Reno Bighorns:
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TyFreak Evans
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Kings and Reno
[h=1]Link to full story located below. I like this move. Hoping we can utilize Reno to its maximum potential and really create something special here in Sacramento in terms of a solid franchise model for years to come...
Kings take controls of Reno basketball team as a way to improve play in Sacramento[/h][h=2][/h]By Tony Bizjak and Ryan Lillis
tbizjak@sacbee.com
Published: Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2013 - 5:00 pm
In an move to groom young players more efficiently and expand its fan base, the Sacramento Kings have signed a two-year deal to take over basketball operations of the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League basketball team.
The Kings and Bighorns are expected to make the announcement at a joint press conference tomorrow."
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/10/5558602/kings-take-controls-of-reno-basketball.html
[h=1]Link to full story located below. I like this move. Hoping we can utilize Reno to its maximum potential and really create something special here in Sacramento in terms of a solid franchise model for years to come...
Kings take controls of Reno basketball team as a way to improve play in Sacramento[/h][h=2][/h]By Tony Bizjak and Ryan Lillis
tbizjak@sacbee.com
Published: Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2013 - 5:00 pm
In an move to groom young players more efficiently and expand its fan base, the Sacramento Kings have signed a two-year deal to take over basketball operations of the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League basketball team.
The Kings and Bighorns are expected to make the announcement at a joint press conference tomorrow."
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/10/5558602/kings-take-controls-of-reno-basketball.html
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HereWeBoogie
Hall of Famer
great move
TyFreak Evans
Bench
I just started a thread about this containing a link to the article. Can a mod please merge both threads into one??????
Kevin's Good Feet
G-League
Fantastic move. I'd argue maybe our most important personnel move of the off-season.
HereWeBoogie
Hall of Famer
me too. i think he will overtake Jimmer on the depth chart before the season even starts (if Jimmer is still on the team)
EDIT: and if nothing else, he can provide us with some highlight reel plays. man we sure added a ton of athleticism in the draft......
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jcassio
Starter
Good move. Wonder if this is the model of the future - where the development teams are basically the minor leagues with the ability to send players up or down, based on need. It was frustrating in the past to watch Hassan Whiteside not get much playing time, when that was exactly what he and the Kings needed!
It's worked with the A's and the RiverCats, so maybe that was the thought...
Uncia03
Starter
This is fantastic news.
In my opinion...if you want to have a truly 1st class organization, then controling a D-League team is an absolute no-brainer.
I'm very, very happy to hear that we are going that route with the team. It just shows that Vivek is serious about building a strong franchise.
In my opinion...if you want to have a truly 1st class organization, then controling a D-League team is an absolute no-brainer.
I'm very, very happy to hear that we are going that route with the team. It just shows that Vivek is serious about building a strong franchise.
Livinthedream
All-Star
Vivek tried to buy the Reno Bighorns, but the owners said no. He is all in at this point and obviously flush with cash money. Refreshing to see.
Glenn
Hall of Famer
Back to McCallum, I think people will be surprised at how athletic he is. I haven't looked at the three videos but as I remember he has a little baby fat yet can really elevate. That doesn't make him a great PG but, as one who isn't convinced IT is a great PG either, this could be quite a battle for the minutes. I hope he is at least the equal of IT as a leader as the extra few inches in height will be useful. I am not trying to start a battle of "who's better" like has been going on forever but clearly the team comes out ahead if McCallum can be a rotational PG. I just looked at the videos. He must have a decent wingspan.
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gunks
Hall of Famer
As iffy as some of PDA's move's have been, Vivek is making all the right ones (aside from the PDA hire, haha)!!
Anyways, looks like this franchise is finally taking player development seriously! Almost makes me ok with the one or two more lotto seasons we're gonna have to slog through before this team really turns it around!
bajaden
Hall of Famer
McCallum was a top ten McDonalds all american coming out of highschool. He was recruited by many of the top colleges in the country, including UCLA. The fact that he decided to go play for his dad in a mid level conference, doesn't take away from his abilities. He could end up being an absolute steal.
Glenn
Hall of Famer
I think he was a steal. The number of PGs in this draft and the college he attended let him be somewhat anonymous. That's good for us. The battle for PG just got very interesting.
OptimusRhyme
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