Summer League Las Vegas 2016, July 8th -18th

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Merdiesel

Starter
#186
#186
How disappointing is it that Papagiannis isn't playing again.
I know there's no need to rush him out there in fear of injury but damn would it be great to see him have a big game.
 
Blob

Blob

Starter
#190
#190
I feel better about Kings move this offseason with Blazers matching Crabbe....we weren't getting him no matter what we could have done. I had thought he could have been had with the Blazers payday to Turner.

And on the Kings Insiders James Ham revealed Ryan Anderson liked the idea of playing for the Kings but there were philosophical differences between what player and team wanted, in effect, HOU is in win NOW mode consistent with player, whereas SAC is more about changing culture and identity looking to summer of 2017 with tons of space AND potential Boogie trade.

I think given our low status around the league we did about as well as we were going to do given the lack of free agent talent and current appeal of Kings as a destination. I am far from crazy about the signees but the financial outlay was palpable.
 
itzcoatl

itzcoatl

Bench
#198
#198
WCS not looking very focused on D. His offense is, well...a work in progress.
Malachi's stroke looking pretty sweet.

Announcers clearly don't follow the Kings. They were talking about Boogie, but said "Lamarcus Aldridge." lol.
 
itzcoatl

itzcoatl

Bench
#200
#200
Looks like Malachi needs some work on conditioning. Not cutting hard and keeps resting with his hands on his knees.

edit: then he comes back and drains two 3s.
 
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itzcoatl

itzcoatl

Bench
#203
#203
Blob said:
I think he looks great. All our rookies are balling
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Oh I agree. He is probably our best player on the floor. I noticed he seemed winded and missed a couple FTs that I thought was due to not having his legs. But then he came back and drained those 3s. So, it might just be that he's not quite in NBA shape, but is getting there.

Skal is looking like a steal.
 
Blob

Blob

Starter
#204
#204
itzcoatl said:
Oh I agree. He is probably our best player on the floor. I noticed he seemed winded and missed a couple FTs that I thought was due to not having his legs. But then he came back and drained those 3s. So, it might just be that he's not quite in NBA shape, but is getting there.

Skal is looking like a steal.
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The difference between Malachi and Ben is Malachi just plays. He's reading and reacting without this mechanical nature. I am tired of watching players who have to think every play. Malachi has a lot of potential when he gets stronger and as long as he maintains his confidence. With his skill set no reason to think the latter will not occur. The other thing about Richardson is that he doesn't get a ton of elevation on his shot, which I think is better than a guy who shoots a lot of lift. With Ben if everything is not precise with jumper, it is a miss. Set shots with slight lift by nature are more fluid and hence more accurate.
 
itzcoatl

itzcoatl

Bench
#206
#206
I missed Papa's first stint, but he's looking raw so far. He could be a strong rebounder and he definitely does not look like a stiff. Great defensive potential with his size.
 
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