[Game] Kings @ Magic - Sunday, Aug. 2 - 3 PM PT

[Tetsujin]

Remember when Kings fans wanted nothing to do with Vucevich and preffered Dedmond in free agency? LOL

My main concern was spending way too much money on one player and leaving none to address other issues. Doesn’t matter now.

 

[chief bromden]

Now the Kangz has its full grip on Fox too

 

[dude12]

Jeebus Walton, get the regulars out of there. Get some run for the youngsters.

 

[Kings_of_California]

My god this is unbelievable. Just dump the entire end of the bench on. This goose isn't just cooked, it's burnt to ash.

 

[SacTownKid]

Not to try and put a positive spin on this but these shots right here? These are the shots that if they get at the START of a game you have a chance but they won't get them playing big. It's just so out of control the players are toast.

 

[Tetsujin]

I’m willing to give Seattle everything but De’Aaron. Let us just Restart the franchise

 

[Kingfanpaul]

Way to prove the media right for leaving us out of the standings or not even mentioning us.

 

[AMR42700]

Good God. Its like they dont even care. They are in a "zone" but that zone is somewhere else not even close to the basketball court.

 

[krylia sovetov]

man, passing used to be our trademark, once upon a time

the first thing that fox needs to improve is passing, not 3pt shooting

 

[Albatros]

39 the other day for Fox. What's he got today.

 

[Volblorx8634]

My main concern was spending way too much money on one player and leaving none to address other issues. Doesn’t matter now.

In hindsight, spending too much money on one player is exactly what we need. Whether or not that player is Vucevic is another discussion. But that's been the problem all year: we have too many "role" players and no one other than Fox (doesn't take over enough) and Buddy (way too streaky) who inconsistently can impact a game. A player like Vucevic who is a consistent guy you can depend on and solidify 35 min. per game at a position is SO needed.

 

[chief bromden]

I’m willing to give Seattle everything but De’Aaron. Let us just Restart the franchise

I was just sitting here thinking that it's about time for another rebuild.

 

[Kings_of_California]

Might as well leave the bubble and head back to Sacramento.

 

[SacTownKid]

man, passing used to be our trademark, once upon a time

the first thing that fox needs to improve is passing, not 3pt shooting

In terms of the Vlade/Webber era? You know, if the problem is Vlade trying to re-create that with this unit this is doomed for all time. D'Antoni's Suns. That's the comp they need to be following.

 

[Tetsujin]

In hindsight, spending too much money on one player is exactly what we need. Whether or not that player is Vucevic is another discussion. But that's been the problem all year: we have too many "role" players and no one other than Fox (doesn't take over enough) and Buddy (way too streaky) who inconsistently can impact a game. A player like Vucevic who is a consistent guy you can depend on and solidify 35 min. per game at a position is SO needed.

I mean, the team assumed that guy would be Marvin but he’s been injured all year.

 

[Volblorx8634]

I mean, the team assumed that guy would be Marvin but he’s been injured all year.

Fair point, that's definitely not the lens from which I was thinking. And that's why they won't rebuild. Marvin is still assumed to be that guy, whether he actually will be or not.

 

[Tetsujin]

Harry is absolutely refusing to contest shots but the other guys keep funneling their man to him like he”s Gobert.

 

[chief bromden]

Baze is still locked in, nice to see

 

[Larry89]

One of the most deflating and worst games I've watched in a long time

 

[Joshoua]

I’m not sure Fox is a franchise player

 

[SacTownKid]

In hindsight, spending too much money on one player is exactly what we need. Whether or not that player is Vucevic is another discussion. But that's been the problem all year: we have too many "role" players and no one other than Fox (doesn't take over enough) and Buddy (way too streaky) who inconsistently can impact a game. A player like Vucevic who is a consistent guy you can depend on and solidify 35 min. per game at a position is SO needed.

I've brought it up before but Buddy can be a great streaky if used right. Imagine if Steph played 20-25 minutes on an off start night. Buddy's the type that usually explodes within a single game at some point. The more minutes, the more likely it happens in a given game. He's not one of those that have 5 HOF games then 5 stinkers but if he does it's usually because of MPG.

 

[Volblorx8634]

If they lose this bad to the Magic, what are the Mavs going to do to them? Win by 80? SMDH

I mean if the Magic drop 107 on us with 2:00 left to go in the 3rd, what will the Mavs score? 150 for the game? 160? Jeez

 

[jcwkings]

Remember when Bricklayer became a Pelicans fan when Boogie was traded? He was smarter than all of us. I don't know if there is a more miserable existence in sports than being a Kings fan. Like there can't be.

 

[SacTownKid]

I’m not sure Fox is a franchise player

I'm not sure the Kings run sets that will ever let us even find out.

 

[chief bromden]

This single action offense is so garbage

 

[Tetsujin]

I’m not sure Fox is a franchise player

I’m not sure Fox is a franchise player

Didn’t say this last game for some reasonn

 

[Volblorx8634]

I've brought it up before but Buddy can be a great streaky if used right. Imagine if Steph played 20-25 minutes on an off start night. Buddy's the type that usually explodes within a single game at some point. The more minutes, the more likely it happens in a given game. He's not one of those that have 5 HOF games then 5 stinkers but if he does it's usually because of MPG.

Totally on board with you. I rate Buddy more highly than others but he has to be used correctly.

 

[krylia sovetov]

In terms of the Vlade/Webber era? You know, if the problem is Vlade trying to re-create that with this unit this is doomed for all time. D'Antoni's Suns. That's the comp they need to be following.

i had a similar feeling about vlade's intentions, but with fox as a core piece... no, it's not gonna work
i saw a short clip on raptors quick passing... brings tear to my eye

 

[Sluggah]

The rest of this game should be designed to get Buddy out of his funk. Jack up 30 more shots...don’t even care.

 

[SacTownKid]

Now even the NBA spirits are telling Walton to stuff it. He's trying to pad out a big lineup to justify his next move I'd bet. He's still getting chomped though, haha.