[Game] Kings vs Fakers Saturday 11/10 7PM PT - The Hammer is VERY excited about tonight's game.
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Young teams are gonna have games like this. 3rd game in 4 nights with terrible air quality, yeah our guys were gonna get gassed.
The Lakers are better than their record would indicate (Lebron teams aren't gonna stay sub .500), and this Kings team is probably worse than its record would indicate. It sucks that those dirty Lakers beat us at home, but whatever.
Fox continues to look like a future superstar. Buddy is gonna bounce back. Bogs did his thing where he shot like crap but still has an awesome impact - can't wait until he shakes the rust off. We'd all like to see more paint protection from WCS, but at least he was crashing the glass tonight (when not in foul trouble).
As for Bagley? Two doo doo games in a row. He's trying to do too much out there. All of that out of control stuff that resulted in TOs tonight is gonna make him a really tough cover in a few seasons once he refines his game and tightens up those handles. But for now it would be nice to see him settle back into an energy big role (with a 3pt attempt here and there). He'll get there.
The Lakers are better than their record would indicate (Lebron teams aren't gonna stay sub .500), and this Kings team is probably worse than its record would indicate. It sucks that those dirty Lakers beat us at home, but whatever.
Fox continues to look like a future superstar. Buddy is gonna bounce back. Bogs did his thing where he shot like crap but still has an awesome impact - can't wait until he shakes the rust off. We'd all like to see more paint protection from WCS, but at least he was crashing the glass tonight (when not in foul trouble).
As for Bagley? Two doo doo games in a row. He's trying to do too much out there. All of that out of control stuff that resulted in TOs tonight is gonna make him a really tough cover in a few seasons once he refines his game and tightens up those handles. But for now it would be nice to see him settle back into an energy big role (with a 3pt attempt here and there). He'll get there.
Sorry guys... was out all night at Round Corner here in Sac... btw... best bar in town... let's have a Kings night there sometime!
Here's my comment on the game: WE ARE IN A GOOD PLACE! Don't get down people, I swear, please, don't do the normal thing, because this is not our normal team. These guys need to learn how to lose, if that makes sense. They need to learn how to play their game, stick to it, and lose, and yes... of course, learn from it. That's a given with Joerger around. We have to assume that. But I've seen nothing that will dampen my excitement about this team. We lost. We didn't play that great. But we played our game and did give a good effort. I shall tolerate no defeatism please! I love you all!
Go Kings!!!
Here's my comment on the game: WE ARE IN A GOOD PLACE! Don't get down people, I swear, please, don't do the normal thing, because this is not our normal team. These guys need to learn how to lose, if that makes sense. They need to learn how to play their game, stick to it, and lose, and yes... of course, learn from it. That's a given with Joerger around. We have to assume that. But I've seen nothing that will dampen my excitement about this team. We lost. We didn't play that great. But we played our game and did give a good effort. I shall tolerate no defeatism please! I love you all!
Go Kings!!!
Sorry guys... was out all night at Round Corner here in Sac... btw... best bar in town... let's have a Kings night there sometime!
Here's my comment on the game: WE ARE IN A GOOD PLACE! Don't get down people, I swear, please, don't do the normal thing, because this is not our normal team. These guys need to learn how to lose, if that makes sense. They need to learn how to play their game, stick to it, and lose, and yes... of course, learn from it. That's a given with Joerger around. We have to assume that. But I've seen nothing that will dampen my excitement about this team. We lost. We didn't play that great. But we played our game and did give a good effort. I shall tolerate no defeatism please! I love you all! Go Kings!!!
Here's my comment on the game: WE ARE IN A GOOD PLACE! Don't get down people, I swear, please, don't do the normal thing, because this is not our normal team. These guys need to learn how to lose, if that makes sense. They need to learn how to play their game, stick to it, and lose, and yes... of course, learn from it. That's a given with Joerger around. We have to assume that. But I've seen nothing that will dampen my excitement about this team. We lost. We didn't play that great. But we played our game and did give a good effort. I shall tolerate no defeatism please! I love you all!
Go Kings!!!
Well, Buddy had quite a night...
It's whatever. He's been killing it almost every game. I'll live with one bad...very bad, extraordinarily bad night.
I would like to see Bagley grab more boards. He was a ++ rebounder at Duke (~11/game). His offensive game will come, he's already shown flashes. But rebounding is the one skill that's supposed to translate pretty quickly to the NBA level.
It's whatever. He's been killing it almost every game. I'll live with one bad...very bad, extraordinarily bad night.
I would like to see Bagley grab more boards. He was a ++ rebounder at Duke (~11/game). His offensive game will come, he's already shown flashes. But rebounding is the one skill that's supposed to translate pretty quickly to the NBA level.
An ugly game. We can blame it on the Kings brutal running style two nights in a row. A lot of shots were short, indicating fatigue.
The Lakers ripped us up inside. The Kings defense without Koufos is kind of like a tootsie roll pop, hard on the outside with a chewy soft center.
I was yelling at the screen last night which is unusual. I am really tired of watching Kings players especially those named Mason, Shumpert and Fox dribble the ball around for 10 seconds. This is the modern NBA. Pass the ball. Move it. It reminded me of Van Gundy's harsh remarks in the preseason that the Kings "Need to learn to play some earnest team defense, and learn to pass the ball willingly to find the open man."
The Lakers ripped us up inside. The Kings defense without Koufos is kind of like a tootsie roll pop, hard on the outside with a chewy soft center.
I was yelling at the screen last night which is unusual. I am really tired of watching Kings players especially those named Mason, Shumpert and Fox dribble the ball around for 10 seconds. This is the modern NBA. Pass the ball. Move it. It reminded me of Van Gundy's harsh remarks in the preseason that the Kings "Need to learn to play some earnest team defense, and learn to pass the ball willingly to find the open man."
What’s the deal with coach and Yogi? I would really like to see him get some of franks minutes. I guess he’s more of a gunner, but feels like that helps keep the pace high when fox is out of the game. Otherwise, it feels like we always get the frank half court reset with him dribbling until about 8 seconds on the clock.
You know, I really wanted Luka. The fact that he's out there playing like a ROY is no surprise. I also think he and Fox could coexist. Lebron and Kyrie worked (well, until Irving dipped), CP3 and Harden worked. It never hurts to have more passing and ball handling. Luka in that Bjelica role would have been awesome for us.
But I get why Vlade rolled the dice with Bagley. Fox and Luka would each have had to sacrifice their games a bit, but if Bagley reaches his potential, the two man game between he and Fox is going to absolutely wreck opponents.
Bagley has a great work ethic and all of a sudden it would seem our coaching staff can develop players. I think he's going to be a beast as soon as next season, but this rookie year is gonna have its rough patches.
No reason to panic and call for Vlade's head just yet. This team has turned the corner.
But I get why Vlade rolled the dice with Bagley. Fox and Luka would each have had to sacrifice their games a bit, but if Bagley reaches his potential, the two man game between he and Fox is going to absolutely wreck opponents.
Bagley has a great work ethic and all of a sudden it would seem our coaching staff can develop players. I think he's going to be a beast as soon as next season, but this rookie year is gonna have its rough patches.
No reason to panic and call for Vlade's head just yet. This team has turned the corner.