Norvel Pelle

[Telemachus]

The Kings are adding some depth up front.

A source confirmed to @James_HamNBCS that Sacramento will sign Norvel Pelle to a 10-day contract https://t.co/apuF2AfoW4 pic.twitter.com/MSXO1bQp4h

— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) February 25, 2021

Pelle just turned 28. He is listed at 6'10, 230lbs. He is currently averaging 10pt, 11rbs & 3blks in the G League.

 

[The_Jamal]

a "young" 28 has he came into the NBA at 26. Was somewhat in the Sixers rotation last year for a limited stretch.

Have to think this is related to Whiteside/Bjelica going somewhere though and he can bridge the gap to the all-star break where Metu can get healthy.

 

[Telemachus]

a "young" 28 has he came into the NBA at 26. Was somewhat in the Sixers rotation last year for a limited stretch.

Have to think this is related to Whiteside/Bjelica going somewhere though and he can bridge the gap to the all-star break where Metu can get healthy.

All I know is I watched their game against the Spurs & he was blocking shots left & right. All I could think was, who is this guy?

 

[KainLear]

Have to think this is related to Whiteside/Bjelica going somewhere though and he can bridge the gap to the all-star break where Metu can get healthy.

Well according to Ham, Whiteside will sit tomorrow due to The Health and Safety Protocol. Might have to sit for a prolong period of time?

(Edit: context)

According to league source Kings plan to sign Norvel Pelle currently with the Canton Charge in the Orlando GL bubble to a 10-day contract. Hassan Whiteside out due to health and safety protocols.

— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) February 25, 2021

EDIT 2:

 

[KainLear]

Interesting story about this dude...

 

[Reverend]

Is he a place holder until we can get Metu back and healthy or does he have a chance to stick?

 

[KainLear]

Is he a place holder until we can get Metu back and healthy or does he have a chance to stick?

Either way, my hope is he gives us some extra energy defensively. He should be able to take flight for Ty's lops on the offensive end.

 

[miltonap]

Those blocks are nice. Looks like he has nice timing

 

[coolhandluke]

Dude's blocking shots like Deke. Love this pickup by Monte.

 

[jcassio]

I was pretty cynical until I watched both videos. He could be more than a warm body.

 

[dude12]

Wondering why he hasn’t stuck anywhere. Maybe this is the place he sticks

 

[chief bromden]

We love mediocre bigs that can block shots and can't shoot. Can't wait for the supermax thread

 

[Telemachus]

We love mediocre bigs that can block shots and can't shoot. Can't wait for the supermax thread

There are different types of players who can't shoot. Those who don't realize it & shoot a bunch of shots anyways, or those who play within themselves & take what the defense gives them. In the GLeague, he is averaging 10pts on 66.7% shooting.

 

[Dime Dropper]

We love mediocre bigs that can block shots and can't shoot. Can't wait for the supermax thread

Historically we have been allergic to shot-blockers. I for one am happy to see us value them to some degree.

In any case this is hardly the move to get narky about. 10 day contract to fill the gap left by Whiteside. No downside, might be a pleasant surprise.

Don't know anything about him but physically he is a force. If he plays well he could be a replacement for Holmes if we trade him or don't resign him.

 

[chief bromden]

There are different types of players who can't shoot. Those who don't realize it & shoot a bunch of shots anyways, or those who play within themselves & take what the defense gives them. In the GLeague, he is averaging 10pts on 66.7% shooting.

Isn't that because he is only a dunker and can't shoot? I guess it's good he realizes it?

Edit: forgot which post I was responding to

 

[chief bromden]

Historically we have been allergic to shot-blockers. I for one am happy to see us value them to some degree.

In any case this is hardly the move to get narky about. 10 day contract to fill the gap left by Whiteside. No downside, might be a pleasant surprise.

Don't know anything about him but physically he is a force. If he plays well he could be a replacement for Holmes if we trade him or don't resign him.

Hey I have no problems with Pelle at all, or the signing. But we have a penchant for loving these types of bigs. See from recent seasons: Mika, Len, Metu. I still remember getting hyped for Eric Moreland. Maybe it all started with Dwayne Schnitzius and Mike Peplowski?

I'm not narky about the move, just poking fun at our love for these types of bigs and our boundless hope for them shooting to the moon.

 

[Livinthedream]

Hey I have no problems with Pelle at all, or the signing. But we have a penchant for loving these types of bigs. See from recent seasons: Mika, Len, Metu. I still remember getting hyped for Eric Moreland. Maybe it all started with Dwayne Schnitzius and Mike Peplowski?

I'm not narky about the move, just poking fun at our love for these types of bigs and our boundless hope for them shooting to the moon.

You're absolutely right. We love our limited talent, hustle bigs. Mike Peplowski, Michael "The Animal" Smith. Somewhere around there is where it started.

Or maybe it was Pervis Ellison or a washed up Ralph Sampson that sealed the fate on our dislike of the traditional big man as a fan base.

 

[Dime Dropper]

Hey I have no problems with Pelle at all, or the signing. But we have a penchant for loving these types of bigs. See from recent seasons: Mika, Len, Metu. I still remember getting hyped for Eric Moreland. Maybe it all started with Dwayne Schnitzius and Mike Peplowski?

I'm not narky about the move, just poking fun at our love for these types of bigs and our boundless hope for them shooting to the moon.

That's fair, I think I misinterpreted it a little.

What about the OG great hope, Justin Williams? I remember how desperately we all wanted him to get some minutes back in the day. Good times!

 

[Livinthedream]

Is he a place holder until we can get Metu back and healthy or does he have a chance to stick?

Whiteside won't be back next year, and it's not gauranteed that Holmes will be back either. So it's possible. My impression from how McNair has operated so far is that he believes he can find this type of big whenever he wants. Being that Norvel would come cheap increases his chances.

 

[Woot!]

In VERY limited NBA minutes the young fella has proven himself a foul magnet - 1 foul per 4 min played.

 

[Telemachus]

Isn't that because he is only a dunker and can't shoot? I guess it's good he realizes it?

Edit: forgot which post I was responding to

I honestly don't know enough about his game to say all he does is dunk. He caught my attention a few days ago because he kept blocking shots against the Spurs GLeague team (got Woodard a couple times). He made me take notice. I know he hit a couple jumpers that game, but don't know what his range is. It will be fun to find out.

 

[dude12]

I don’t think Kings fans overvalue these types of pickups....that said, this might be the best low key signing we have ever made. I just feel it in my bones. HE is the ONEEEEE!

 

[joemama]

– via NBA.com
The Sacramento Kings have signed center Norvel Pelle to 10-day contract, according to Kings General Manager Monte McNair.

It's a done deal per NBA.com

 

[ppine]

The Kings have a defensive emergency. Pelle is a shot blocker.

 

[jcassio]

Historically we have been allergic to shot-blockers. I for one am happy to see us value them to some degree.

In any case this is hardly the move to get narky about. 10 day contract to fill the gap left by Whiteside. No downside, might be a pleasant surprise.

Don't know anything about him but physically he is a force. If he plays well he could be a replacement for Holmes if we trade him or don't resign him.

I think it’s a bit premature to talk about him as a possible replacement for Holmes. Holmes is the only Kings who lays it all out there and gives 110% every game. But, yeah, I’m all for giving the Pelinator a shot.

 

[jcassio]

You're absolutely right. We love our limited talent, hustle bigs. Mike Peplowski, Michael "The Animal" Smith. Somewhere around there is where it started.

Or maybe it was Pervis Ellison or a washed up Ralph Sampson that sealed the fate on our dislike of the traditional big man as a fan base.

I think you’re right that it started with Peplowski and Michael Smith. Even Yogi Stewart. All huge underdogs. But I don’t remember anyone being excited about Sampson. He had the mobility of a shipping container.

 

[HndsmCelt]

My question is, how much crap will Pella take? While there may be a temporary opening for a big on the roster the them has a long term need for a big who will not play soft and stand up when other teams bully the Kings. It has become painfully clear that all the teams in the league are aware that if they get physical with the Kings it works. Whiteside has become the league punching bag, Valanciunas literally broke Metu's arm with no consequences, and last night Holmes literally got punched in the face with no call. I would love to see the Kings sign a guy who will stand up for his teammates when the game gets chippy.