[Game] Kings v. Pelicans - Sunday, Dec. 23 - 3PT/6ET

[Cojc]

It takes energy and effort to play great defense. I see Buddy and Fox show it most of the time.
But really believe after running the other team around for 3 quarters they are slowing a step or two and the coach puts a good defensive team in and those two guys are fast enough the opposing back court must feel like they are running in quicksand against them at the end of the game.

 

[JCTNKINGFAN]

To steal VF21 catch phrase: I LOVE THIS TEAM!

 

[Section 101]

Said it about Memphis and holds doubly true for New Orleans...this is the type of loss that could make them reevaluate their long term plans. They just played a great game and still got a huge lead walked down by a younger team who is prime competition for a playoff spot. This could have very easily been the coup de grace to AD’s tenure with the Pelicans...all due respect to New Orleans. Love the city, but these things happen, and AD has been pretty clear over the past week or so.

This is how it works. During the summer they can offer the super max. If he doesn't it take it then they can start to figure it out.

 

[Sactown ExPat]

This is how it works. During the summer they can offer the super max. If he doesn't it take it then they can start to figure it out.

He basically said he’s not taking it this weekend. After tonight, they might feel it behooves them to open the bidding now when the gaining team would have a season and a half, plus maybe two playoff runs, to woo him.

 

[joemama]

Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
We've somehow gotten to a place where the Kings look like the team the Pelicans should've built around Anthony Davis.

 

[Tetsujin]

Said it about Memphis and holds doubly true for New Orleans...this is the type of loss that could make them reevaluate their long term plans. They just played a great game and still got a huge lead walked down by a younger team who is prime competition for a playoff spot. This could have very easily been the coup de grace to AD’s tenure with the Pelicans...all due respect to New Orleans. Love the city, but these things happen, and AD has been pretty clear over the past week or so.

The last time a franchise squandered a star player this bad, we wound up trading him for Buddy Hield and the picks that would become HG and Jackson.

 

[Section 101]

He basically said he’s not taking it this weekend. After tonight, they might feel it behooves them to open the bidding now when the gaining team would have a season and a half, plus maybe two playoff runs, to woo him.

that's not what he said. He said legacy and championships mean more than money. Easy to say when the contract is not in front of you. If legacy means something to him then going the Lakers/Warriors tarnish it.

 

[JCTNKINGFAN]

18 wins and December is not finished. If I remember correctly, several people predicted they would be lucky to win 17 for the entire season. I wish everyone would appreciate and just enjoy this season and team. I hesitate to use the term magical, but it almost is.

Sadly, no matter how well this team achieves, there are still the few that are never satisfied and always find something to complain about. I LMAO when I go back and read the game thread, it’s like they cut and paste the same old complaints from thread to thread.

 

[VF21]

18 wins and December is not finished. If I remember correctly, several people predicted they would be lucky to win 17 for the entire season. I wish everyone would appreciate and just enjoy this season and team. I hesitate to use the term magical, but it almost is.

Sadly, no matter how well this team achieves, there are still the few that are never satisfied and always find something to complain about. I LMAO when I go back and read the game thread, it’s like they cut and paste the same old complaints from thread to thread.

There will always be some who cannot appreciate success. At this point, it's pretty pointless to even argue with them. Just scroll past and share your enjoyment with like-minded fans.

 

[Pizzaguy93]

Not a great matchup for us...no Mirotic helps but we need to keep Randle and Davis below 50 combined to stay in it. If Bogdan drops 20 we win...

*Cough*

 

[TaxMan]

18 wins and December is not finished. If I remember correctly, several people predicted they would be lucky to win 17 for the entire season. I wish everyone would appreciate and just enjoy this season and team. I hesitate to use the term magical, but it almost is.

Sadly, no matter how well this team achieves, there are still the few that are never satisfied and always find something to complain about. I LMAO when I go back and read the game thread, it’s like they cut and paste the same old complaints from thread to thread.

Whenever I get upset about a blown game or over reaction to a loss on this site, my go-to reality check is to see how our record stacks up against the last surprise kings team: 1998. Through 33 games, the 1998 squad just lost their second in a row to drop to 14 and 19 on the season. That team had a big run down the stretch to make the 8th seed (strike shortened season), but so far this current team is taking the league by storm just as much as back in the day. Enjoy the ride....every win and loss. Expectations will go up next year, this is a magical team that we’ll hopefully look back on with the same fondness as 1998.

 

[sactowndog]

To steal VF21 catch phrase: I LOVE THIS TEAM!

My wife who has said this team sucks for 5 years blurted out I LOVE THIS TEAM. I looked at her in amazement.

 

[sactowndog]

It takes energy and effort to play great defense. I see Buddy and Fox show it most of the time.
But really believe after running the other team around for 3 quarters they are slowing a step or two and the coach puts a good defensive team in and those two guys are fast enough the opposing back court must feel like they are running in quicksand against them at the end of the game.

Yep, we need to keep playing Yogi and Giles, add Bagley when he comes back, and keep running people off the floor!!

 

[Sactown ExPat]

that's not what he said. He said legacy and championships mean more than money. Easy to say when the contract is not in front of you. If legacy means something to him then going the Lakers/Warriors tarnish it.

The contract is permanently in front of him. The supermax is in front of him right now. He can’t sign it—but he can most definitely verbally accept it. Instead of talking up the Pelicans, he’s talking about legacy and championships the day after he has dinner with his agent, I mean friend, Lebron James.

The point is, we just walked down two veteran squads that potentially had their futures on the line—these are darn close to playoff type wins.

 

[TaxMan]

The contract is permanently in front of him. The supermax is in front of him right now. He can’t sign it—but he can most definitely verbally accept it. Instead of talking up the Pelicans, he’s talking about legacy and championships the day after he has dinner with his agent, I mean friend, Lebron James.

The point is, we just walked down two veteran squads that potentially had their futures on the line—these are darn close to playoff type wins.

I’m still trying to figure out how Labron can own a sports agency that represents current players around the league and that it somehow doesn’t violate the tampering rules the league has in its cba.

 

[Section 101]

The contract is permanently in front of him. The supermax is in front of him right now. He can’t sign it—but he can most definitely verbally accept it. Instead of talking up the Pelicans, he’s talking about legacy and championships the day after he has dinner with his agent, I mean friend, Lebron James.

The point is, we just walked down two veteran squads that potentially had their futures on the line—these are darn close to playoff type wins.

No it's not and he can't do anything verbally that's binding. There's still around 50 games in the season a lot can happen. Lebron or Magic could say something and get the Lakers banned from signing or trading for him.

 

[Section 101]

I’m still trying to figure out how Labron can own a sports agency that represents current players around the league and that it somehow doesn’t violate the tampering rules the league has in its cba.

He doesn't.

https://www.si.com/nba/2017/07/31/lebron-james-klutch-sports-group-ownership-investigation

 

[VF21]

I’m still trying to figure out how Labron can own a sports agency that represents current players around the league and that it somehow doesn’t violate the tampering rules the league has in its cba.

Because he's the great and powerful Lebron James, upon whom mere mortals must gaze with averted eyes.

 

[Kangztillidie]

He changed the pace on Randle with his quickness until Randle finally posted him up and then Joerger brought back Bjelica to finish it out. JJ did as good a job as any guy we have guarding Randle. Randle is a load.

Yeah Bagley has Randle handled. Too bad he wasn't available.

 

[Kingster]

Said it about Memphis and holds doubly true for New Orleans...this is the type of loss that could make them reevaluate their long term plans. They just played a great game and still got a huge lead walked down by a younger team who is prime competition for a playoff spot. This could have very easily been the coup de grace to AD’s tenure with the Pelicans...all due respect to New Orleans. Love the city, but these things happen, and AD has been pretty clear over the past week or so.

The loss of Mirotic and Payton is huge for them. To me, it would be stupid for AD to leave in those circumstances.

 

[burekijogurt]

We won't backdown, cause this is Sactown!!

Just finished watching the replay. But I wish I did not go back and read the thread. Was feeling pumped, now I feel icky. I'll wash it away with that cool little cartoon intro rap...

 

[fnordius]

Dessert time: Lakers and Clips both lost tonight, so we're only one game behind either.

 

[Noble]

Why do I always hear Johnny 5 aka Vivek Ranadive voice when i see that phrase?

I Love this teeaaaammm!

 

[burekijogurt]

Dessert time: Lakers and Clips both lost tonight, so we're only one game behind either.

A cherry on top if we can knock those two out back to back.

 

[Kingz19]

They're having Marvin's little brother interview the Kings. Is this a regular thing?

This reminded me of something and now it’s bugging me.

Does anybody remember that red head kid that used to do locker rooms interviews with the Kings players in the 90’s? I think it was for local public broadcasting. They would show no commentary highlights of recent home games and this kid would get locker room access for years. I figured he must’ve been somebody in the organizations son. What was his name? I thought it was Ty but I can’t remember the last name. I was a kid but I always watched those wondering how he got the gig

 

[kingsfan1984]

Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
We've somehow gotten to a place where the Kings look like the team the Pelicans should've built around Anthony Davis.

Seems trading for Cuz was not so good for them. Bet they regret losing buddy now

 

[Tetsujin]

Seems trading for Cuz was not so good for them. Bet they regret losing buddy now

Trading for Boogie was okay. Failing to build a team around AD and him and then promptly overplaying Boogie so much that his leg gave out and then deciding not to re-sign him in the offseason however...

 

[steelevt]

For Christmas I want 20 wins by the new year!

It's OK to be greedy and ask for 21 wins

 

[Nokidding]

Buddy is just doing insane work, Fox was great all around, Bogie got his legs back, WCS had a good scoring game (really wish he would protect the rim more), Bjelica (despite a poor offensive game) defensively pretty much locked down Randle and at times Davis as well as you can and good little spurts from Yogi and Jackson/Shump.

If we could get a bit more rim protection this would be a nasty team.

 

[VF21]

Buddy is just doing insane work, Fox was great all around, Bogie got his legs back, WCS had a good scoring game (really wish he would protect the rim more), Bjelica (despite a poor offensive game) defensively pretty much locked down Randle and at times Davis as well as you can and good little spurts from Yogi and Jackson/Shump.

If we could get a bit more rim protection this would be a nasty team.

You might want to acknowledge his 17 rebounds, since it's a career high for him.