[VF21]

Sometimes people "HEAR" things, BMiller52. That means they don't have links because it hasn't been printed anywhere. Hence the use of the word "HEARD"...

 

[PurpleHaze]

Re: Injury report. I thought it was "out there," but my source is TV and Channel 10 which seems to have the most breaking news Kings coverage in town other than KHTK radio - PLUS KINGSFANS.COM !!

1.) Coach Theus interviewed after practice talking about Artest and the MRI. Basically, he just said Ron left practice to go get it done and his status was questionable for the first pre-season game.

2.) Cisco in a quick sound bite saying he tweaked his ankle and didn't know if he could go tomorrow.

That's it - over and out

 

[BMiller52]

Oh yea I found the Cisco thing in Amick's blog. Man that would suck if Ron can't play tommorrow. Really looking forward to seeing him in Theus's offense.

 

[creAtivetfh]

I was definitely looking forward to seeing Ron Ron go up against Durant...but i'll be there regardless

 

[=LarryLegend=]

D*mnit Its my birthday today!!!!!! i wanted to see hawes and cisco, and couldnt wait to see ron shut down durant. WOWOWOWOWOWOWW

depressing, not a good way to start bday.

 

[VF21]

Kings small forward Ron Artest also left practice Monday early to receive an MRI on his right knee that he requested but is expected to play. Theus said it was "definitely nothing serious," and that Artest had not complained of pain.

http://kingsfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22862

 

[=LarryLegend=]

YES!!!! now only if cisco would also be playing

 

[VF21]

It's a pre-season scrimmage. Ideally, the players who are trying desperately to make the team will get a fair chance to showcase their abilities.

 

[PixelPusher]

I've never seen Bibby with that much hair before.

 

[d0rkus]

who's this new co-host?
katie ?
former wnba player?

nm, it's Katye Christensen

 

[ReinadelosReys]

Woo Hoo!

Basketball

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

sadly i dont think im gunna get the game, boston is on league pass right now in the 4th quarter, so hoepfully they'll switch over.. im gunna keep readin the play by play.. i love this time of year, go kings, go mike bibby ( fav player ) .. light it up like you can.

 

[Jechtsphere]

I have dish network and it's not on league pass sadly, it has been the previous years