Kings Release New JJ

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1426977008555200513

 

[jcassio]

I liked his defense, his athleticism and his attitude. But the poor guy couldn't hit two shots in a row to save his life.

 

[miltonap]

I liked him. He finally started to show something at the end of last year

 

[The_Jamal]

No surprise. He's not a Monte pick and didn't show enough to keep him in one of your developmental slots.

 

[SLAB]

Meh. Showed a sliver at the end of last season after showing next to nothing for 2 seasons Not enough to stick. Honestly I’d have considered him over Woodard though.

I’ll never forget when Vlade drafted him and the panel fell dead silent and were like “…. Uhhhhh it says he likes to dance?”

 

[upinsmoke]

"It's a cold world"

 

[sactowndog]

Meh. Showed a sliver at the end of last season after showing next to nothing for 2 seasons Not enough to stick. Honestly I’d have considered him over Woodard though.

I’ll never forget when Vlade drafted him and the panel fell dead silent and were like “…. Uhhhhh it says he likes to dance?”

Yep and this board relentless defended that stupid reach at the time

 

[Section 101]

Wonder who's decision it was to not play in summer league. If it was his that was a bad one. If the Kings then Ramsey and King's play sealed his release.

 

[SacTownKid]

He could have a solid career overseas then make his way back should defense/toughness matter again, lol.

 

[The_Jamal]

Yep and this board relentless defended that stupid reach at the time

I don't remember this at all. IIRC, a bunch of us were pissed we didn't take Bol Bol in that slot. And everyone else outside of Baja had no idea who the hell Justin James was.

Just a classic Vlade pick.

 

[SacTownKid]

I don't remember this at all. IIRC, a bunch of us were pissed we didn't take Bol Bol in that slot. And everyone else outside of Baja had no idea who the hell Justin James was.

Just a classic Vlade pick.

It was a favor pick. It had to be.

 

[sactowndog]

I don't remember this at all. IIRC, a bunch of us were pissed we didn't take Bol Bol in that slot. And everyone else outside of Baja had no idea who the hell Justin James was.

Just a classic Vlade pick.

not even close. Most of the board was defending Vlade.

 

[DesertFox]

He was actually much better than I thought, and probably will end up being a top 40ish player from the class. That isn't saying too much, as he may not play another NBA game and still end up that way.

But he wasn't on a capped out contender looking for a 14th man who won't embarrass himself. The Kings should've been taking gambles on high upside guys, not 23 year old rookies.

 

[sactowndog]

He was actually much better than I thought, and probably will end up being a top 40ish player from the class. That isn't saying too much, as he may not play another NBA game and still end up that way.

But he wasn't on a capped out contender looking for a 14th man who won't embarrass himself. The Kings should've been taking gambles on high upside guys, not 23 year old rookies.

He would have been a great free agent signing. He was a big reach at the time. Something Vlade excelled at.

 

[The_Jamal]

not even close. Most of the board was defending Vlade.

We actually agreed in that thread! It's fun to look back and see the analysis of posters I really enjoy reading and how consistently good it's been over the years.

 

[sactowndog]

We actually agreed in that thread! It's fun to look back and see the analysis of posters I really enjoy reading and how consistently good it's been over the years.

Damm I’m impressed you found it.

 

[24 rick barry]

He sucked. Never was able to move the needle to help this team. Same with Kyle Guy-great guy-but he simply needed to light it up during his playing time-and he didn't. Seems to be a common theme here... Vlade's drafting abilities or lack thereof...thinking papa g again.

 

[Tetsujin]

It was a favor pick. It had to be.

To be fair, JJ wound up looking like a borderline NBA player right in line with how Bol Bol has wound up looking.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1427329324500271111

 

[ppine]

I watched play in the Mountain West. He lacked confidence in the NBA and never adjusted to the speed of the game at this level. He could not hit anything after being a prolific scorer in college. He can play in Europe and have a good career.