[Game] Kings vs Timberwolves, Wednesday, Dec. 12 - 7PT/10ET

[kingdivac]

you have to give the Raps some credit here, no? they are big, strong and lengthy. It's a perfect team to give the Warriors fits.

I give the Raptors some credit for their offense and aggression, but it wasn't their defense really! When Curry is bricking shots, things go well for the opponent. Well, when any player is bricking shots, actually. The Raptors looked focused on offense for sure.

 

[Sneak]

Yeah if WCS can even reach 60% on his FT’s and play the defense he did tonight I could live with that.
There were so many players who played great tonight but Bagley is going to be scary good. That put back was nice out jump 3 defenders and you are back in the air to score before they can even react.

Great game guys!!!

The question is how much would you pay for that?

 

[SLAB]

I wish post-Stockton Giles would get a legitimate 10 game stretch.

 

[Tetsujin]

I wish post-Stockton Giles would get a legitimate 10 game stretch.

It's a long season. Still fifty-something more games left. He'll get some burn eventually.

 

[Kingster]

Is this legitimate or sarcasm?

It's legit. Coach wants him to know he's playing.

 

[kingsboi]

Fox post-game comment to James Ham when Ham comments that Yogi was playing like him, running as fast as he can: "I don't run as fast as I can." Dude can play even faster?

well he is 19 years old so he has a lot of tread on those wheels before they deteriorate

 

[Kingster]

Fox post-game comment to James Ham when Ham comments that Yogi was playing like him, running as fast as he can: "I don't run as fast as I can." Dude can play even faster?

Fox was serious. It cracked me up when he said that, and Ham nearly lost it also.

 

[kingdivac]

Fox post-game comment to James Ham when Ham comments that Yogi was playing like him, running as fast as he can: "I don't run as fast as I can." Dude can play even faster?

I'd like to see Fox run a 40....maybe 4.4 I'm thinkin.

 

[Sneak]

I wish post-Stockton Giles would get a legitimate 10 game stretch.

Man that is very difficult right now... I think he is really going to have to wait for an injury, a trade (that includes KK and doesn'thave a big coming back), or next year.

 

[Hoovtrain]

Zooming through this thread post-game and I just have to give you props for this pull....Police Academy. Right there in my prepubescent self hall of fame with Fletch, Naked Gun, and One Crazy Summer.

One crazy summer is an underrated movie. One of my favorites

 

[kingsboi]

It's a long season. Still fifty-something more games left. He'll get some burn eventually.

Joerger needs to carefully manage some of his players minutes as the season winds down so the players don't hit a wall, that's why all the depth comes in handy and the Kings also need to fix their back to back issues they have.

 

[Sneak]

I'd like to see Fox run a 40....maybe 4.4 I'm thinkin.

I bet faster. Fast like a fox baby!

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Bagley is going to be absolutely special. My goodness

I just can't wait to see how he is after another 20 or so games under his belt, especially if the team keeps rolling. Love his motor.

 

[macadocious]

So like imagine this team in a year with Giles playing KK minutes + and hopefully a starting 3 and D SF.

Fox/Yogi
Buddy/Bogi
SF/Shump
Bjelica/Giles
Bagley

WCS??

 

[Tetsujin]

I'd like to see Fox run a 40....maybe 4.4 I'm thinkin.

I'm thinking faster. I think if he played football, he'd a legit Randy Moss-type. 4.3 with elite fast-twist agility. Glad he chose basketball though.

 

[kingdivac]

I bet faster. Fast like a fox baby!

4.3 is elite NFL speed - maybe(?)

 

[TaxMan]

Apparently legit. Coach said he didn't think it was fair to have guys questioning whether they would get run, so he told Yogi he'd get minutes for the next 10 games and to not worry about small things.

I love this approach. Give guys a chance to develop a chemistry with at least a chunk of games. Be honest with them and let them know their time will come. Very well could be the same message he has given Giles. Be patient, don’t stress out about playing time right now. Your time will come.

 

[Kingster]

I've been tough on WCS, but I've got to hand it to him in this game. He played tough D, didn't try to do too much on offense against KAT (a good thing), got some loose balls and some rebounds. Then he gets the yips on his free throws, but he got it right in the end. Good for him. Glad to see him with a big smile on his face after the game.

 

[Sneak]

4.3 is elite NFL speed - maybe(?)

That guy is crazy fast... not just kind of fast... don't forget.. he has to dribble a ball, he can't pick it up and as a PG he isn't off ball to often. Plus he weighs a buck 20.

 

[Kingster]

I love this approach. Give guys a chance to develop a chemistry with at least a chunk of games. Be honest with them and let them know their time will come. Very well could be the same message he has given Giles. Be patient, don’t stress out about playing time right now. Your time will come.

I thought the exact same thing. In fact, when Joerger was talking I though he was sending the message to Giles in the presser.

 

[Sneak]

I've been tough on WCS, but I've got to hand it to him in this game. He played tough D, didn't try to do too much on offense against KAT (a good thing), got some loose balls and some rebounds. Then he gets the yips on his free throws, but he got it right in the end. Good for him. Glad to see him with a big smile on his face after the game.

I think today was a very good day for him to learn what winning looks like for him. He needs to stop being an offensive star, and just look to be a lock down defender, that would help the team win. I bet he will keep what he did today up. It is going to be VERY exciting if he does.

 

[Kingster]

I think today was a very good day for him to learn what winning looks like for him. He needs to stop being an offensive star, and just look to be a lock down defender, that would help the team win. I bet he will keep what he did today up. It is going to be VERY exciting if he does.

Couldn't agree more. Maybe it's grow-up time for WCS. It's got to be nice for him to win against KAT. I noticed him talking to KAT at the end of the game and WCS had the wry smiles and KAT didn't look too happy.

 

[KestrelKing]

I'd like to see Fox run a 40....maybe 4.4 I'm thinkin.

Dude he’s way faster than 4.4. He could run 4.2 with combat boots.

 

[Kingster]

Sometimes I'd really like it if you could hear every comment made by the opposing players. I'd especially like to hear what they say about Fox. It would be hilarious. As a kid one of my favorite Marvel characters was the Flash. Fox is deserving of that name.

 

[Livinthedream]

This makes sense. Was baffled why Yogi suddenly disappeared from rotation during Denver game when he had been playing solid. Appears it was a planned they will take turns

Joeger has said in previous seasons that he evaluates everything in 10 game blocks. He doesn't like to change lineups unless players have had 10 games to show what they can do.

 

[VladtheWebber]

Sometimes I'd really like it if you could hear every comment made by the opposing players. I'd especially like to hear what they say about Fox. It would be hilarious. As a kid one of my favorite Marvel characters was the Flash. Fox is deserving of that name.

I believe you are referring to DC. Sorry, had to do it. Haha.

 

[macadocious]

I thought the exact same thing. In fact, when Joerger was talking I though he was sending the message to Giles in the presser.

LOL do you guys think Giles isn’t aware of his status?

This isn’t 1983 college basketball. The coaches actually talk to the players.

 

[Sneak]

I believe you are referring to DC. Sorry, had to do it. Haha.

 

[Kingster]

LOL do you guys think Giles isn’t aware of his status?

This isn’t 1983 college basketball. The coaches actually talk to the players.

Of course. But it can't hurt to say in public what you say in private.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1073102083283283968

Dear Vlade, please sign Shump to a ten year contract.

Sincerely, me.