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2005 Kings Preview: Sorry!
Published 2:15 am PST Tuesday, November 1, 2005
They were once key pieces in the Kings game plan. But one by one - either by trade or free agency - they left Sacramento for other stops around the NBA.
Bee staff writer Joe Davidson takes a look at the former Kings out to make Sacramento "Sorry" it ever let them go:
Maurice Evans: A camp long shot last fall, his electric play had some Kings fans thinking long-term contract. Evans signed with the Pistons because he's versatile and he can defend, and hell be counted on to be an ace reserve again. How he fares against his replacement in Francisco García will be a nice subplot. Tuesday, Nov. 8 - vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.
Doug Christie: Trading Christie was as gut-wrenching a decision Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie and coach Rick Adelman have ever made. The classy veteran said he will forever speak glowingly of his Kings tour. After a forgetful stay in Orlando, how will Christie fit in with the Mavericks? Will his ankle allow him to be the player he once was? Does Kevin Martin take him to the rack in a cosmic déjà vu? Thursday, Dec. 22 - vs. Dallas, 7:30 p.m.
Chris Webber: Webber's first game for the 76ers was against the Kings after being traded from Sacramento, and he was nearly the hero at the end of regulation with a shot that just missed. C-Webb insists he's fit and healthy, but have we seen the last of the All-Star Webber? Tuesday, Jan. 3 - vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Jimmy Jackson: Of all the departed Kings, fans still bemoan this one the most. Jackson could defend and shoot; didn't want to leave Sac and could again prove to be a real thorn in franchises side in a battle of Pacific Division heavies. Friday, Feb. 10 - at Phoenix, 6 p.m.
Bobby Jackson: There were moving ovations for Vlade Divac, Webber and will be for the Christie return, and the loudest of all may be for B-Jax, whom even the common fan could relate to. Tireless energy, a penchant for hitting buzzer beaters, will he do it against the Kings now? Friday, March 10 - vs. Memphis, 7 p.m.
Cuttino Mobley: "Cat" had some good games for the Kings and torched his former teammates in a preseason game with his shooting. Can he do it for a full 48 minutes? Will he pass to Sam Cassell at all, or vice versa? Will the Clippers be a contender or well out to sea again? Sunday, Apr. 2 - vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 6 p.m.
2005 Kings Preview: Sorry!
Published 2:15 am PST Tuesday, November 1, 2005
They were once key pieces in the Kings game plan. But one by one - either by trade or free agency - they left Sacramento for other stops around the NBA.
Bee staff writer Joe Davidson takes a look at the former Kings out to make Sacramento "Sorry" it ever let them go:
Maurice Evans: A camp long shot last fall, his electric play had some Kings fans thinking long-term contract. Evans signed with the Pistons because he's versatile and he can defend, and hell be counted on to be an ace reserve again. How he fares against his replacement in Francisco García will be a nice subplot. Tuesday, Nov. 8 - vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.
Doug Christie: Trading Christie was as gut-wrenching a decision Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie and coach Rick Adelman have ever made. The classy veteran said he will forever speak glowingly of his Kings tour. After a forgetful stay in Orlando, how will Christie fit in with the Mavericks? Will his ankle allow him to be the player he once was? Does Kevin Martin take him to the rack in a cosmic déjà vu? Thursday, Dec. 22 - vs. Dallas, 7:30 p.m.
Chris Webber: Webber's first game for the 76ers was against the Kings after being traded from Sacramento, and he was nearly the hero at the end of regulation with a shot that just missed. C-Webb insists he's fit and healthy, but have we seen the last of the All-Star Webber? Tuesday, Jan. 3 - vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Jimmy Jackson: Of all the departed Kings, fans still bemoan this one the most. Jackson could defend and shoot; didn't want to leave Sac and could again prove to be a real thorn in franchises side in a battle of Pacific Division heavies. Friday, Feb. 10 - at Phoenix, 6 p.m.
Bobby Jackson: There were moving ovations for Vlade Divac, Webber and will be for the Christie return, and the loudest of all may be for B-Jax, whom even the common fan could relate to. Tireless energy, a penchant for hitting buzzer beaters, will he do it against the Kings now? Friday, March 10 - vs. Memphis, 7 p.m.
Cuttino Mobley: "Cat" had some good games for the Kings and torched his former teammates in a preseason game with his shooting. Can he do it for a full 48 minutes? Will he pass to Sam Cassell at all, or vice versa? Will the Clippers be a contender or well out to sea again? Sunday, Apr. 2 - vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 6 p.m.
. But we wouldn't be as good had we not luckily got SAR.
