The L - Train
Prospect
They don’t need to be the answer, just servicable role players. If they can be that this will be a good year. We have the “core” it seems, buddy, WCS and Fox.
[Game] Kings vs Wolves Friday 11/9 7PM PT - The Hammer is mildly excited about tonight's game.
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The L - Train
Prospect
You know Doug Christie through was such an underrated great part of the “good years” nice to see so many of those folks in the mix.
NewArena
All-Star
Same feeling i have. I wish he’d at least do all of the home games
Doug just ... isn’t very good. And Grant is so good at what he does, he kind of ruins what would otherwise be an exciting call. Grants side commentary is annoying but in terms of play by play, he’s unmatched IMO.
Section 101
All-Star
Stat of the game:
Fox 0 turnovers.
Fox 0 turnovers.
I thought Fox and Buddy quietly had very good games. They didn't contribute in the scoring column, but I felt like they made their presence known elsewhere. They both had double doubles. Fox with 16pts 10asts 4rebs and Buddy with 15pts 10rebs 3asts. I thought Buddy played a very good defensive game too.
Shumpert played great. Ignore his efficiency because it doesn't tell the whole story. We need a player who's not afraid to shoot. That was Shumpert tonight. He played great D on Jimmy Butler as well. Butler was held to only 3-12 FG thanks to everyone on our team. We had a bunch of boneheaded mistakes, but every time I saw that Shump had the ball, I sighed knowing he wouldn't turn it over 5s into the shotclock.
WCS played a great offensive game. Game ball goes to him. I thought he gave KAT all he could give, but KAT is just a dominant monster. Rebounding was not his fault tonight. He was often guarding KAT in the perimeter, or trying to contest KAT's shot. He can't do all of that AND rebound. He kept us in the entire game. Played great.
Shumpert played great. Ignore his efficiency because it doesn't tell the whole story. We need a player who's not afraid to shoot. That was Shumpert tonight. He played great D on Jimmy Butler as well. Butler was held to only 3-12 FG thanks to everyone on our team. We had a bunch of boneheaded mistakes, but every time I saw that Shump had the ball, I sighed knowing he wouldn't turn it over 5s into the shotclock.
WCS played a great offensive game. Game ball goes to him. I thought he gave KAT all he could give, but KAT is just a dominant monster. Rebounding was not his fault tonight. He was often guarding KAT in the perimeter, or trying to contest KAT's shot. He can't do all of that AND rebound. He kept us in the entire game. Played great.
The L - Train
Prospect
Yeah, and biggest coaching questionable decision: leaving him out as long as J did. Risky call....
gunks
Hall of Famer
I think the fact that we're playing a B2B against the freakin gosh dern Lakers tomorrow may have a bit to do with it.
I'm so pumped for tomorrow's game, I'm calling outta work and making wings!
Go Kings!
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The Hammer
All-Star
Disagree about Doug. He adds the actual NBA knowledge that had long since surpassed Jerry, with all due repsect. Doug provides a level of insight that we've never had, also I do like his enthusiasm. He brings a great vibe. Actually allows Grant to be a little more Grant as well, imo and imho, of course.
The L - Train
Prospect
Who’s making the BEAT LA thread of yore?!?!
lawlman91
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The L - Train
Prospect
For a long time it was Cousins. We anchored
the team and we built around him. Now,
Its Fox team and we build around him. WCS didn’t fit the cousins team. He fits the Fox team.
It was a risk: give up the anchor point who was our only all star or not. Seems the returns though going a different path in the short term are paying off. We’ll know more in February.
Kingsfan23
All-Star
Absolutely. I was calling on Doug to replace Jerry for years (or since I first heard Doug call a game). He’s got a buoyant, younger, energetic personality, which I prefer to the hokey uncle type. Jerry still has a nice job
NewArena
All-Star
I’m trying not to be greedy but i want that game BAD
The L - Train
Prospect
ME TOO. I live in LA and i HATE the FAKERS.
Suicide King
Starter
Suicide King
Starter
I am sure he could D-bo DC out the way any time he wants
But I feel youKangztillidie
Bench
The only real life is Kings life baby!!!!
OldSchoolKingsFan
G-League
Authentic Kings fan here. First post ever in any kind of forum. Been following this forum since last year and appreciate all the work of everyone involved in this site.
I wasn’t happy with the way the Cousins trade went down but I have to give Vlade credit where it is due. His biggest reasoning was the culture and we didn’t quite get it. Cousins was a beast but if he didn’t have a monster game we couldn’t win.
Watching games this year we are a TEAM again and man isn’t it nice!
I wasn’t happy with the way the Cousins trade went down but I have to give Vlade credit where it is due. His biggest reasoning was the culture and we didn’t quite get it. Cousins was a beast but if he didn’t have a monster game we couldn’t win.
Watching games this year we are a TEAM again and man isn’t it nice!
Kangztillidie
Bench
I wouldn't worry about it. They wil have JR guest host at least a couple times this year. Aint been too many home games yet for it to happen, but trust it will. There is no letting JR off the hook now that the team has turned the corner.I am sure he could D-bo DC out the way any time he wants
Suicide King
Starter
I'll take it one further.
He HAS improved, as he has every season. However, we are also implementing a play style that actually suits his talents.
TaxMan
Starter
It feels
Now that he’s starting to tone down some of his goofiness, I really like Doug’s insights. One of the hardest things to articulate is defense and positioning on the court and he does that very well. He’ll always be a local market guy because he’s a bit quirky (like jerry), but I like him a lot better than the dull crap I hear nba league pass
OptimusRhyme
Jive Turkey
great win!
Fox is shooting
1.8-3.2 (.563%) from three for the last 5 games! His improvements have been huge.
Can't wait till Bogi gets going!
Fox is shooting
1.8-3.2 (.563%) from three for the last 5 games! His improvements have been huge.
Can't wait till Bogi gets going!
kingsfan1984
Starter
I agree, I love Doug's insight. Very good at putting a light on all the small yet significant things that normally are not noticed or commented on. I love it. I wonder why he didn't pursue coaching though as I think he would be a fantastic assistant.
The combo of his bouyant enthusiasm matched with Grant's grumpy cynicism is a enjoyable combination too. Grant is somewhat similar to Van Gundy.
kingsfan1984
Starter
Wtf was with the refs tonight. The nba actually trying to help the wolves or something?
kingsfan1984
Starter
That Koufos hook at the end of half was magic. Need to see at least 2 of those from behind the arc a night.
KK was the unsung hero of the night for sure, Shumpert/WCS/Fox carried otherwise, man Jackson when he doesn't get scored on can be considered an amazing possession for him, the guy got lit up on literally every play he was in the game. Williams/Bjelly tried hard and did a decent amount of good but also some real awful stuff I thought DJ pulled a great sub on Bjelly at the start for not playing well not that Marvin exactly did much better but still his use of Yogi (should get more playing time) and completely removing Jackson and playing KK were game winning choices props to Dave.
KK once he retires should make a run at the shotput gold medal would be the first of it's kind.
KK once he retires should make a run at the shotput gold medal would be the first of it's kind.
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