Monk’s playmaking has been a real eye opener. The dude played entirely off of Bron and AD and Russ last year so he had absolutely no opportunity to show off his passing ability and I did not realize he was capable of seeing the floor as well as he has. Much like De’Aaron, the guy’s always had elite tools so it’s been nice seeing him put it all together. Also vaguely remember someone talking about how they thought Monk was a better pure point guard than Fox in the months leading up to that draft. Glad to see the guy with tools start to show them off.Shout-out Lyles/Monk/Metu off the bench for staying ready and being a huge reason Fox/Sabonis had just enough support to pull this one out too.
Also is Monk randomly the 3rd best passer on the team? Since starting slow the first 2, has:
16-8-7
15-7-2
19-7-0
15-5-1
in 4 of the 6 last games.
not for nothing but they mentioned more than a few times that this was the first time we played against a zone all season. Also Orlando's shooting was unreal. The height difference certainly played a factor and Brown had to figure out who matched up against who. Huerter was invisible in the first half and I'm sure that wasn't a game plan either. So just have to remember that this is still a new team, and for those who have been around a while, a new coach and new system. Hell it's actually a system. Still no idea wtf Walton was doing.I'm pretty done with Kings' addiction to slow ease-on-down-the road starts against lesser teams. Does Brown have an advanced degree in psychology? He needs it with this team. They've done this sort of thing for years now. Loved the outcome of the game and Fox's heroics, as well as his joyous passion at the end, but I'm very cautious about the prospects for a team that seems to need to get warmed up for a half before they really start playing.
Probably because he doesn't want it?
Why Gary Gerould hasn’t gotten a spin in the TV booth is beyond me
Pretty sure we know what Walton wasn't doing. Coaching.not for nothing but they mentioned more than a few times that this was the first time we played against a zone all season. Also Orlando's shooting was unreal. The height difference certainly played a factor and Brown had to figure out who matched up against who. Huerter was invisible in the first half and I'm sure that wasn't a game plan either. So just have to remember that this is still a new team, and for those who have been around a while, a new coach and new system. Hell it's actually a system. Still no idea wtf Walton was doing.
Why Gary Gerould hasn’t gotten a spin in the TV booth is beyond me
I generally agree with this assessment. We definitely have the talent on paper to finish a few games above .500. My issue with the Kings is simply the fact that what I see on paper hasn't necessarily transferred onto the hardwood the way I have wanted it to. I'll be honest with you...We've had some pretty good looking opening night rosters in recent memory, and at various points throughout our current "never-ending" postseason drought. Rosters that have made me believe that we would finally break through. What transpired in the days/weeks/months/years since has simply been one disappointment after another. And I am officially well past the point of having any expectations with this team. Not because I don't want them to do well. Not because I don't want to see postseason basketball in Sacramento. Not because I don't want to experience a playoff game in the G1C. But because I just can't anymore. I can't spend countless hours analyzing our roster heading into the season. I can't spend countless hours "number crunching" to generate projections. I just can't. All of these things have led NOWHERE. Well, at least NOWHERE that I want to be...I don't think there is anyone out here that is entirely happy about what we saw today outside of the last shot. But just as we are long past celebrating moral victories, it's probably beyond time that we can celebrate this team for gritting out wins like Charlotte and Orlando. The team that lost to Portland on opening night doesn't win today. They kept their composure. For the most part they didn't pout if a call didn't go their way (did TD get yanked after his tech?). For the first time since "scores" we seem to be building an identity, and this one is a lot grittier with dirty fingernails. I like it.
But yeah, it's a work in progress. I think this team has it in them to finish a few games above .500, that means we're still going to be disappointed a few times less than half.
When I look at the pictures, all I can think about is Independence Day, and the City Destroyers preparing to launch their attack(s).The victory laser is simultaneously the best/stupidest thing ever.
Well said. I think some of us are just dead inside after 16 years of being broken hearted. At some point it's better to just not have any expectations.I generally agree with this assessment. We definitely have the talent on paper to finish a few games above .500. My issue with the Kings is simply the fact that what I see on paper hasn't necessarily transferred onto the hardwood the way I have wanted it to. I'll be honest with you...We've had some pretty good looking opening night rosters in recent memory, and at various points throughout our current "never-ending" postseason drought. Rosters that have made me believe that we would finally break through. What transpired in the days/weeks/months/years since has simply been one disappointment after another. And I am officially well past the point of having any expectations with this team. Not because I don't want them to do well. Not because I don't want to see postseason basketball in Sacramento. Not because I don't want to experience a playoff game in the G1C. But because I just can't anymore. I can't spend countless hours analyzing our roster heading into the season. I can't spend countless hours "number crunching" to generate projections. I just can't. All of these things have led NOWHERE. Well, at least NOWHERE that I want to be...
Which is why I came into this season expecting NOTHING. Not 1 win. Not 5 wins. Not 50 wins. Not 60 wins. And definitely not even the playoffs.
Because I don't want to set lofty expectations with this team anymore, and leave the regular season behind feeling disappointed.
The team can win 35 games for all I care. But if these 35 games allow us to get a glimpse into what an efficient offense looks like, or even an efficient defense for that matter, I'll take the 35 wins and only expect that we build upon them moving forward. Heck, even if a good chunk of our 47 losses allow us to get a good glimpse into what the team CAN look like with a few minor adjustments, I'll take the 35 wins.
When I look at the pictures, all I can think about is Independence Day, and the City Destroyers preparing to launch their attack(s).
I'm pretty done with Kings' addiction to slow ease-on-down-the road starts against lesser teams. Does Brown have an advanced degree in psychology? He needs it with this team. They've done this sort of thing for years now. Loved the outcome of the game and Fox's heroics, as well as his joyous passion at the end, but I'm very cautious about the prospects for a team that seems to need to get warmed up for a half before they really start playing.
One of Monk’s former teammates recently expressed surprise at his willingness to pass the ball. Probably a result of a different role and different coaching. Love seeing that Monk has this in him… to those on the outside it probably looks like he’s “reinventing himself.”Monk’s playmaking has been a real eye opener. The dude played entirely off of Bron and AD and Russ last year so he had absolutely no opportunity to show off his passing ability and I did not realize he was capable of seeing the floor as well as he has. Much like De’Aaron, the guy’s always had elite tools so it’s been nice seeing him put it all together. Also vaguely remember someone talking about how they thought Monk was a better pure point guard than Fox in the months leading up to that draft. Glad to see the guy with tools start to show them off.
Wow! I bet a lot of us here remember most of them.
not for nothing but they mentioned more than a few times that this was the first time we played against a zone all season. Also Orlando's shooting was unreal. The height difference certainly played a factor and Brown had to figure out who matched up against who. Huerter was invisible in the first half and I'm sure that wasn't a game plan either. So just have to remember that this is still a new team, and for those who have been around a while, a new coach and new system. Hell it's actually a system. Still no idea wtf Walton was doing.
This angle of the shot is so good. De’Aaron almost walks away before the shot even went in. He knew it was good the second it left his hands.
Wow! I bet a lot of us here remember most of them.![]()
Strange post man. You are mixing multiple concepts here. If the point is that it’s better not to be down 18 at half I totally agree with you.People are saying winning ugly is still winning. Winning ugly = committing to a style that leads to winning. Like the current Grizz or the Buster Posey Giants or the Trent Dilfer Ravens.
Going down by double digits against two horrible teams over the last three games in one half of the game and then coming back, because those horrible teams continue to be horrible (either because of a lack of players or experience) is a sign of a team that is just not very good.
How many games do you expect to win, when you suck so hard, you go from a 4 point fave pre-game to only have a 16% chance of winning by half time? How well do you really think this team is playing when it's expected (past data) and projected (future outcome based on past data) win rate continues to be in the bottom 10 of the league?
People are saying winning ugly is still winning. Winning ugly = committing to a style that leads to winning. Like the current Grizz or the Buster Posey Giants or the Trent Dilfer Ravens.
Going down by double digits against two horrible teams over the last three games in one half of the game and then coming back, because those horrible teams continue to be horrible (either because of a lack of players or experience) is a sign of a team that is just not very good.
How many games do you expect to win, when you suck so hard, you go from a 4 point fave pre-game to only have a 16% chance of winning by half time? How well do you really think this team is playing when it's expected (past data) and projected (future outcome based on past data) win rate continues to be in the bottom 10 of the league?
not for nothing but they mentioned more than a few times that this was the first time we played against a zone all season. Also Orlando's shooting was unreal. The height difference certainly played a factor and Brown had to figure out who matched up against who. Huerter was invisible in the first half and I'm sure that wasn't a game plan either. So just have to remember that this is still a new team, and for those who have been around a while, a new coach and new system. Hell it's actually a system. Still no idea wtf Walton was doing.
Why Gary Gerould hasn’t gotten a spin in the TV booth is beyond me