Nitpick: Adelman didn't get fired. The Maloofs, in the first of many dumb cost-cutting moves, decided not to renew his contract. Rick was the last coach of the Kings who wasn't fired BTW. (Not counting George Karl...yet).
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Nitpick: Adelman didn't get fired. The Maloofs, in the first of many dumb cost-cutting moves, decided not to renew his contract. Rick was the last coach of the Kings who wasn't fired BTW. (Not counting George Karl...yet).
The firing of Thibs was utter-ridiculous. It's comparable to the 9ers with Harbaugh. You fire a proven coach because of why? I don't blame Hoiberg at all. He was dealt a poor hand
Hmm. I hadn't thought about that. It looks like Kenny Natt had a contract option that wasn't picked up, though. I'm not entirely sure that counts as a firing in my book. (I'm also not entirely sure Kenny Natt counts as a "coach" in my book...)
We have breaking news: former King Jason Thompson hit a three-pointer in the first half, against San Antonio. It's the second three-pointer he's hit since getting traded to Toronto, and the third of his career.
I don't know why that statistic amuses me.
I don't know why that statistic amuses me.
macadocious
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I am the same. I could not tell you one thing about that season.
kingsboi
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Are you surprised? 9 out of 10 times you can't go wrong in drafting Kentucky players, they are either all-stars or productive players in one way or another.
LPKingsFan
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Remember when we wanted to convert him to SF?
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KingMilz
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If Indiana makes the playoffs the top 3 players who have not played a playoffs game/longest stretch without one will all have made it into the playoffs in Jason Thompson/Rodney Stuckey/CJ Miles and last season Charlie V (was #1), Tyreke/Eric Gordon/Aminu all got out of the top 10. in terms of never playing in one.
Ouch...
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Memphis Grizzlies released Ray McCallum Jr. and Detroit Mercy College fired head coach Ray McCallum Sr. Tough day for the McCallum family.
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Memphis Grizzlies released Ray McCallum Jr. and Detroit Mercy College fired head coach Ray McCallum Sr. Tough day for the McCallum family.
Telemachus
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Wow! That's rough.
Boogie_Fever
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Seeing Wiggins and KAT coming together for the Wolves makes me bummed since we all hoped Reke and Boogie would have been our big two. Karl Anthony-Towns is something else though. He's going to end up being better than Boogie and Davis in a few years. He's real special.
KingsFanGER
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For me it's difficult judge if Towns might end up being better than Boogie or AD. He is so different than Cousins.
What stands out to me with Towns is his ability to guard the perimeter. His defense when switched on Curry was outstanding. Cousins will never be able to defend like that, because of the way his body is built. But is Towns the better player because of that or just the better fit for this guard driven league?
One thing the Warriors vs Wolves gane showed, was that the Warriors run into trouble, when their speed and size on the perimeter is matched. Wiggins, Lavine, Rubio and Muhamed were key, with Towns holding the defense together and punishing the Warriors for overplaying his wing players and guards.
But it also showed, that even with a stellar big man you won't beat the Warriors playing inside out. Even when guarded by Green as part of the “death lineup“ the Wolves couldn't find Towns in the post. The Warriors are so quick they make every entry pass and every move a post player makes a high risk type of play.
That's why I really would like to see the Kings inprove their wing positions.
Before admitting, that Towns might be superior than Boogie I would finally like to see, if Boogie can beat those quicker, smaller teams with some elite two way wings on his roster.
Maybe his inability to step out on the pick&roll is too much to overcome, but so far we can't be sure it really is.
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KingMilz
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KAT is like Anthony Davis (has his length and good quickness) cross breed with AL Horford (has his bulk/passing ability) and made the ridiculous talent that is BIG KAT.
KingsFanGER
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You are really becoming a fan right?
But overall I think you are spot on. He looks special so far. Not so skilled like Boogie ( or simply taking fewer risks), but quicker, very decisive and smart.
Let's hope he is more durable than Davis.
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KingMilz
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I just can't get over how much potential this draft has from D-Book(I sit through suns games just to watch him)/KAT/Zinger/Jokic and many others I'm also jumping on the Trey Lyles bandwagon talk about a big man built for this era of basketball. Evan 2nd rounder Norman Powell looks like Avery Bradley light draft is crazy stacked with 7-10+ year careers. The kid in Miami looks like a elite defender and I'm not talking about Winslow the other one name is escaping me atm.
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That was some inspired play by the TWolves. They didn't panic when going down 10 like the Kings do.
They also have wings who can defend...which is absolutely crucial to defeating the Warriors. Our wings trying to defend Curry and Thompson is equivalent to Faried trying to guard Cousins.
They also have wings who can defend...which is absolutely crucial to defeating the Warriors. Our wings trying to defend Curry and Thompson is equivalent to Faried trying to guard Cousins.
Boogie_Fever
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Not just critical to defend Warriors but critical in the league today. Look at the Celtics. Ferocious perimeter defenders frees up IT to do his thing on offense. Saves enough energy to play pesky defense late in the game. Truly the biggest problem the Kings have is their putrid perimeter defense. Boogie is not innocent in the struggles of this team but he gets more blame than he should. Put him on Boston, and they are winning 60 games.
Boogie_Fever
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This draft is really the "2003" draft of this generation. An influx of talent and future HOF types that will really carry this league the next decade. Very exciting stuff.
twslam07
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per36 comparison from their rookie years:
Cousins - .430 FG% / .167 3PT% / .687 FT% / 17.8 PPG / 10.9 RPG / 3.2 APG / 1.3 SPG / 1.1 BPG / 4.2 TOPG / 5.2 PF
Towns - .542 FG% / .342 3PT% / .815 FT% / 20.4 PPG / 11.8 RPG / 2.2 APG / 0.8 SPG / 1.9 BPG / 2.5 TOPG / 3.4 PF
Pretty apparent who was better during their rookie seasons.
Cousins - .430 FG% / .167 3PT% / .687 FT% / 17.8 PPG / 10.9 RPG / 3.2 APG / 1.3 SPG / 1.1 BPG / 4.2 TOPG / 5.2 PF
Towns - .542 FG% / .342 3PT% / .815 FT% / 20.4 PPG / 11.8 RPG / 2.2 APG / 0.8 SPG / 1.9 BPG / 2.5 TOPG / 3.4 PF
Pretty apparent who was better during their rookie seasons.
kingsboi
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Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if KAT was averaging Boogie like numbers in a few seasons.
KingsFanGER
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So the 76ers gave up on Hinkie after 3 years of patience and after he provided then with a ton of assets despite having bad luck with his draft positions. And now they hire the son of their advisor, who screwed up in Toronto before. Man in this league some franchises just don't learn and improve.
Hinkie didn't understand the PR part of being a GM, but he is a smart negotiator. Maybe the Kings should try to hire him as an assistant for Vlade.
Hinkie didn't understand the PR part of being a GM, but he is a smart negotiator. Maybe the Kings should try to hire him as an assistant for Vlade.
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KingMilz
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JJ Barea sure knows when to step his game up first the 2011 finals and now the first 4 game streak of 20+ points leading the Mavs to a potential playoff birth.
itzcoatl
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I'm definitely not interested in Hinkie. His whole schtick was evolving the tanking game to extreme levels to find a franchise level player. We have one in DMC. Hinkie was able to get Noel, Okafor, and Embiid for the '6ers which could turn out to be a massive haul of talent if Embiid ever touches the floor. His problem was failing to get any sort of system in place to develop the drafted talent.
Edit: Also, LOL at Jerry Colangelo hiring his own son to GM over there. This is the man who drafted Bargs over LMA.
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KAT is going to be the best bigman in the NBA imo. In 3 years, AD-KAT will be 1A and 1B.
The main thing stopping Cuz from being the best bigman imo is his terrible fg%. 45-46% for a center is terrible. KAT in his rookie year is at 54%.
Cuz needs to be more at finishing. I think it's his lack of touch around the rim. We've seen so many times where he makes a beautiful move, only to miss an easy shot.
Cuz should work with Hakeem this summer.
The main thing stopping Cuz from being the best bigman imo is his terrible fg%. 45-46% for a center is terrible. KAT in his rookie year is at 54%.
Cuz needs to be more at finishing. I think it's his lack of touch around the rim. We've seen so many times where he makes a beautiful move, only to miss an easy shot.
Cuz should work with Hakeem this summer.
kingsboi
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I think it's the other way around. Hinkie gave up on them. So much for his six year rebuilding plan? or was it a seven year...
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