In my experience, that's what he is. <shrug>
King Keegan
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PorchSurfin
Starter
If Murray does break the record for most 3pt shots made by a rookie, I would just like to point out that Mitchell shot 34% to set the record whereas Murray will likely shoot over 40% to set the record.
At least he's doing the bare minimum.
True. As an ancient old man at age 22, he's just never going to get any better or learn the NBA game.
He hates Monte and it’s not even remotely hidden.
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Keegan no longer has the wrap on his hand.
Not sure if he had it off against Dallas but he talked about how it has healed in his interview today
Not sure if he had it off against Dallas but he talked about how it has healed in his interview today
Keegan hasn't made excuses, but clearly the wrap was affecting him, especially early on. I wouldn't be surprised if we see an uptick in his play/numbers down the stretch.
Domas going through the broken thumb for like 2 months now too and he had a bout of illness in the stretch of that. Getting him and Keegan 100% might be just as good as adding a rotation piece at the deadline.
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Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Keegan Murray is on pace to break Donovan Mitchell’s record for most three-pointers made by a rookie. Here’s how his percentage compares to the current top-5.
— SactownBabyGiraffe (@TimMaxwell22) February 17, 2023
Murray - 41.5%
1. Mitchell - 34%
2. Lillard - 36.8%
3. Bey - 38%
4. Edwards - 32.9%
5. Doncic - 32.7%
Yeah but is he a good defender who can finish at the rim?
PorchSurfin
Starter
So basically the most made 3s on the least amount of shots. Low ceiling, high floor, middle manager type of pick.
Bare minimum.
What's absurd is his best 2 NBA qualities (shooting, perimeter defense) were essentially his 2 biggest question marks coming in. And honestly, he's done very little of what actually got him drafted as a #4 pick.
It's ova once he starts to integrate his college game with the off ball shooting and perimeter defense
As in the bare minimum amount of shots taken to own this record.
I laughed
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
"i'm gonna go support my teammate, keegan murray... i love that kid to death." stop it, i'll cry rn pic.twitter.com/LSwxW4iDAJ
— erika (@swisherika) February 19, 2023
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Iowa got absolutely dismantled and Kris had his worst game of the year. They shoulda had Keegan swap in for him at halftime.Keegan Murray in the house to watch his twin brother and former @IowaHoops teammates. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/mpGiP8cNEG
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 19, 2023
NewArena
All-Star
I really didn't think about this but it's a great great point along with Huerter now finding his shot and contributing a lot more lately. Let's get Monk back and get a winning groove going
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
In the last part of this he mentions hearing Keegan’s name at the trade deadline. I wonder if he is working with real info or just a talking head that doesn’t know anything.
"Kings would have to throw in Keegan Murray and 3 FRPs to acquire <X fringe star player>" were the only grumblings I heard.
Sounds like the typical "some people say" lead when we're about to receive media propaganda.
Sounds like the typical "some people say" lead when we're about to receive media propaganda.
Livinthedream
All-Star
They know nothing.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Yeah if Keegan is in a deal, it will be for a legit all star level talent. Even as the role player he is now. The hope is that Keegan now that he's been prompted to move up to his abilities other teams will be having to throw in those picks in a year or so.
ockingsfan
Starter
Keegan was a 3 level scorer in college. The question mark was whether his 3 point shooting would translate. I expect Keegan to unleash more of his low post and mid-range game in the next 2 years. I expect him to eventually be a 18-22 point per game scorer in 2-3 years.
Livinthedream
All-Star
Possibly. He's going to have to learn tobe crafty to get open for those mid-range shots.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Yep, that’s definitely Keegan’s twin.Pro-level shot here from Kris Murray. Late shot clock, curls off the DHO, and pulls up for a *clean* wing three. The 3-point shooting apple doesn't fall far from the tree in the Murray family pic.twitter.com/nMtT6YPU7v
— Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) February 22, 2023
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
he could probably get them right now with a simple pump fake but at the rate he hits threes it might not make sense. he just needs to increase his aggression overall and work on the bag this off-season
The current topic about Keegan reminds me of what Fox briefly mentioned in a recent interview. I think even the FO and players are aware that for this team to have long-term and future success, we need Keegan to play a big part of it.
Just in case anyone missed it, Fox was asked by a reporter about Sasha Vezenkov because our assistance coach went over to Greece to watch Sasha play during the All-Star weekend. The reporter asked Fox if he knew Sasha and Fox responded with, "you know I've actually looked at film of him, and it's funny because I tell Keegan this a lot, and I'm like, Keegan if we want to win a championship at some point, you know either you're going to be one of those guys, or we're going to find one of those guys because at the end of the day I think.. it's an extremely wing-based league where most of the time the better teams have one of the better wings in the league. Being able to see someone like him (Sasha) play and what he's done in the Euroleague is crazy... you can never have a team that's too deep... I think he would be a great fit..."
Full video:
Just in case anyone missed it, Fox was asked by a reporter about Sasha Vezenkov because our assistance coach went over to Greece to watch Sasha play during the All-Star weekend. The reporter asked Fox if he knew Sasha and Fox responded with, "you know I've actually looked at film of him, and it's funny because I tell Keegan this a lot, and I'm like, Keegan if we want to win a championship at some point, you know either you're going to be one of those guys, or we're going to find one of those guys because at the end of the day I think.. it's an extremely wing-based league where most of the time the better teams have one of the better wings in the league. Being able to see someone like him (Sasha) play and what he's done in the Euroleague is crazy... you can never have a team that's too deep... I think he would be a great fit..."
Full video:
Days after Kings assistant coach Jay Triano went to Greece to check in on Sasha Vezenkov, whose draft rights are owned by Sacramento, Kings PG De’Aaron Fox today talked about the possibility of the European superstar joining the team in the future. pic.twitter.com/xFggdg79qS
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) February 18, 2023
