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Mikki Moore Returns to Kings
by Mia Lyre, Sacbeat.com
With their young frontcourt prospects falling like flies, the Sacramento Kings have turned to an old friend.
The Kings have announced that veteran center Mikki Moore, who played for the Kings in the 2007-8 and 2008-09 seasons, will be returning to give the struggling team a boost.
"Mikki is a quality veteran, an experienced starter in this league, who we think can bring some enthusiasm to our lineup," said Kings coach Paul Westphal.
"One of the things we have really been struggling with is lack of experience, and Mikki has definitely been around the block."
Kings big men Jason Thompson (back) and Jon Brockman (knee) have recently missed time due to injury. Moore is seen both as a short term replacement, and a long term mentor by Kings general manager Geoff Petrie.
"Mikki is like the duck that warbles at the passing goose," said Petrie. "It's that type of worldly saavy that we hope he can pass on. He's a quality individual we have been eager to return to the roster as a role model for our younger players."
The Kings made room for Moore on their roster by releasing 11 year NBA veteran guard Larry Hughes on Wednesday.
Moore is not expected to be ready to suit up for Friday's home game against the Utah Jazz, but Westphal indicated he anticipated starting him once he becomes available.
"One of the great things about an old vet like Mikki is that he has kind of seen it all," said Westphal. "You can plug him right in on the fly with no complaints and no dropoff in play."
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by Mia Lyre, Sacbeat.com
With their young frontcourt prospects falling like flies, the Sacramento Kings have turned to an old friend.
The Kings have announced that veteran center Mikki Moore, who played for the Kings in the 2007-8 and 2008-09 seasons, will be returning to give the struggling team a boost.
"Mikki is a quality veteran, an experienced starter in this league, who we think can bring some enthusiasm to our lineup," said Kings coach Paul Westphal.
"One of the things we have really been struggling with is lack of experience, and Mikki has definitely been around the block."
Kings big men Jason Thompson (back) and Jon Brockman (knee) have recently missed time due to injury. Moore is seen both as a short term replacement, and a long term mentor by Kings general manager Geoff Petrie.
"Mikki is like the duck that warbles at the passing goose," said Petrie. "It's that type of worldly saavy that we hope he can pass on. He's a quality individual we have been eager to return to the roster as a role model for our younger players."
The Kings made room for Moore on their roster by releasing 11 year NBA veteran guard Larry Hughes on Wednesday.
Moore is not expected to be ready to suit up for Friday's home game against the Utah Jazz, but Westphal indicated he anticipated starting him once he becomes available.
"One of the great things about an old vet like Mikki is that he has kind of seen it all," said Westphal. "You can plug him right in on the fly with no complaints and no dropoff in play."
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