[Game] Kings @ Mavericks, 12/31/14. 5:30 PST, 8:30 EST

[enigma99a]

I've got a challenge for IT. Set someone else up for the shot instead of taking it. But he can't do it, can he.

 

[t-rex]

What is Thomas doing? Was that the best play available? Dang! Put in freaking McCallum for offensive purposes.

 

[Chubbs]

I don't know but it seems he shoots about 10% in these end of quarter situations. Wonder what the numbers actually are. Seems pretty awful.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Rudy Gay has proven to be a clutch player and outstanding with Buzzer Beaters. he is also scoring very well tonight. Why the HELL does Pizza Boy dominate the ball on every end of quarter situation? it should always be in Rudy's hands

 

[VF21]

Maybe if he'd have kept his dad Brendon Malone on staff such matters might have been handled better - we'll never know. Plus, never heard why his assistant dad was dumped or just left on his own.

Word around the old water cooler was that dad realized he needed to let Mike take this one alone, that his presence put people in a situation where they might have to choose between deferring to his experience over honoring what the head coach was saying or vice versa. Didn't want that kind of situation to develop, so he stepped down.

 

[Glenn]

IT has 2 min more than Rudy which is good or bad depending on the reason. It's clear that Rudy's 18 pts is more than IT's 4 pts. What's that tell you about what IT will do in the second half.

 

[Toasty]

The team is better with IT on the floor than anyone else we have.

 

[Glenn]

What is percentage of last shots of quarter that IT takes vs. any one else on Kings?

About 20% which is OK but let's see what the percentage is by the end of the game.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

The team is better with IT on the floor than anyone else we have.

Rudy Gay disagrees

 

[Gilles]

IT has 2 min more than Rudy which is good or bad depending on the reason. It's clear that Rudy's 18 pts is more than IT's 4 pts. What's that tell you about what IT will do in the second half.

Hustlin' chucker will chuck?!

 

[VF21]

I have deleted a comment I made that stepped over the line. I apologize.

 

[enigma99a]

The team is better with IT on the floor than anyone else we have.

I hope that's sarcasm.

 

[Bricklayer]

The team is better with IT on the floor than anyone else we have.

That's the theory at least.

 

[PurpleHaze]

I've totally had it with IT. He's not only problem but it starts with self-described "leader of the team." "Team" another word for IT - Pizza Guy, Hustlin' Huskie, Grant & Jerry fan club fave, Coach Malone teachers pet, etc.

 

[t-rex]

The team is better with IT on the floor than anyone else we have.

I guess I'll shut up now and enjoy hero ball.

 

[Glenn]

The team is better with IT on the floor than anyone else we have.

I think the team looks better with Jimmer.

 

[Toasty]

We were down by 11 and now it is 5?

 

[treach1976]

We were down by 11 and now it is 5?

Answer: Rudy Gay...

 

[fanop]

do you guys think Gay's option on resigning with the kings will depend on how we finish up the year? He's the only consistent player on our team other than Cuz. If he sees that we'll never be a playoff team* will he decide to opt out and sign with another team?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

....

 

[VF21]

Four different Pizza Guy commercials during the half-time?

 

[theclash4u5]

I've got a challenge for IT. Set someone else up for the shot instead of taking it. But he can't do it, can he.

Oh yeah? Well can you name how many Pizza Guy locations there are?!

 

[Glenn]

IT has taken more shots than any other King even Rudy. I know it is old and uninspired to pick on IT but when you see reasons why he may be costing us games, it is very difficult to stay quiet.

 

[PurpleHaze]

We were down by 11 and now it is 5?

Well, we do usually play Dallas tough but still have lost something like 18 in a row at their place. Maybe they're just playing with us like a cat sometimes plays with a mouse before deciding enough is enough. Hopefully, Coach Malone says right things in half time locker room and Kings actually somehow win - before heading to San Antonio.

 

[t-rex]

We were down by 11 and now it is 5?

Story of our season so far.

 

[Gilles]

With all the obvious offensive lapses, AWOL defense and losing rebounding battle Kings are still within 5 from PO team from the West, which leader is shooting 7-8 so far.

 

[VF21]

do you guys think Gay's option on resigning with the kings will depend on how we finish up the year? He's the only consistent player on our team other than Cuz. If he sees that we'll never be a playoff team* will he decide to opt out and sign with another team?

1. Nope.

2. He's liking it here and he likes the bright future the team has. He's said so, and his actions are speaking very loudly.

How do you know we'll "never be a playoff team"?

 

[Glenn]

Oh yeah? Well can you name how many Pizza Guy locations there are?!

4? One halftime commercial for each outlet.

 

[VF21]

....

That truly speaks volumes.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Hopefully someone told Pizza Guy at half time that Rudy Gay is 6/6 for 18pts, the job of the PG would be to get that man some more shots instead of continuing to force his own shots......