MassachusettsKingsFan
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I'm only commenting on this because I've seen more than a few people say it.
It's not true. They are different players.
[Game] Kings @ Hornets - 4/11/12
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I'm only commenting on this because I've seen more than a few people say it.
It's not true. They are different players.
rainmaker
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annihilator_33
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Seems like Tyreke might be on his way to a triple double tonight judging from the 1st quarter...6 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
There's been little question of Evans' ability to pass and make plays. What has always been in question has been his decision making, which even the biggest Evans supporters will admit comes and goes.
Kings Faithful
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He does set people up well, problem is he doesn't do it enough.... theres times where he opts to drive into 4 defensive players for a layup instead of passing to a wide open man somewhere else.
MassachusettsKingsFan
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You know what, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Does that make me a bad person?
I know a lot of people didn't like it.
BUT you also have to acknowledge the frustration Evans must feel when he does everything he's supposed to do and the player he passes to totally misses the shot - time after time after time.
Kings Faithful
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The Kings would be getting creamed right now if we were playing against a capable team. The hornets are bad....
Gerould: "Tyreke loves to go behind the back in the open court. Why? I don't know!"
You jinxed him. Your post had barely shown up and Tyreke went to the bench. Pox on you!!!
MassachusettsKingsFan
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I DO like Cousins coming back in when Evans comes out.
Ideally you want one of your two best players on the court just about all the time. Tonight, Reke is playing like our best player, so having Cousins out there without him should help.
Ideally you want one of your two best players on the court just about all the time. Tonight, Reke is playing like our best player, so having Cousins out there without him should help.
Kings Faithful
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No doubt. However he is probably more frustrated about the criticism he gets for being selfish and trying to do it himself at times... if he even acknowledges that criticism that is.
That's the second biggest grievance that I have with Smart, just after his propensity to put three (or more!) guards on the court at the same time, is his frustrating rotations.
rainmaker
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Well, parts were funny. Not sure about thoroughly enjoyed though.
MassachusettsKingsFan
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Cousins doesn't look 'all there' tonight. Not seeing the fire.
Bricklayer
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You just described the PG of the best team in the Western Conference.
xrzn
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If you surround Reke with players who can actually shoot the ball, he will on Rondo's level. It's not like teams double Rondo; they got to stick with Allen, Pierce, and KG. That leaves Rondo to look for the pass a lot easier, drive to the hoop a lot easier, and nowadays he's even knocking down jump shots. Makes life a lot easier when you're surrounded by guys who can shoot the ball.
rainmaker
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The great Bob Knight was interviewed prior to the championship game a week or two ago and said one of the biggest problems he sees in the game today is the lack of weakside, off the ball screens. He was saying there are dozens of ways to use screens to free up cutters on the weakside.
Why do I bring this up? Watch Cuz in the post. We have a player or two fake like they'll cut, or one will cut through at half speed, but for all intent there's little movement on the weakside and the cuts have little purpose, making it an iso without any options to pass too. Since we generally have three guys standing on the weakside while Cuz operates in the post, I'd love to see screens to free up cutters, and there are a number of ways to go about it. Baseline, staggered, single or double at the elbow for a cutter to curl off and either stop and pop or attack, which then opens up off the ball fades to the wing or corner where MT/IT/Jimmer could help. But having one guy do a half a** cut won't change anything.
Why do I bring this up? Watch Cuz in the post. We have a player or two fake like they'll cut, or one will cut through at half speed, but for all intent there's little movement on the weakside and the cuts have little purpose, making it an iso without any options to pass too. Since we generally have three guys standing on the weakside while Cuz operates in the post, I'd love to see screens to free up cutters, and there are a number of ways to go about it. Baseline, staggered, single or double at the elbow for a cutter to curl off and either stop and pop or attack, which then opens up off the ball fades to the wing or corner where MT/IT/Jimmer could help. But having one guy do a half a** cut won't change anything.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Oh no, did you miss the early game? This is DeMarcus pouting/pissed at the coach is what this is. He was publicly chastized, and so he is chekced out. No idea if we'll get him back or not.
MassachusettsKingsFan
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That sucks. Sprained ankles are the worst.
Glenn
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Be more specific. It's Gavin.
rainmaker
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Where was he publicly chastised? Must have missed it.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
btw, why hs jimmer been out there all this time with no more IT?
I believe you misspelled George.
Glenn
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MassachusettsKingsFan
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I saw it. He could be less 'mentally fragile'. It was a dumb pass, not sure if its worthy of being taken out, but when you commit your second foul like that .. hard to keep him in even if Smart wanted too.
It's hard to predict how guys will respond to that sort of stuff. Playing pissed off is not always a bad thing.
MassachusettsKingsFan
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Evans passes well in spurts. Rondo has been passing at an elite level for years now. He's the best passer in the league in my opinion. Saying its just because he plays with good players isn't giving him nearly enough credit. The Celtics were BAD the first few months of the season, and Rondo was still doing his thing.
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