Isaiah Thomas interview (Cowbell Kingdom)

http://www.cowbellkingdom.com/2012/...aiah-thomas-recaps-kings-voluntary-mini-camp/

Some really interesting tidbits (assuming Isaiah is being honest and not just politically correct):

1. Tyreke's improved jumper. Yeah yeah, I know, "we've heard this story before, wait until the regular season" but I thought even during the offseason last year when Tyreke played in those pickup games during the lockout his jumper looked mediocre. For Isaiah to say that Tyreke not only was shooting with confidence in a 5 on 5 setting, but also to say he looked like the best player on the court, is huge.

2. Isaiah stressed that Cousins and Tyreke were the best players on the team and everybody looked up to them for guidance. Our roster is a cluster**** right now of shot-hungry scorers, and since our FO isn't interested in clearing things up, the only way for a cohesive unit to develop is for the cream to rise to the top and FORCE everyone around them to adjust to THEIR style of play. I thought Cousins did that last year, and because Hickson couldn't adjust, he was gone. Tyreke didn't so the backcourt looked like a trainwreck half the time. If Tyreke and Cousins establish themselves as top-level NBA stars, we could possibly see something big brewing here.

What can I say, I'm an optimist. Can't wait for the season to start.
 
I'm afraid shooting with confidence is not the same as shooting and making shots. Granted I have not read/watched the full interview but I can only hope that it is improved. It would open up tyrekes game on an entirely different level which would translate to opening up the game for everyone else. I'm pumped I can't wait to see it all come together! I hope that this is the season where we take several steps forward.
 
Good to hear from IT. I heard the interview last night. I love his attitude about how he's going to be the starting PG and how Reke and DMC need to be our leaders.I know its early but, I keep thinking that Reke needs to have that Kobe type work ethic and so far from the articles I read on him and the pics of him, it looks like he'll be in great shape this coming training camp. DMC I know he'll be in shape for sure. Hopefully these two franchise players can build a chemistry not only with each other, but with the whole team like OKC.
 
I'm afraid shooting with confidence is not the same as shooting and making shots. Granted I have not read/watched the full interview but I can only hope that it is improved. It would open up tyrekes game on an entirely different level which would translate to opening up the game for everyone else. I'm pumped I can't wait to see it all come together! I hope that this is the season where we take several steps forward.

Mi amigo, if your shooting and not hitting your shots, you won't be shooting with confidence for very long. The only way any player can shoot with confidence, is by hitting their shots. The two go hand in hand......
 
http://www.cowbellkingdom.com/2012/...aiah-thomas-recaps-kings-voluntary-mini-camp/

Some really interesting tidbits (assuming Isaiah is being honest and not just politically correct):

1. Tyreke's improved jumper. Yeah yeah, I know, "we've heard this story before, wait until the regular season" but I thought even during the offseason last year when Tyreke played in those pickup games during the lockout his jumper looked mediocre. For Isaiah to say that Tyreke not only was shooting with confidence in a 5 on 5 setting, but also to say he looked like the best player on the court, is huge.

2. Isaiah stressed that Cousins and Tyreke were the best players on the team and everybody looked up to them for guidance. Our roster is a cluster**** right now of shot-hungry scorers, and since our FO isn't interested in clearing things up, the only way for a cohesive unit to develop is for the cream to rise to the top and FORCE everyone around them to adjust to THEIR style of play. I thought Cousins did that last year, and because Hickson couldn't adjust, he was gone. Tyreke didn't so the backcourt looked like a trainwreck half the time. If Tyreke and Cousins establish themselves as top-level NBA stars, we could possibly see something big brewing here.

What can I say, I'm an optimist. Can't wait for the season to start.

I don't think Isaiah Thomas worries too much about being politically correct. I think he's telling the truth as he sees it...and it's good to hear. :)
 
Mi amigo, if your shooting and not hitting your shots, you won't be shooting with confidence for very long. The only way any player can shoot with confidence, is by hitting their shots. The two go hand in hand......

Spot on! You can't havr the confidence in your shot if you ain't making a good deal of them!
 
Mi amigo, if your shooting and not hitting your shots, you won't be shooting with confidence for very long. The only way any player can shoot with confidence, is by hitting their shots. The two go hand in hand......

So are you telling me that it's just a question of time before Tyreke doesn't shoot with confidence?:D
 
i was very happy to hear Isaiah praising Tyreke's jumper improvement.

and i agree with the OP. cant wait for the season to start!
 
Tyreke with a clear role as the number 1/2 option and a jumper is an automatic 20ppg at the least if teams cant pack the paint. I just hope his urge for a new deal doesnt encourage his tunnel vision. he should realize that him contributing to winning rather than him getting numbers is more beneficial if he wants the most money possible.
 
Tyreke with a clear role as the number 1/2 option and a jumper is an automatic 20ppg at the least if teams cant pack the paint. I just hope his urge for a new deal doesnt encourage his tunnel vision. he should realize that him contributing to winning rather than him getting numbers is more beneficial if he wants the most money possible.

I agreed. But he had worked on his jumpshot in the past and it hasn't worked out yet. I hope this year it will be different. Crossing fingers. :)
 
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