[Game] Summer League Game 3: Kings v. Warriors - 3:30 PDT/6:30 EST

[Albatros]

I can think of about 1,000 ways that could have gone worse... MUCH worse.

Well yeah course.

But kinda half shaking his hand and walking off isn't great. I don't know how else you can analyse that?

 

[VF21]

Not everyone is watching what happened?

Much ado about nothing. DMC was sitting on the sidelines. George Karl approaches. DMC stands up and they shake hands. DMC has a fairly stern look on his face, while Karl has a small smile. They exchange pleasantries and DMC strolls towards the back.

I know Kings fans will, as Deuce mentioned, microanalyze this and try to read all kinds of things into it, but it's a step in the right direction. I wouldn't be surprised to find out Vlade orchestrated the whole thing...

 

[VF21]

Well yeah course.

But kinda half shaking his hand and walking off isn't great. I don't know how else you can analyse that?

They don't have to hug. They don't have to be besties. They don't even have to like each other. What they do have to do is be professionals and do what they're earning lots of money to do. They didn't kill each other. They didn't avoid each other. Let's just be content with a small step forward.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Well yeah course.

But kinda half shaking his hand and walking off isn't great. I don't know how else you can analyse that?

What did you expect flowers?

 

[VF21]

Sacramento Kings ‏@SacramentoKings 12m12 minutes ago
Meanwhile... @RudyGay8 ready for the @MLB #HomeRunDerby to begin!

 

[VF21]

Really liking what I'm seeing from WCS and Moreland. Of course, realizing the Warriors team is being coached by Luke "I'm so pretty" Walton has kind of tempered my excitement about how well the Kings are doing.

 

[VF21]

Am I the only one who thinks it's rather fitting that Stone is wearing the number recently vacated by DWill?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Cauley-Stein and Moreland both likely done for the night. Not enough buffer on the DVR to switch over to Raw. Guess it's time to fire up Civ4.

 

[Albatros]

They don't have to hug. They don't have to be besties. They don't even have to like each other. What they do have to do is be professionals and do what they're earning lots of money to do. They didn't kill each other. They didn't avoid each other. Let's just be content with a small step forward.

I'm not putting any more stock in it than you I'm just offering my observations.

Everyone is welcome to see it differently of course.

 

[Hoovtrain]

John @HeuristicLineup
*ahem* pic.twitter.com/Bo3SnTJQfv

Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
George Karl just came and shook hands with DeMarcus Cousins. Time for a group hug


Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
Karl and Cousins chatted briefly before DMC headed to the back. Karl stuck around to chat with Casspi

Some guy called in saying Cuz turned his back on Karl and walked away...is this true?

 

[jcwkings]

WCS has OWNED this game, the lid is absolutely covered and he has shut down Mcadoo(who was averaging 18 in SL). Cant wait to see what he looks like with DMC, Rudy, Rondo.

 

[Albatros]

What did you expect flowers?

Yes

Don't get so het up. Not everyone is going to feel the same way about everything.

 

[VF21]

Some guy called in saying Cuz turned his back on Karl and walked away...is this true?

Nope, but I'm not surprised the Kings fan paranoia has started up. People are gonna see what they want to see. Carmichael Dave predicted this kind of reaction and he and Deuce were spot on.

 

[ElRey]

WCS has OWNED this game, the lid is absolutely covered and he has shut down Mcadoo(who was averaging 18 in SL). Cant wait to see what he looks like with DMC, Rudy, Rondo.

yes, Mcadoo who the announcers were absolutely raving about looked very average against our TWIN Towers (WCS and Moreland).

 

[VF21]

Yes

Don't get so het up. Not everyone is going to feel the same way about everything.

You started it, dude. But whatever... IMHO it's as I said, much ado about nothing.

 

[jcwkings]

yes, Mcadoor who the announcers were absolutely raving about looked very average against our TWIN Towers (WCS and Moreland).

Yep, McAdoo is the first stretch 4 type we have seen WCS guard and has ate him up. Im telling you this guy is the cryptonite to the small ball fad. He will punish them with his size and will smother them on defense.

 

[nebs]

To me Demarcus looked caught off guard by the Karl approach. lol Almost like it spooked him.

 

[Albatros]

You started it, dude. But whatever... IMHO it's as I said, much ado about nothing.

Started what? Jeeze Louise.

I offered an opinion think that's what forums are for.

Respect the opposite view too.

 

[Kingsgurl]

He did look slightly startled. It also doesn't help that unless Boogie is really smiling, he looks mad/intense.

 

[Krunker]

blowout win! I guess WCS heard our rebounding complaints... 8 boards, 5 blocks, 13 points, I'll take that.

 

[kingwin]

to be fair to cuz...someone was calling for him before karl shook his hand.

 

[jcwkings]

He did look slightly startled. It also doesn't help that unless Boogie is really smiling, he looks mad/intense.

Yeah I dont think he was expecting Karl to come over and with all the cameras around felt startled. I think the key is to have a sort of group meeting behind closed doors there since its likely the only time everyone in the org.will be in one place until training camp. Have all the free agents, Boogie, Vlade, Karl and Peja(hey why not. Legend) in a room and discuss the goals, then maybe have some fun to break the ice.

 

[ESP47]

blowout win! I guess WCS heard our rebounding complaints... 8 boards, 5 blocks, 13 points, I'll take that.

That was the WCS we've been wanting to see.

Except I didn't think he'd do it in 18 minutes of action.

 

[Bricklayer]

John @HeuristicLineup
*ahem* pic.twitter.com/Bo3SnTJQfv

Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
George Karl just came and shook hands with DeMarcus Cousins. Time for a group hug


Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
Karl and Cousins chatted briefly before DMC headed to the back. Karl stuck around to chat with Casspi

What the cameras did not show a few minutes later in the tunnel:

 

[jcwkings]

That was the WCS we've been wanting to see.

Except I didn't think he'd do it in 18 minutes of action.

The only legit complaint anyone could have had about WCS through two games is rebounding(you will notice he is on the perimeter and running the floor though, part of the low board numbers). He has played very good in all 3 games, this one in particular he dominated. I think he has been better than I expected overall. Probably the most impressive rookie I have seen thus far through three games with Mudiay, Myles Turner right there also. Towns will need some time and Russell has been underwhelming imo.

 

[Livinthedream]

Good job by WCS. 8 rebounds today. That's all I asked for. He doesn't have to be boxed into a role or made excuses for. The talent is there. Go get rebounds and start working on that offensive game.

 

[ninjabiscuit]

Cauley-Stein and Moreland both likely done for the night. Not enough buffer on the DVR to switch over to Raw. Guess it's time to fire up Civ4.

Civ4 is the best. I never got any good at it, because I just keep restarting.

 

[gunks]

Missed the game, checked the box..... awesome line from WCS. Great to hear Moreland looked good too. You can never have too many young shot blockers!

Between WCS, Koufos, and hopefully Moreland, Cuz is going to have a goon squad backing him up in the front court. Awesome stuff.

 

[Bricklayer]

Civ4 is the best. I never got any good at it, because I just keep restarting.

My all time favorite computer game still. Won 100s of games and still to this day occasionally fire one up. V was a disappointment comparatively.

Hmm...just talking about it is getting me that itch again. Always had this dream of getting a small continent all to myself as somebody nice and expansionistic, like maybe the Americans. And then without interruption from wars dominating the early game and building nearly all the wonders. But its near impossible not to fall behind in tech out there by yourself. Still, the dream endures.

 

[ninjabiscuit]

I'm not sure if anyone posted the link to the video itself for people who haven't seen it. This is a link to the twitter post that contains the video. Is there a good way to get hold of the video itself from this source? If so, I need to learn it.

https://twitter.com/DeuceMason/status/620740692961267713

To me, it's a bit awkward, but whatever. George put out his hand, Cuz shook it, then Cuz walked away. Might have been disrespectful, might not have. Nothing to report, although I'm sure people (especially national reporters) will start all kinds of crap about it. Bill Simmons probably has multiple tweets ready to go.