Jason Thompson
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Nice stat chart here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ll_players_with_2000_points_and_1000_rebounds
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ll_players_with_2000_points_and_1000_rebounds
Well, at least we will have something interesting to watch this season.
Thompson may be just what the Kings need.
I can't believe that some people are bashing Spencer. He is just a baby. IMO, he will be one of the best centers in the League within three years. I don't think he is inherently "soft". In fact, he has an attitude and hates to lose. He will mature, put on muscle, and become a real factor.
Plus, compared to Brad, he seems to be smarter and more articulate, and doesn't pout as often. At least the post-game interviews will be better.
Thompson may be just what the Kings need.
I can't believe that some people are bashing Spencer. He is just a baby. IMO, he will be one of the best centers in the League within three years. I don't think he is inherently "soft". In fact, he has an attitude and hates to lose. He will mature, put on muscle, and become a real factor.
Plus, compared to Brad, he seems to be smarter and more articulate, and doesn't pout as often. At least the post-game interviews will be better.
the fact that spencer is only 19 and had a growth spurt when he was playing guard in HS and stuff.. the fact that he already has a more polished post move than brad and he has that shooting and passing already i think we are demeaning his talents with comparing him to brad.. i have NEVER seen brad move the way hawes does.. his post moves are one of the best ive seen so far for a rookie 
if he can learn that dream shake hakeem used to do id say he will be great he has ways ahead of him though
for thompson show em why your number 12 sure hope he can turn into an al jefferson type of player
if he can learn that dream shake hakeem used to do id say he will be great he has ways ahead of him thoughfor thompson show em why your number 12
sure hope he can turn into an al jefferson type of player
smoking some hoo hoo with that daniel gibson PG of the future crap. i haven't seen him do ANYTHING except perch on the 3 pt line waiting for freebies from lebron. if we were serious about landing a PG of the future we would've moved alot of our vets last summer and try to land the 1st pick which turned out to be rose.
the fact that spencer is only 19 and had a growth spurt when he was playing guard in HS and stuff.. the fact that he already has a more polished post move than brad and he has that shooting and passing already i think we are demeaning his talents with comparing him to brad.. i have NEVER seen brad move the way hawes does.. his post moves are one of the best ive seen so far for a rookie if he can learn that dream shake hakeem used to do id say he will be great he has ways ahead of him though
for thompson show em why your number 12 sure hope he can turn into an al jefferson type of player
if he can learn that dream shake hakeem used to do id say he will be great he has ways ahead of him thoughfor thompson show em why your number 12
sure hope he can turn into an al jefferson type of player
"Geoff Petrie is smarter than all of us. He has to be."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...26/firstround.observations/index.html?eref=T1
THE KINGS REACHED...
NEW YORK -- Some observations from a first round that had few big trades and one player on site who kept waiting and waiting and waiting:
• Geoff Petrie is smarter than all of us. He has to be. Why else would the Kings' president select a player with the 12th overall pick (Rider power forward Jason Thompson) who was rated in most mock drafts in the mid-20s? A quick glance at Thompson's collegiate career is telling. He averaged 20.4 points and 12.4 rebounds, but was never really dominant against the weaker MAAC competition. This was the biggest surprise of the first round.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...26/firstround.observations/index.html?eref=T1
THE KINGS REACHED...
NEW YORK -- Some observations from a first round that had few big trades and one player on site who kept waiting and waiting and waiting:
• Geoff Petrie is smarter than all of us. He has to be. Why else would the Kings' president select a player with the 12th overall pick (Rider power forward Jason Thompson) who was rated in most mock drafts in the mid-20s? A quick glance at Thompson's collegiate career is telling. He averaged 20.4 points and 12.4 rebounds, but was never really dominant against the weaker MAAC competition. This was the biggest surprise of the first round.
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I don't know why people (the guys on ESPN) keep saying he's a project. He's about as NBA ready as anyone in the draft. 22 years old, and a 3 year starter at Rider. He actually didn't do that bad against the good competition Rider played this year.
I think we will be seeing Thompson getting decent minutes real fast. I wouldn't be surprised is at the end of the year he's listed as one of the best rookies.
I think we will be seeing Thompson getting decent minutes real fast. I wouldn't be surprised is at the end of the year he's listed as one of the best rookies.
well if he develops that shot blocking and rebounding im happy so who starts now? shelden? mikki? KT? or SAR? either way 2 of those guys got to go.... who is it?
so who starts now? shelden? mikki? KT? or SAR? either way 2 of those guys got to go.... who is it?
Probably still Mikki with Thompson getting bench minutes with Hawes.
I am seriously loving this combo...
Hawes/Thompson/Garcia/Martin/Beno (if he re-signs)
I think Petrie passed on Randolph to make the safe pick with Thompson...Who in the very least should pan out to be a good bench big, and considering our current crop of PFs might be starting in a season or two.
Randolph could be an amazing player...But he has a huge chance to bust.
I kinda wanted Speights myself, but he could bust too just because of his attitude/effort.
To be honest I think I'd be more excited with a swing for the fences type of pick. But still...I cant be mad about us getting a guy who averaged 20/12/2.7 weak conference or no
Randolph could be an amazing player...But he has a huge chance to bust.
I kinda wanted Speights myself, but he could bust too just because of his attitude/effort.
To be honest I think I'd be more excited with a swing for the fences type of pick. But still...I cant be mad about us getting a guy who averaged 20/12/2.7 weak conference or no