Welcome Nique Clifford

[The_Jamal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968388184271921219

Nique playing like the love child of Deebo and Tyrese is going to keep this franchise’s lights on.

I don't care how, but I need to see 82 games played and 15+ MPG. He's got to be in the everyday rotation

 

[HndsmCelt]

I don't care how, but I need to see 82 games played and 15+ MPG. He's got to be in the everyday rotation

Go to Stockton Seriously I expect him to start for Stockton and join Sac on non conflict nights until moves are made to open up space

 

[Tetsujin]

 

[The_Jamal]

Thank goodness every other team thought he possibly couldn't get any better at 23 years old.

 

[Hoovtrain]

Looking good

 

[sactowndog]

Go to Stockton Seriously I expect him to start for Stockton and join Sac on non conflict nights until moves are made to open up space

Quite frankly with Nique and Reynaud both likely playing in Stockton it might be the more interesting team.

 

[The_Jamal]

Quite frankly with Nique and Reynaud both likely playing in Stockton it might be the more interesting team.

Nique will be in the day 1 rotation (assuming we don't go sign Russ, which, who knows with this stupid org). DC is the one who might end up in Stockton at some point

 

[Warhawk]

Quite frankly with Nique and Reynaud both likely playing in Stockton it might be the more interesting team.

We get tickets to go see the Stockton team at least a couple times a year. Watch for deals on the courtside table seats (get on their email list) - they come with free food as well.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Nique will be in the day 1 rotation (assuming we don't go sign Russ, which, who knows with this stupid org). DC is the one who might end up in Stockton at some point

Second year player drafted in the lottery playing in the GLeague when the team won’t make the play-in this is why I get laughed at when people find out I’m a kings fan

 

[The_Jamal]

Second year player drafted in the lottery playing in the GLeague when the team won’t make the play-in this is why I get laughed at when people find out I’m a kings fan

I always get a "really? Why not a warriors fan?"

 

[Joshyjosh31]

I always get a "really? Why not a warriors fan?"

Saying you’re not a bandwagon fan usually justifies your that everyone knows most GSW fans are casuals

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1978788043793342502

 

[dude12]

Nique should get 32-36 minutes a night to be honest. He’s a dynamic player.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1978907983359651938

Aside from the fact he’s better on defense and much more dynamic with the ball in his hands and more athletic, Nique’s exactly like Dalton Knecht!

 

[Hoovtrain]

Been very impressed with him. Very polished

 

[SacTownKid]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1978907983359651938

Aside from the fact he’s better on defense and much more dynamic with the ball in his hands and more athletic, Nique’s exactly like Dalton Knecht!

Don't really get the Knecht hate from the LA base. It's another Kings thing where you have a franchise notorious for destroying potential. 16 ppg on 46/40 splits from 2 and 3 as a starter last season is pretty good. It's almost like Marvin Bagley, say what you will, dude put up numbers in his minutes that if Keegan Murray were doing that consistently he'd be maxed out right now. So far Knecht is kind of having a start like Malik Monk had, just has to find a team that appreciates his skills I guess.

 

[The_Jamal]

Don't really get the Knecht hate from the LA base. It's another Kings thing where you have a franchise notorious for destroying potential. 16 ppg on 46/40 splits from 2 and 3 as a starter last season is pretty good. It's almost like Marvin Bagley, say what you will, dude put up numbers in his minutes that if Keegan Murray were doing that consistently he'd be maxed out right now. So far Knecht is kind of having a start like Malik Monk had, just has to find a team that appreciates his skills I guess.

Yeah, I'm still bullish on Knecht. Hard for him to really thrive on a team that traded him... and then had to take him back because the trade got voided. That's never going to lead to positive developmental steps

 

[Larry89]

So haven't checked in a while.. but I wanted to say that Clifford has a god given gift.. A gift of vision; ELITE COURT VISION.

Something that cannot be taught or gained or worked on... something that is a gift.

It has been a long time watching the Kings and just basketball in general where I DID NOT KNOW where a player was going to pass the ball or WHEN. It just HAPPENED.

 

[NewArena]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968388184271921219

Nique playing like the love child of Deebo and Tyrese is going to keep this franchise’s lights on.

This post will age well. I believe it

 

[NewArena]

Don't really get the Knecht hate from the LA base. It's another Kings thing where you have a franchise notorious for destroying potential. 16 ppg on 46/40 splits from 2 and 3 as a starter last season is pretty good. It's almost like Marvin Bagley, say what you will, dude put up numbers in his minutes that if Keegan Murray were doing that consistently he'd be maxed out right now. So far Knecht is kind of having a start like Malik Monk had, just has to find a team that appreciates his skills I guess.

Marvin put up numbers that never felt like much because he made no impact and never got the tough rebound or loose ball. Just standing around looking dazed and confused on defense every time he’d get beat or pounded. The difference between he and Keegan is smarts and impactful play on both ends. Keegan Murray’s stats may not show it yet, but he’s already much more useful and dependable than Bagley ever was.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1979434229240074531

 

[The_Jamal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1979434229240074531

Holy crap, another lefty dime. Didn't notice that watching live

 

[GWD]

To Kings' management: Please don't pull a "Haliburton" with this guy. As in, another team recognizes his talent and potential and is willing to trade a high quality player, that fits a need, to the Kings in a deal Perry/Vivek can't refuse.

Could a LaVine/Clifford pairing be the similar to the Fox/Haliburton duo as related to getting each other's way?

 

[Joshyjosh31]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1979444465652703605

To Kings' management: Please don't pull a "Haliburton" with this guy. As in, another team recognizes his talent and potential and is willing to trade a high quality player, that fits a need, to the Kings in a deal Perry/Vivek can't refuse.

Could a LaVine/Clifford pairing be the similar to the Fox/Haliburton duo as related to getting each other's way?

Looks like Nique can play SF if necessary but I’d rather have him at guard and Keegan at SF so we could have legit size for once in the future

 

[Jdbraver137]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1979444465652703605

Looks like Nique can play SF if necessary but I’d rather have him at guard and Keegan at SF so we could have legit size for once in the future

On any other team he would be a guard. Same with derozan. If Nique gets send to Stockton it would be a travesty: he belongs on the big club as a regular in the rotation

 

[ESP47]

To Kings' management: Please don't pull a "Haliburton" with this guy. As in, another team recognizes his talent and potential and is willing to trade a high quality player, that fits a need, to the Kings in a deal Perry/Vivek can't refuse.

Could a LaVine/Clifford pairing be the similar to the Fox/Haliburton duo as related to getting each other's way?

If you're referring to them playing the same position, then possibly. If you're talking about their ability to play on the court together, then highly doubtful. Lavine looks pretty easy to play with and doesn't have to have his touches in the same way Fox did. He can rip it quickly with a defender in his face and doesn't need to systematically break a defense down in order to get a good shot off like Fox does. I don't foresee any issues there.

 

[TheMobb]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1979444465652703605

Looks like Nique can play SF if necessary but I’d rather have him at guard and Keegan at SF so we could have legit size for once in the future

Another switchable wing with length with Keegan and Nique would be ideal, not sure which would be the SG/SF/PF and it probably doesn’t even matter.

 

[SacTownKid]

Marvin put up numbers that never felt like much because he made no impact and never got the tough rebound or loose ball. Just standing around looking dazed and confused on defense every time he’d get beat or pounded. The difference between he and Keegan is smarts and impactful play on both ends. Keegan Murray’s stats may not show it yet, but he’s already much more useful and dependable than Bagley ever was.

Still put up numbers. At the time you play that 36 mpg and get out on a high via trade if you're smart. This is the Kings were talking about here so all of the "busts" that have come and gone doesn't change the fact that the Kings are still the Kings. The one constant becomes more clear by the day.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Another switchable wing with length with Keegan and Nique would be ideal, not sure which would be the SG/SF/PF and it probably doesn’t even matter.

Ya adding another 6’6-6’9 guy then it would matter what position he plays all three would be switchable just can’t get another small guard. The top 5 in the draft and Kuminga fit that which is exciting if both could happen

 

[iowamcnabb]

If you're referring to them playing the same position, then possibly. If you're talking about their ability to play on the court together, then highly doubtful. Lavine looks pretty easy to play with and doesn't have to have his touches in the same way Fox did. He can rip it quickly with a defender in his face and doesn't need to systematically break a defense down in order to get a good shot off like Fox does. I don't foresee any issues there.

The next question might be whether he can actually be a point guard. As others have mentioned, that vision is natural and easily good enough to play that position. He would have plus size and has the smarts to eventually defend too. To me the only question is the handle. Primary ball handlers need a B+ handle or better. I’d say right now he is at a B (for a guard) if that can be improved, he could be the point of the future.