Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
this is what national writers think the Kings roster looks like pic.twitter.com/qV3Ys9mqAm
— Skyler (KFR) (@SacFilmRoom) December 20, 2023
[KINGS] Comments that don't warrant their own thread (Redux)
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Before he fell off the rails, Ja was 100% on this list.
I suspect Hali is complicated but is also on the list.
Padrino
All-Star
It may or may not be a changing point, but I'm really annoyed that a bunch of other western conference teams got to beat up on the Grizzlies for 25 games while Ja was out, and the Kings haven't yet faced them once. They play them for the first time on the 31st, which leaves just enough time for Morant and the Grizz to get properly reacclimated to one another.
Section 101
All-Star
Fun fact, there are only 2 teams in the Western Conference that didn’t get to face the Grizzlies while Ja Morant was suspended.
— Will Z. Stats (@will_zimmerle) December 20, 2023
The Kings and the Warriors.
Maybe if they hadn’t have played each other 87 times this season the schedule could have been a little more balanced…
That is a 100% true ...
But yet we have to beat everyone at the end of season , right ?
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
It’s definitely a turning point for them. If they win the rest of their games at roughly the same percentage as last year they would finish 42-40. That may or may not be enough to get into the play in.
sactowndog
All-Star
Didn’t realize Nemi got picked up by the Celtics. Good for him!
coolhandluke
Starter
The more Fox vs. Ja matchups, the merrier.
Who said the game is only for people ? 
Why was there an 80-pound dog sitting courtside at Lakers game next to Kevin Bacon? (yahoo.com)
Why was there an 80-pound dog sitting courtside at Lakers game next to Kevin Bacon? (yahoo.com)
Adams is out, Brooks is in Houston (and gave us problems there) and Fox never sleeps on a matchup vs. Ja. I actually think we'll be fine, Memphis isn't the team they were last year with or without Ja.
Hoovtrain
All-Star
the beer leopards are majestic
captain bill
All-Star
New take guys: consistency is bad https://t.co/l3VTPSKjIo
— De'Aaron Fox (@swipathefox) December 19, 2023
Lol
They name teams the same way in the Japanese baseball league (NPB) which has given rise to the similarly majestic "Ham Fighters" of Hokkaido.
Telemachus
Starter
Here's the problem for them. They have to win 61% of their games the rest of the season to get to .500.
Sabonis has nearly 50% of his career triple doubles in Sacramento - 17 in 119 regular season games if my stat checking is right. The other 18 came in the remainder of his 541 game career (not sure if this is playoffs or not)
This 5 seasons = the same player is a bad take since 17 of these happened in the last 100 games.
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Poole had some nice things to say about the Kings after the game
See_Hanks
Bench
Can you imagine a 3pt shooting Tyreke Evans, or a Cousins from 2017? I think Cousins attitude ruined the NBA for him, because the guy can shoot 3pt shots now, he can pass with the best centers and can still rebound and score inside. He burned all his bridges though in the NBA. Evans of course did the same and is suspended for life I guess. I don't think he has any interest in coming back. It's sad because he would make a damn good SG that can handle the ball since he learned how to shoot 3s. (Saw someone mention DC playing in Taiwan so figured I would go into the past)
Evans is allowed back in the NBA and Cousins just isn't healthy enough to stick.
I know what u mean, and while Lavine is a hell of a talent, Grant would fit so much better. Rebounding, athleticism, surprising shot blocking.
People get so stuck in player biases of who they were as opposed to who they are. Both guys are shells of themselves as their peak. And certainly not players you want on huge contracts
macadocious
Starter
Jerami Grant has played great this year. I don't think it's sustainable, but it''s been really impressive. So not sure how he is a shell of his Peak, I'd argue he's never been better.
Chupacabra
Starter
One of the common opinions about teams the Kings struggle with is teams that have length, Boston and N.O. among them. However, when I look at the teams we have beaten I can name multiple long teams: Minnesota, OKC, Denver, LA. In some of these cases we kicked butt. With that said, long teams whose best players are long wing players are the teams that we have the most problems with: Boston, N.O., LAC. It probably has to do with available wing defenders just lacking size and length.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
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glad we can just enjoy Vlade being at games now without the fear of him accidentally trading a guy at halftime or something.
glad we can just enjoy Vlade being at games now without the fear of him accidentally trading a guy at halftime or something.
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Tatum Brown, Zion BI, Claw PG are 3 of the most talented duos in the league so adding to what you said they give almost everyone trouble.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
"Kings fans are just different" exhibit 59916: Lady cries over getting a sign Keon Ellis jersey.
This morning, my mom opened her present. A signed jersey from her favorite player, @Tyrese_Ellis00. Shoutout to my good friend @thatl0calguy and Keon for making this an unforgettable Christmas for my mom https://t.co/sxhNOoK9FL pic.twitter.com/vEHmFjaZRr
— Alex Daniels (@DanielsAlex_) December 26, 2023
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
In case you don't understand or appreciate the bond between the Sacramento Kings and their fans:
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) December 27, 2023
Dana Daniels' favorite Kings player is Keon Ellis. For Christmas, she was given his autographed jersey.
(@Tyrese_Ellis00, @DanielsAlex_, @SacramentoKings, @thatl0calguy) pic.twitter.com/W79CAXxjbD
^Your VF21 Fan of the Month
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Athletic’s team shooting rankings
20. Sacramento Kings | Average rank: 17.6
2022 rank: 11th
Greatest strength: Third in 3s per game
Greatest weakness: 29th in midrange field goals per game
Analysis: Sacramento’s entire perimeter rotation hunts 3s, which puts pressure on teams. But De’Aaron Fox is the only consistent threat in the midrange, while the Kings are relatively average when it comes to shooting accuracy. The Kings also are hurt by Fox (73.8 percent) and Domantas Sabonis (66.5 percent) being poor free-throw shooters.
20. Sacramento Kings | Average rank: 17.6
2022 rank: 11th
Greatest strength: Third in 3s per game
Greatest weakness: 29th in midrange field goals per game
Analysis: Sacramento’s entire perimeter rotation hunts 3s, which puts pressure on teams. But De’Aaron Fox is the only consistent threat in the midrange, while the Kings are relatively average when it comes to shooting accuracy. The Kings also are hurt by Fox (73.8 percent) and Domantas Sabonis (66.5 percent) being poor free-throw shooters.
