McLemore facing TOUGH opposition, says Voisin

[VF21]

Ailene Voisin: Kings rookie McLemore still learning the NBA game
By Ailene Voisin
avoisin@sacbee.com
Published: Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:11 pm

One night it’s Klay Thompson, two nights later it’s Russell Westbrook, and this Friday it’s probably Kobe Bryant.

So, Ben McLemore. How was your day? How is your week looking?...


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She makes good points. We're expecting a lot from our young Mr. Ben.

 

[VF21]

And just in case you were thinking Voisin might have changed:

...McLemore – naturally sleek and sculpted at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds, and no fan of the weight room – has electrifying athleticism.

Sleek and sculpted? Can rippling muscles be far behind?

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

He better get over "not being a fan of the weight room", if he wants to ever become an elite force

 

[KingMilz]

One thing I cannot complain about with Ben is effort, even when he comes in to far and over helps he still does everything he can to recover and contest and he runs back to try get that Prince/LeBron chase down block all the time. He will learn not a concern.

 

[upinsmoke]

He does need to hit the weights though but aside that all will come in time

 

[The_Jamal]

One thing I cannot complain about with Ben is effort, even when he comes in to far and over helps he still does everything he can to recover and contest and he runs back to try get that Prince/LeBron chase down block all the time. He will learn not a concern.

Indeed. I have yet to have hustle/energy concerns with Ben. And that's 50% of the battle when you're trying to develop as a young player. As fans, we just need to let the developmental process take its course with him.

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

Well, the tough matchups sure didn't hurt him when it came to Rookie of the Month.

NBA@NBA
Just Announced: @MCW1 of the @Sixers & @BenMcLemore of the @SacramentoKings named @Kia NBA Rookies of the Month. pic.twitter.com/Umr6YWwXIm

 

[mac]

Well, the tough matchups sure didn't hurt him when it came to Rookie of the Month.

NBA@NBA
Just Announced: @MCW1 of the @Sixers & @BenMcLemore of the @SacramentoKings named @Kia NBA Rookies of the Month. pic.twitter.com/Umr6YWwXIm

Good news for Ben, but objectively speaking not that big an accomplishment when you consider the minutes he's getting. His only competition in the West has been Burke (who was injured) and Steven Adams of the Thunder, who is a back up big on a Thunder team that gets zero offense from the center position.