Kings training camp 2025 open thread
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Tetsujin
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SacTownKid
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Yeah, and some of the guys had different jerseys yesterday. We always get this jersey thing in camp and it almost never pans out, lol.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Liking that they’re already running pick and roll with Malik and Maxime. Given Max’s ability to shoot from the perimeter, this probably gives Malik the most space to work with getting to the rim he’s had since Mike Brown thankfully decided to use Trey at the 5 dunking the Warriors series.
So what you're saying is Keegs is out of the rotation??!?
SacTownKid
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Hopefully this isn't another tired preseason. I guess it will test their conditioning early but you know if the Kings have a rough preseason fans are going to full on riot, haha.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Love it, young guys vs. vets.
I know he's been the popular to name to trade, but damn do I want Malik here long-term. Dude is just such a fun guy to root for and I think he's really embraced this team and community.
Also thought his description of the 1 vs 2 was real real interesting. That being a 1 at the NBA level has to be your "whole identity" and you have to lead the team on both ends of the floor. And the 2 you just "get to go play basketball"
I obviously think he's an incredibly dedicated professional, but if I were to prescribe what category Malik would be in, it'd be the 2. Go get to play basketball, bring the energy, bring the fun and spark the team.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Immaculate vibes may be on their way back
Joshyjosh31
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Carter and Max
Joshyjosh31
Starter
Why’s Derozan trying to draw a foul like that in a scrimmage garbage behavior
Telemachus
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Why would he play any way other than normal? That's what opponents will do in a game, so why is it garbage in a scrimmage?
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I guess you could also include not hiring a GM that can't run a press conference in the list of small victories.
as for who is who's puppet and stuff like that, ideally the GM is doing the owner's bidding which is putting out the best product on the court with the ultimate goal of winning a championship. I actually do think no matter how poorly we've gone about that, Vivek does actually share that vision.
After super enjoyable Season 1 with Mike Brown in which both Domas and Fox were tasked with running different looks of the offense, the team went away from the DHO and put the ball in Fox's hands full time. Brown was fired and by the time Zach arrived the offensive focal point had been traded and the lead assistant was out the door.So he has a focus to look for an identify?So last year they weren't even looking? Translation: We don't know who the heck we are but we're going to try to find it whereas last year we didn't try.
Zach just showed up and had to fit in with minimal practice. With no true PG save for Fultz who had been out of the league it's hard to imagine what coaching that team would be like, not to mention that Domas and Zach really struggled to get their games together. I think that regardless how anyone feels about either of these guys on the defensive end, they definitely can get it together on the offensive side and become a very effective tandem.
Will be great if Carter actually gets a shot this season.
sactowndog
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Yeah though not encouraging when a team with Maxine, Carter, IJ etc beats your supposed starters.
