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by Devin Blankenship | January 20, 2005 | Kings vs. Cleveland
So many thoughts, so little space. A ton of stuff happened in Thursday’s game, so I decided to just write a bunch of random thoughts. Here goes:
Random Thoughts…
*It’s apparent how quickly Cuttino Mobley is fitting into the offense. He came out off the opening tip whipping passes all over the place and looking very comfortable with what the team is trying to accomplish offensively. Opponents are really going to pay for double-teaming anybody on this team, because there isn’t one starter who isn’t able or willing to knock down a jumper.
*Continuing with the Mobley theme, does anyone else notice how much of a second half player he’s been so far. He’s struggled in the first half of every game he’s played with the Kings and excelled after that, including Thursday when he scored 12 points in the second half.
*As opposed to other years, the Kings retro jerseys appear to be off to a good start—now 2-0. It’s probably the baby blue, and the fact that they look cooler than the past throwbacks. If you can buy yourself a pair of the authentic shorts, do it. They’re really sweet.
*OK, the stitch thing is getting out of control. First it was Brad getting kneed in the shin against Miami right before Christmas and opening up a big gash. Then Greg Ostertag and Mo Evans needed stitching up versus Utah last week—now Mike Bibby gets cut above his right eye? It’s getting ridiculous. His eyebrow is going to need some serious tlc this week—it was not pretty.
*Funny moment late in the game. Drew Gooden drove the lane on a fast break and appeared to try and throw the ball off the glass intentionally to himself so he could then dunk it. The only problem is that this move is usually reserved for All-Star games and dunk contests, and also there were two Kings there to foul him and keep him from completing the total maneuver. The funny part was watching his veteran teammate Lucious Harris look at the Kings bench and press row, roll his eyes as if to apologize, and just shake his head at the young fella as he walked back to Cavs sideline.
*Michael Bradley saw his first action with the Kings late on Thursday and showed that he knows what to do with the basketball around the basket. The guy has talent and could be a factor for the team somewhere down the line.
So much for local media saying that Cuttino wasn’t much of a passer. Through four games he’s averaging 4.0 assists per game. When will people learn that Rick Adelman and Co’s system makes players better passers?
*Mike Bibby got a nice little treat for getting his second career triple-double—an ice bath from Chris Webber as soon as he walked into the locker room after his postgame TNT interview.
*A smiling Webber sent a message to the morning guys over at KHTK. As a reporter asked a question in the locker room after the game, Webber cut her off and informed her that he knew of the ongoing odds the KHTK morning show had placed on whether or not he would play half the season, and that he was about to pass that mark. He then smiled and went on answering the question.
*Any skit at ARCO this season that involves Air Slamson, the blowup version of the Kings’ mascot that can bounce on its head and shrink to name a few things, is funny. But Air Slamson may have been at his best on Thursday when the Cavs mascot, Air Moon Dog, joined him for a little fun session on the court. Let’s just say there was some licking of security guards, a lot of falling down, and even a glimpse of Air Slamson’s backside.
*Was it just me, or did anyone else half expect Joe Gibbs and John Riggins to come running out of the tunnel when the Cavs came out for pregame warm-ups? Those retro Cleveland jerseys are the NBA’s version of the Washington Redskins’ pro football unis.
by Devin Blankenship | January 20, 2005 | Kings vs. Cleveland
So many thoughts, so little space. A ton of stuff happened in Thursday’s game, so I decided to just write a bunch of random thoughts. Here goes:
Random Thoughts…
*It’s apparent how quickly Cuttino Mobley is fitting into the offense. He came out off the opening tip whipping passes all over the place and looking very comfortable with what the team is trying to accomplish offensively. Opponents are really going to pay for double-teaming anybody on this team, because there isn’t one starter who isn’t able or willing to knock down a jumper.
*Continuing with the Mobley theme, does anyone else notice how much of a second half player he’s been so far. He’s struggled in the first half of every game he’s played with the Kings and excelled after that, including Thursday when he scored 12 points in the second half.
*As opposed to other years, the Kings retro jerseys appear to be off to a good start—now 2-0. It’s probably the baby blue, and the fact that they look cooler than the past throwbacks. If you can buy yourself a pair of the authentic shorts, do it. They’re really sweet.
*OK, the stitch thing is getting out of control. First it was Brad getting kneed in the shin against Miami right before Christmas and opening up a big gash. Then Greg Ostertag and Mo Evans needed stitching up versus Utah last week—now Mike Bibby gets cut above his right eye? It’s getting ridiculous. His eyebrow is going to need some serious tlc this week—it was not pretty.
*Funny moment late in the game. Drew Gooden drove the lane on a fast break and appeared to try and throw the ball off the glass intentionally to himself so he could then dunk it. The only problem is that this move is usually reserved for All-Star games and dunk contests, and also there were two Kings there to foul him and keep him from completing the total maneuver. The funny part was watching his veteran teammate Lucious Harris look at the Kings bench and press row, roll his eyes as if to apologize, and just shake his head at the young fella as he walked back to Cavs sideline.
*Michael Bradley saw his first action with the Kings late on Thursday and showed that he knows what to do with the basketball around the basket. The guy has talent and could be a factor for the team somewhere down the line.
So much for local media saying that Cuttino wasn’t much of a passer. Through four games he’s averaging 4.0 assists per game. When will people learn that Rick Adelman and Co’s system makes players better passers?
*Mike Bibby got a nice little treat for getting his second career triple-double—an ice bath from Chris Webber as soon as he walked into the locker room after his postgame TNT interview.
*A smiling Webber sent a message to the morning guys over at KHTK. As a reporter asked a question in the locker room after the game, Webber cut her off and informed her that he knew of the ongoing odds the KHTK morning show had placed on whether or not he would play half the season, and that he was about to pass that mark. He then smiled and went on answering the question.
*Any skit at ARCO this season that involves Air Slamson, the blowup version of the Kings’ mascot that can bounce on its head and shrink to name a few things, is funny. But Air Slamson may have been at his best on Thursday when the Cavs mascot, Air Moon Dog, joined him for a little fun session on the court. Let’s just say there was some licking of security guards, a lot of falling down, and even a glimpse of Air Slamson’s backside.
*Was it just me, or did anyone else half expect Joe Gibbs and John Riggins to come running out of the tunnel when the Cavs came out for pregame warm-ups? Those retro Cleveland jerseys are the NBA’s version of the Washington Redskins’ pro football unis.
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