Welcome Zach LaVine!

[Krunker]

I don’t think fox will be greeted with open arms when he shows back up and I am thinking the way he left it will be like when buddy left.
A steady dose of Keon, devin and Murray all game. Stuff him after he crosses mid court will expose his weaknesses as we know.

I bet at some point he gets a tribute video, though

 

[Tetsujin]

The Kings now have 2 of the top 5 players in 3P% in the league, and 3 in the top 17

Domantas Sabonis: 47.3% (2nd)
Zach LaVine: 44.6% (5th)
Keon Ellis: 42.0% (17th)

— Will Z. Stats (@will_zimmerle) February 3, 2025

 

[NiNetNiNe]

Another thing too, we won’t have to worry if he is putting in his full effort. LaVine is like Monk and Sabonis, all he knows how to do is play hard.

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Welcome Zach. We Kings fans are a simple bunch; play hard, love the city, light the beam and you will be adored.

Are we REALLY a "simple bunch", though???

 

[Caccia]

Another thing too, we won’t have to worry if he is putting in his full effort. LaVine is like Monk and Sabonis, all he knows how to do is play hard.

Music to my ears. Note my avatar, with one of the hardest-playing guys ever.

 

[Tetsujin]

flight 8️⃣ ready for take off ✈️ 😤 pic.twitter.com/gxntBFCxcv

— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) February 4, 2025

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Another thing too, we won’t have to worry if he is putting in his full effort. LaVine is like Monk and Sabonis, all he knows how to do is play hard.

Monk-LaVine is also the most explosive back court in the league

 

[The_Jamal]

This dude isn't going to know what to do with all the space Sabonis clears for him in the DHO

 

[Joshyjosh31]

I remember watching him earlier this year vs Boston and he cooked them for like 40 I believe

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

I remember watching him earlier this year vs Boston and he cooked them for like 40 I believe

Season high is 37 (@ Atlanta).
You're thinking about his 36-point performance in Boston.

 

[Warhawk]

Per league source, the Kings are expecting Zach LaVine to make his Sacramento debut Wednesday night when the team hosts the Orlando Magic.

— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) February 3, 2025

Bought tix to the game for my son and I to go. Should be fun!

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Bought tix to the game for my son and I to go. Should be fun!

Show Zach some love for me.
And, more importantly, light that mutha effing beam (I mean...bean) for me...

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Season high is 37 (@ Atlanta).
You're thinking about his 36-point performance in Boston.

yes! I was guessing that’s why I said “like 40” but Boston had no answer for him

 

[Capt. Factorial]

This dude isn't going to know what to do with all the space Sabonis clears for him in the DHO

I think he went about 168 for 170 in that video, so now I'm really excited about this!

 

[The_Jamal]

I think he went about 168 for 170 in that video, so now I'm really excited about this!

Based on this, Vuc sets some pretty god awful screens. I'm excited what he can do with that space in the DHO from a Domas screen.

 

[coolhandluke]

Based on this, Vuc sets some pretty god awful screens. I'm excited what he can do with that space in the DHO from a Domas screen.

Just imagine prime Klay getting open after a Draymond screen.

 

[reptilexcq2]

Based on this, Vuc sets some pretty god awful screens. I'm excited what he can do with that space in the DHO from a Domas screen.

I think he's going to be just as lethal as Monk DHO w/ Domas...just because he shoots so well. He's also going to let Monk take a breather. A huge upgrade over Huerter for sure as far as shooting and coming off of Sabonis. His attack and draw foul is an elite level.

 

[kingsboi]

Zach, I don't think you will be a King for long but in the mean time, I welcome the hot scoring nights you will provide in a number of games

 

[sono]

Both Zach and Deebo have unfinished business in Chicago, now, in Sacramento, they can finish it with a better supporting cast.
They know their window is closing, now or never.
Beating a dead horse., we still need help at the frontcourt, not sure how it works with Deebo.

 

[funkykingston]

Both Zach and Deebo have unfinished business in Chicago, now, in Sacramento, they can finish it with a better supporting cast.
They know their window is closing, now or never.
Beating a dead horse., we still need help at the frontcourt, not sure how it works with Deebo.

I'd actually move Deebo to try and balance the roster if possible. But (1) I don't know what his market will be and (2) ideally you'd want to send him to a contender. To do otherwise is pretty crappy.

 

[upinsmoke]

I'd actually move Deebo to try and balance the roster if possible. But (1) I don't know what his market will be and (2) ideally you'd want to send him to a contender. To do otherwise is pretty crappy.

I think we could be picky about what we get back in return. He's a finisher still.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

I'd actually move Deebo to try and balance the roster if possible. But (1) I don't know what his market will be and (2) ideally you'd want to send him to a contender. To do otherwise is pretty crappy.

I'll never understand the urge to trade away great players who are helping our team win and are also great character guys. We literally just signed him and he was universally lauded as a great pickup. He's been nothing but fantastic all season. I simply do not understand. But I am just a lowly lasagna maker, what do I know.

 

[bball_nomad]

This dude isn't going to know what to do with all the space Sabonis clears for him in the DHO

I wanted to write a lot about Zach's game and especially how nobody expected him to play that well this season. Before I liked him, but he was just trying to do too much by himself sometimes and that didn't sit with me well. Zach is older now, was injured and yet - got better
I wanted to post this video here, but somebody already did it - thanks! Monk as a PG, Domas point center feels like a wonderland for Zach.
We all now Domas and Monk. I just want to repeat myself about Domas. We see him setting screens, DHOs, passing ball. One more thing about Domas - with his bbiq he is an exceptional "space creator". Cleans up the paint for drivers, moves and positions himself away from the paint the way that defenders just can't get around him.
How much a starting 5 of Domas, Keegan, DDR, Zach and Monk will average per game? 110+?
Zach is elite in transition and elite 3 pt shooter (difficulty grade F). I really think that in today's NBA such high powered high paced offense can result in many wins too.
We have very decent February schedule (nail me to the cross if I jinxed it). Kings are better team under Doug and just got upgraded - watch out everyone

 

[Tetsujin]

It’s tough to put into words how much this city and this organization have meant to me over the past 8 years. Chicago, you’ve welcomed me with open arms, and the memories we’ve created together will stay with me forever. The fans here are unlike any other—you’ve made playing in… pic.twitter.com/QyoUA1jFei

— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) February 4, 2025

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

It’s tough to put into words how much this city and this organization have meant to me over the past 8 years. Chicago, you’ve welcomed me with open arms, and the memories we’ve created together will stay with me forever. The fans here are unlike any other—you’ve made playing in… pic.twitter.com/QyoUA1jFei

— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) February 4, 2025

This is how you do a "thank you" message.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Any "thank you" that isn't accompanied by a trade demand and a new commercial drops for your new club before the paperwork has been faxed to the office in NY is a win in my book.

 

[Sac.Kings]

Any "thank you" that isn't accompanied by a trade demand and a new commercial drops for your new club before the paperwork has been faxed to the office in NY is a win in my book.

The more I think about that, the more I realize how lucky we were to get anything of value back for Fox. He had us really backed into a corner. The guy practically did everything possible to get himself out of here, but the irony is if he had actually just asked quietly so we could explore options, everyone would have been better off.

If there is anyone left who believes he didn’t request a trade at this point, that’s gotta be one heck of a koolaid they’re drinking.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Any "thank you" that isn't accompanied by a trade demand and a new commercial drops for your new club before the paperwork has been faxed to the office in NY is a win in my book.

Lol I missed the new commercial. Did they literally have that cut and ready to drop before all this drama???? I retroactively rescind any sauce or lasagna I may have granted Snake.

 

[BenchMob]

The more I think about that, the more I realize how lucky we were to get anything of value back for Fox. He had us really backed into a corner. The guy practically did everything possible to get himself out of here, but the irony is if he had actually just asked quietly so we could explore options, everyone would have been better off.

If there is anyone left who believes he didn’t request a trade at this point, that’s gotta be one heck of a koolaid they’re drinking.

Honestly we can thank Chicago to pull the knife out of our back and just have a wound, the return could of been a lot lot worse

 

[sactowndog]

Any "thank you" that isn't accompanied by a trade demand and a new commercial drops for your new club before the paperwork has been faxed to the office in NY is a win in my book.

that March 7 Spurs game is going to be interesting. Have tickets to it and unsure how I will react to his announcement.

I am think dead silence might be the best choice…..