[Game] Kings @ Suns - Dec 13, 2013, 21:00 EST

[Kingster]

That's a bit of an overstatement. He had 16 rbds and 5 steals to go with the normal double digit scoring. 2 fouls. You want too much or just enjoy being an antagonist. Or both, of course.

Actually I just want to get it off my chest because right now it feels like a 1,000 lb weight. He was horrible. Forcing shots like a madman. No poise, no brain, no patience. If you didn't know he was a talent you'd think the coach was nuts for keeping him in there. I guess I feel slightly better now... (Shaking my head).

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Is anything not IT's fault?

Sure, he was a big part of the defensive problem. But so were MT and Ben. And Cuz getting crushed by Plumlee, on both ends time and time again. And 2-13 shooting from Ben and Thornton. And JT possibly having one of his worst nights as a pro

It's beyond annoying when you continue to harp on one aspect of why we lost as if it were the only reason

Did i use his stats as the reason we lost? or did i just say it was why he should not be a starting PG? reading is fundamental

 

[VF21]

Is anything not IT's fault?

Sure, he was a big part of the defensive problem. But so were MT and Ben. And Cuz getting crushed by Plumlee, on both ends time and time again. And 2-13 shooting from Ben and Thornton. And JT possibly having one of his worst nights as a pro

It's beyond annoying when you continue to harp on one aspect of why we lost as if it were the only reason

Just a tip? The "ignore" button can be your friend. It really made the game much more enjoyable for me tonight.

 

[Glenn]

Malone complaining about ast and backcourt defense

Must be all Ben's fault.

 

[t-rex]

Malone complaining about ast and backcourt defense

Damn you jimmer. Your 5 minutes of bad defense cost us big time

 

[cuad]

I can't help but notice that this question went unanswered.

Well 'cause it's obvious that the answer is yes. I complimented Aaron Gray today. Plus, I like a lotta compliments that others give.

 

[VF21]

He initiates a ton of contact, which is great most of the time. However, you won't get every call when you're forcing the contact

Partially true. He also gets mugged under the basket a lot of the time, especially off the ball. I'm not making excuses for him so much as pointing out there are extenuating circumstances. If his name was anything other than Demarcus Cousins, I'm guessing he'd go to the foul line at least 12 times a night.

 

[dude12]

Wow.....the Cuz bashing by guys who should know better is fairly amazing.

 

[rainmaker]

Must be all Ben's fault.

Haha.

 

[theclash4u5]

Cousins had a tough shooting night but had 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals.....their guards had 57 points on 21-30 shooting. Plumlee had 12 points. Saying Cousins got out hustled would be wrong.

Plumlee had the easiest 12 points I've ever seen. Not sure he even made a shot that wasn't a dunk, plus he missed about 3-4 layups as well. He was hustling for everything tonight. I would love to see Acy come in and give us some that, because we were definitely missing some effort at times tonight.

 

[flamecrow]

i rather have jimmer shoot all of thorton and ben's wide open shots, atleast jimmer would make them but jimmer doesn't shoot anymore

 

[t-rex]

Must be all Ben's fault.

Don't forget jimmer. He made a cameo

 

[JLoss22]

I thought Cuz should have played more early on. He got Plumlee into foul trouble, which is when we should have went to Cuz the most.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Well 'cause it's obvious that the answer is yes. I complimented Aaron Gray today. Plus, I like a lotta compliments that others give.

Ah. So, based on historical trends, I trust that Gray will be on your ****list, too, by the end of the Rockets game? Why should he feel left out, after all?

 

[PurpleHaze]

Is Kings backcourt worst in WC if not entire NBA? I know it's definitely one of the worst overall. Sorry, but IT is way too small, too much tunnel vision, to be starting NBA PG. McLemore has definitely hit rookie wall, which happens to a lot of them. We're in trouble in backcourt until another trade is made which will hopefully help out.

 

[KingsCitizen]

My bet is that right after Dec 15, Malone would ask PDA for a Jarett Jack trae.
Other than Landry, Jack is Malone's other hard worker in Goldern State.

And Jack would suit well as that vet starting PG.
My call would be Jack/Gee for Thornton/Fredette.

 

[t-rex]

If PDA can trade Thornton anywhere Im having a Merry Christmas

 

[VF21]

My bet is that right after Dec 15, Malone would ask PDA for a Jarett Jack trae.
Other than Landry, Jack is Malone's other hard worker in Goldern State.

And Jack would suit well as that vet starting PG.
My call would be Jack/Gee for Thornton/Fredette.

And why would anyone trade for Thornton/Fredette?

 

[dmj]

IT's defense could be better, but our help defense and rotations were just as much of a problem. We don't have a single decent shot blocker in our entire front court, and that is why Gragic and Bledsoe were able to do so much damage in the paint.

 

[Bricklayer]

Actually I just want to get it off my chest because right now it feels like a 1,000 lb weight. He was horrible. Forcing shots like a madman. No poise, no brain, no patience. If you didn't know he was a talent you'd think the coach was nuts for keeping him in there. I guess I feel slightly better now... (Shaking my head).

Cuz 5 assists
all other starters 4 assists

bad night but I was feeling his pain

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

My bet is that right after Dec 15, Malone would ask PDA for a Jarett Jack trae.
Other than Landry, Jack is Malone's other hard worker in Goldern State.

And Jack would suit well as that vet starting PG.
My call would be Jack/Gee for Thornton/Fredette.

I would much rather trade Gay to Cleveland. And they could actually use him. Damned shame they can't make it work under the cap.

Any of you cap-ologists know what a draft pick is worth, for trade purposes?

 

[dude12]

IT's defense could be better, but our help defense and rotations were just as much of a problem. We don't have a single decent shot blocker in our entire front court, and that is why Gragic and Bledsoe were able to do so much damage in the paint.

It had nothing to do with the guards?

 

[VF21]

IT's defense could be better, but our help defense and rotations were just as much of a problem. We don't have a single decent shot blocker in our entire front court, and that is why Gragic and Bledsoe were able to do so much damage in the paint.

If we had a decent backcourt, we wouldn't have to worry quite as much about a shot blocker.

 

[JLoss22]

We need to package JT and Jimmer and prayyyyyyy we can get anything.

 

[Bricklayer]

IT's defense could be better, but our help defense and rotations were just as much of a problem. We don't have a single decent shot blocker in our entire front court, and that is why Gragic and Bledsoe were able to do so much damage in the paint.

Most, not all, but most of Plumlee's dunks were as a direct result of Cuz either having to step up to cut off the 100th penetration of the game while Plumlee slipped behind, or on the last one, for some reason it was DeMarcus Cousins having to run out to the corner to challenge the wide open corner three by Tucker I think it was, leaving the rim open again. We really do need a shotblocker, but damn, if anybody could keep their man in front of them for consecutive plays the Kigns should call a company holiday and throw a party compelte with piñata.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

We need to package JT and Jimmer and prayyyyyyy we can get anything.

Hell, let's just get rid of everyone but Slamson, and start over. I, too, want to trade all the players that rub me the wrong way.

 

[Kingster]

Cuz 5 assists
all other starters 4 assists

bad night but I was feeling his pain

Forget that. We're supposed to feel sorry for him now? That's a laugh. The leader of your team has got to have more brains than that. He just has to. His point guard antics were the topping on the cake. I can't say all the players on this team earn it every night, but Malone sure does. I don't envy him.

 

[Glenn]

If PDA can trade Thornton anywhere Im having a Merry Christmas

Expect a lump of coal.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Wow.....the Cuz bashing by guys who should know better is fairly amazing.

Not bashing. I like our players. Just call it how I see it. He complains too much, gets too many techs, etc.
He's not there yet mentally. I hope he improves and think he will

 

[VF21]

Forget that. We're supposed to feel sorry for him now? That's a laugh. The leader of your team has got to have more brains than that. He just has to. His point guard antics were the topping on the cake. I can't say all the players on this team earn it every night, but Malone sure does. I don't envy him.

No, but it would sure be nice if some of you could put away your hate for certain players and at least try to be objective.