This negativity has to stop!
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I think it looks great, Venom! 
I appreciate those who give constructive criticism, if its cogent and well thought out. There are certainly people here who know a ton more about basketball than me and I've learned a lot from them.
Then there are the posts that are just rants about how bad everything is. Not particularly helpful or elucidating. But I understand that some people just want to vent their personal frustrations.
I actually tend to be a pessimist. So I always have to work a little harder to find the positives. I am always excited by every new season, though. Hopefully, that won't get trampled out of me too early in the season.
I appreciate those who give constructive criticism, if its cogent and well thought out. There are certainly people here who know a ton more about basketball than me and I've learned a lot from them.
Then there are the posts that are just rants about how bad everything is. Not particularly helpful or elucidating. But I understand that some people just want to vent their personal frustrations.
I actually tend to be a pessimist. So I always have to work a little harder to find the positives.
I am always excited by every new season, though. Hopefully, that won't get trampled out of me too early in the season. 
Indeed! I could see Hugo averaging more like 14/5/5, and Thompson needs to keep his *** out of foul trouble or his *** will be averaging about 9/4 this year. I think we'll win a handfull of games this year that we lost last year, though. We'll probably end up with around the 7th or 8th lottery pick in the draft which should hopefully net us someone of value in our rebuilding...maybe Donatas Motiejunas or Derrick Favors.
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I'm extremely negative, pessimistic, irritable, and hateful regarding one very important thing - not being able to see the pre-season games on TV. THAT SUCKS! Other than that, I'm happy and optimistic because this team has finally hit bottom and is now on the way up. Of course, many are ticked because of the past and the poor record and the holes on the team yadda yadda yadda, but to hell with the past. I'm not watching the history channel when I turn on the Kings games. We have a young, athletic team. That's what I've been waiting for. Now it's here. Now we get to see them grow, both individually and as a team. Of course this team is not going to be a cohesive machine with few turnovers and many assists. Of course, they aren't going to have a defense that locks down opponents. Of course they will have ups and downs, with more downs, but that's the fun part - to watch them make their mistakes, learn from their mistakes, and get better.
Other than that, I'm happy and optimistic because this team has finally hit bottom and is now on the way up. Of course, many are ticked because of the past and the poor record and the holes on the team yadda yadda yadda, but to hell with the past. I'm not watching the history channel when I turn on the Kings games. We have a young, athletic team. That's what I've been waiting for. Now it's here. Now we get to see them grow, both individually and as a team. Of course this team is not going to be a cohesive machine with few turnovers and many assists. Of course, they aren't going to have a defense that locks down opponents. Of course they will have ups and downs, with more downs, but that's the fun part - to watch them make their mistakes, learn from their mistakes, and get better.
It's not negativity as much as it's honesty. This team could set a record in futility. The roster doesn't add up to anything but assembled parts that don't work together, the best player is a pure scorer, the 'future' is playing out of position, the team drafts two offensive bigs and then doesn't get someone to feed them the ball, the bench is full of potential and already established malcontents, and overall the team is younger but less talented than the previous year in which they were already the worst team in the league.
Your right! Whats the point of playing the games? We should just forfeit all 82 of them. We Suck! With a capital S. Hawes sucksl, Thompson sucks, Martin sucks. Get rid of them. Lets get Duncan and Garnett and Kobe. Lets hire Jackson to coach. Come on Petrie, you can do this. Get off your duff and get to work. This is terrible! I'm going outside and eating worms.
With a beer chaser of course!
With a beer chaser of course!
Your right! Whats the point of playing the games? We should just forfeit all 82 of them. We Suck! With a capital S. Hawes sucksl, Thompson sucks, Martin sucks. Get rid of them. Lets get Duncan and Garnett and Kobe. Lets hire Jackson to coach. Come on Petrie, you can do this. Get off your duff and get to work. This is terrible! I'm going outside and eating worms.
With a beer chaser of course!
With a beer chaser of course!
I'm not sure it will work or not but I can hope. Like Brick, I'm interested in this season.
Can Martin still dominate in scoring and play with the new guys?
Can Tyreke play the PG and show he's worth the 4th pick?
Are Hawes and JT better than they were last year and show more signs of improvement?
Can coach shape this team together?
I got lots of questions and very interested in seeing the results. However your honesty are more like answers that you've already decided on.
I havent had anything to complain about just yet because League Pass wasnt available for me to watch the first two preseason games.
I think it's finally set up so I'll get to see the Lakers game on Thursday. Then I'll be able to complain. j/k. I'm just going into this season looking for improvement from our younger players. I'm still excited for things to get started though. I love hoops season!
I think it's finally set up so I'll get to see the Lakers game on Thursday. Then I'll be able to complain. j/k. I'm just going into this season looking for improvement from our younger players. I'm still excited for things to get started though. I love hoops season!