kingzallday
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Pooh's replacement? Anyways Welcome to the team kid. Work hard and Good luck!
Welcome Isaiah Thomas
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MassachusettsKingsFan
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He's better than Pooh. Just as fast, much better finisher, younger, better compete level .. not the best shooter, but I think he is better than Pooh at that aswell.
Not sure he makes the team, but I'm pretty confident he'd make it over Pooh.
Not sure he makes the team, but I'm pretty confident he'd make it over Pooh.
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LWP777
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LOL. You like saying Pooh, don't you? And, yes, he is better than POOH. Pooh was awful IMO.
Hope he can make the team.
Circa_1985_Fan
All-Star
I liked what I saw in him last season at U-Dub, I agree I think he's an upgrade over Pooh. I think we need to get a hold of Scott Moak to tell him to do his best 'Bad Boy Pistons' Palace announcer voice...'Isaiahhhhh THOmas!!'
. Welcome to the team, bring it every night(even in garbage time) and it's all good with us!
edit: Just found the old Bad Boy intro(one of the coolest ever, I think...back before intro's were scripted)
ISIAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THOMASSSSSSSS!!!!!!
. Welcome to the team, bring it every night(even in garbage time) and it's all good with us!edit: Just found the old Bad Boy intro(one of the coolest ever, I think...back before intro's were scripted)
ISIAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THOMASSSSSSSS!!!!!!
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captain bill
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Just think, we were *this close* to having Isaiah Thomas and Patrick Ewing on the same team. Dynasty!!!
steelevt
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haha. i was about to say i hope isaiah thomas does better than our last draft pick that had an nba players name
Sac.1989
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http://dimemag.com/2011/06/isaiah-thomas-is-not-irrelevant/
Isaiah Thomas Is Not Irrelevant
Mr. Irrelevant is more of a story than a player. He’s a novelty item, a person to be celebrated but ultimately forgotten. It’s an accepted reality of being the last pick, because that’s what history has taught us. In truth, nothing separates these men from the hoards of undrafted prospects that try to scrap and claw their way onto NBA rosters. It’s a battle royale, and being drafted last provides little to no guarantee that you won’t be kicked to the curb.
Dwayne Collins, Robert Dozier, Semih Erden, Milovan Rakovic, Will Blalock, Alex Acker, Rashad Wright, Andreas Glyniadakis, Corsley Edwards, and Bryan Bracey. Those are the past 10 players to earn the title Mr. Irrelevant. As you can probably tell, their NBA success was limited to non-existent. The past 20 years paints an even bleaker picture. Only 40% of Mr. Irrelevants even made an NBA roster, and only 20% played multiple seasons. The rest fell into basketball limbo, jumping back and forth from Europe to the D-League, clinging to the understandable hope that their dream will one day materialize. For most, it doesn’t. They retire from basketball at a young age, most likely unarmed with the tools to succeed in some other profession.
Well I’m here to tell you that we finally have the next Don Reid, the last significantly contributing Mr. Irrelevant (he played 8 NBA seasons) on our hands. And that man would be none other than recent Dime contributor Isaiah Thomas. Of course it may sound like we’re just pimping our own, but let me tell you why the Sacramento Kings may have just hit it big.
As the 5-9 focal point of his team’s otherwise lifeless offense, he was battered and beaten by everything and everyone, heading to the line six times per game. Instead of slithering in and out of defenders, he went through them with force and reckless abandon. But he came out the other side, averaging 16.8 points and 6.1 assists on his way to an All-Pac-10 first team selection and a Pac-10 Tournament title.
What the Kings saw was a chance for him to relax. Instead of slamming the gas pedal on every possession, Thomas will have the chance to pick his spots. If given the chance as the backup point guard, he won’t need to worry about consistently finishing near the rim due to the offensive firepower that will surround him. With Marcus Thornton, Omri Casspi, Tyreke Evans, and Jimmer Fredette ready and able to light it up from the outside, he’ll have options and openings that didn’t exist at Washington. He’s already proven in college that he can pass to lackluster teammates. Imagine the possibilities with quality sidekicks. Instead of throwing up ill-advised shots in the lane, he’ll be able to dish the ball with confidence. And when defenses choose not to sag off of Sacramento’s shooters, Isaiah will finish at the rim.
And then there’s his 35% clip from beyond the arc, a number that improved each year despite the growing accumulation of defenders swarming him. Given the time and space, expect that number to keep rising. Worried about defense? Don’t be. No one on Sacramento has true two-way capability, so Thomas’ deficiencies will be well hidden.
Isaiah represents the part of basketball I’ll never understand. Excel in your field, receive a promotion. That’s how the rest of the world works. But every year we see All-Americans consistently passed over in the NBA Draft, never given an adequate opportunity to prove their worth. So here’s to Isaiah Thomas receiving that chance. More importantly, here’s to him seizing the moment and leaving his mark on the NBA.
Isaiah Thomas Is Not Irrelevant
Mr. Irrelevant is more of a story than a player. He’s a novelty item, a person to be celebrated but ultimately forgotten. It’s an accepted reality of being the last pick, because that’s what history has taught us. In truth, nothing separates these men from the hoards of undrafted prospects that try to scrap and claw their way onto NBA rosters. It’s a battle royale, and being drafted last provides little to no guarantee that you won’t be kicked to the curb.
Dwayne Collins, Robert Dozier, Semih Erden, Milovan Rakovic, Will Blalock, Alex Acker, Rashad Wright, Andreas Glyniadakis, Corsley Edwards, and Bryan Bracey. Those are the past 10 players to earn the title Mr. Irrelevant. As you can probably tell, their NBA success was limited to non-existent. The past 20 years paints an even bleaker picture. Only 40% of Mr. Irrelevants even made an NBA roster, and only 20% played multiple seasons. The rest fell into basketball limbo, jumping back and forth from Europe to the D-League, clinging to the understandable hope that their dream will one day materialize. For most, it doesn’t. They retire from basketball at a young age, most likely unarmed with the tools to succeed in some other profession.
Well I’m here to tell you that we finally have the next Don Reid, the last significantly contributing Mr. Irrelevant (he played 8 NBA seasons) on our hands. And that man would be none other than recent Dime contributor Isaiah Thomas. Of course it may sound like we’re just pimping our own, but let me tell you why the Sacramento Kings may have just hit it big.
As the 5-9 focal point of his team’s otherwise lifeless offense, he was battered and beaten by everything and everyone, heading to the line six times per game. Instead of slithering in and out of defenders, he went through them with force and reckless abandon. But he came out the other side, averaging 16.8 points and 6.1 assists on his way to an All-Pac-10 first team selection and a Pac-10 Tournament title.
What the Kings saw was a chance for him to relax. Instead of slamming the gas pedal on every possession, Thomas will have the chance to pick his spots. If given the chance as the backup point guard, he won’t need to worry about consistently finishing near the rim due to the offensive firepower that will surround him. With Marcus Thornton, Omri Casspi, Tyreke Evans, and Jimmer Fredette ready and able to light it up from the outside, he’ll have options and openings that didn’t exist at Washington. He’s already proven in college that he can pass to lackluster teammates. Imagine the possibilities with quality sidekicks. Instead of throwing up ill-advised shots in the lane, he’ll be able to dish the ball with confidence. And when defenses choose not to sag off of Sacramento’s shooters, Isaiah will finish at the rim.
And then there’s his 35% clip from beyond the arc, a number that improved each year despite the growing accumulation of defenders swarming him. Given the time and space, expect that number to keep rising. Worried about defense? Don’t be. No one on Sacramento has true two-way capability, so Thomas’ deficiencies will be well hidden.
Isaiah represents the part of basketball I’ll never understand. Excel in your field, receive a promotion. That’s how the rest of the world works. But every year we see All-Americans consistently passed over in the NBA Draft, never given an adequate opportunity to prove their worth. So here’s to Isaiah Thomas receiving that chance. More importantly, here’s to him seizing the moment and leaving his mark on the NBA.
=LarryLegend=
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I love this cat. what a great draft Kings had.
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Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
The national media is also adamantly holding onto Casspi as a major contributor for the team despite the fact he's now probably the 4th SF on our depth chart. You'd think they'd also manage to mention Demarcus at least once in that entire article
I haven't watch him play but from what I've seen so far in vid clips and him at the press conference, I like this kid. I hope he can make the team.
I liked him when at the press conference, Honeycutt was saying maybe some of the Kings could meet up in LA and have some workouts. Isaiah replied, "Why does it have to be LA?"
I love his attitude and he seems like he's going to give it all he has. I'm in his corner.
I liked him when at the press conference, Honeycutt was saying maybe some of the Kings could meet up in LA and have some workouts. Isaiah replied, "Why does it have to be LA?"
I love his attitude and he seems like he's going to give it all he has. I'm in his corner.
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AZKingsFan
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I've seen Isaiah play the whole time he was at UW. I'm an avid college basketball fan, and even more so Pac10 (UofA Alum).
The biggest trait that I saw in all of Isaiah's games, and it's one that is unteachable, is that he's a born leader. He willed that UW team, took them on his back at times, knew when to speak up. Lorenzo Romar always spoke highly of Isaiah. The only reason I see him not working out is his height. He is small, in the NBA now-a-days, I'm not sure how he'll fair against the taller players. The "worst" thing the Kings will get out of him is just leadership, because even if he ends up not playing well that will transcend to the rest of the team.
I know my knowledge dwarfs that of bajaden, but I'm really excited for Thomas to be on this team
Also, Larry, I've been trying to avoid that replay like the plague since Thomas broke my heart about 4 months ago, thanks for the rehash
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P.S. I know this is my first post, might not give much credence, however, back in 1999-2000 I had an account here (I don't even know what e-mail I used back then) and really I've been reading the forum ever since. Don't know why, but this is the first post since around 2000 that I really felt strongly to post on.
The biggest trait that I saw in all of Isaiah's games, and it's one that is unteachable, is that he's a born leader. He willed that UW team, took them on his back at times, knew when to speak up. Lorenzo Romar always spoke highly of Isaiah. The only reason I see him not working out is his height. He is small, in the NBA now-a-days, I'm not sure how he'll fair against the taller players. The "worst" thing the Kings will get out of him is just leadership, because even if he ends up not playing well that will transcend to the rest of the team.
I know my knowledge dwarfs that of bajaden, but I'm really excited for Thomas to be on this team
Also, Larry, I've been trying to avoid that replay like the plague since Thomas broke my heart about 4 months ago, thanks for the rehash
.P.S. I know this is my first post, might not give much credence, however, back in 1999-2000 I had an account here (I don't even know what e-mail I used back then) and really I've been reading the forum ever since. Don't know why, but this is the first post since around 2000 that I really felt strongly to post on.
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