What about the Wright stuff?
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DirtyAcres
G-League
I'm fine with him playing 1 minute and 1 minute only. This is the time to develop our younger guys, not play an aging vet.
I haven't watched Wright play a single minute in his long career but I like him already so much that I wouldn't mind seeing the Kings resign him at the end of the year. A minimum contract of course but decent towel wavers (especially in guys who don't get any minutes) are hard to find and an experienced vet for injury insurance never hurts. And why not give him a minute or two play the end of this season? I love to see Sheldon and Hawes play but I don't like to watch their tired minutes. If either of them needs a break when the score doesn't matter then let Wright get 2-3 minutes.
Arby's Roast Beef
Starter
I wasn't particularly a huge advocate of getting Wright in the past, because he's part of the group of undersized inside-outside offensive bigs as opposed to the tall athletic defensive shotblockers that I wanted, but there's no denying that his career is quickly going down that slippery slope into benchwarming. Frankly, I don't even think this team is the right fit for him right now--in terms of game, I cluster him into that group of players--Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Kenny Thomas, Mikki Moore, Corliss Williamson last year--who have various offensive skills but have serious limitations, whether it be personality, consistency, aggressiveness, simply being unathletic or undersized--that have hindered them from making a greater impact. I really love the fact that he's being a great sportsman about the situation, as that promotes greater team cohesiveness and is a testament to his character, but on the court he simply isn't going to help us much, because of some level of redundancy, because of clearing way for younger players, etc. Maybe 4-5 spot minutes where he can hit an open jumpshot, play some nice post defense and some such, but nothing more than that. I love that he's getting credit for the hurrahs he's yelling from the bench, though.
Did you bother to read the reason why I made the comment?
It's not about how well he plays; it's simply about a little acknowledgment for his sportsmanship and camaraderie, along with his enthusiastic support of the rest of the team.
I can't believe anyone on this board would actually not understand how nice it is to see someone supporting a team he will most likely never see again after April 15.
It's not about how well he plays; it's simply about a little acknowledgment for his sportsmanship and camaraderie, along with his enthusiastic support of the rest of the team.
I can't believe anyone on this board would actually not understand how nice it is to see someone supporting a team he will most likely never see again after April 15.
Lurknomo
G-League
I know you're the boss around here and all that, but come on , how much does he get paid to dress like a King, do some layups during warmup drills, then grab a seat and a towel? He better be a good cheerleader for that kind of $$$. Give me a break. He is not now, nor ever a part of this teams present or future. He's a pro and he should act like one, even if its as a towel waver.
bench_blob
Bench
This reminds of the father of a kid who appears on Jerry Springer or Maury Povich who wants endless kudos for parenting his child, y'know doin' what you are suppose to do! You are player on the bench, and you cheer on your teammates, you are doin' what you are suppose to do!
Why does this guy deserve credit or PT as a result...fine he's encouraging his teammates, good for him. He hangs with these guys, undoubtedly has a bond with his teammates, unless the guy is an anti-social sort, this is only natural, so he wants to see them perform. So he applauds a little, slaps a guy on the back, probably as much to keep himself from getting bored as much as anything.
Chances are he's also getting schooled in practice and Coach Theus sees no point in the same thing happening against a more talented opposition. He'll get a few minutes the last few games of the season, but let's face it, when Lorenzen Wright charity minutes become the point of discussion, these are lean times in Kingsland.
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bench_blob
Bench
Why are you surprised? Do you have special insight into how Wright has performed in practice? If you have a media pass, and Coach Theus has conducted open practice, and you have formed your opinion on this basis, then I stand corrected.
Otherwise, your opinion is without merit.
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bench_blob
Bench
Nice. Give Lorenzo Wright all of KT's minutes. And let's give him all of SAR's minutes too
bloom
Starter
Wow, and I thought Wright was a point guard. I wonder where I got that idea. lol Seriously, I’m glad he cheers and that’s awesome but you guys are right, he shouldn’t be playing. It’s great someone is there and cheering for their team (as they should) but we/some people like to see more of the kids and with Wright in the game, Spencer doesn’t get to see the floor.
Good grief. I'm not saying put him in the starting lineup. I suggested he get to at least step on the court once before the end of the season. I think he's more than earned that by being the consummate professional, cheering even though there's nothing that says he has to...
It's not about Hawes or anyone else. It was just a suggestion for a little appreciation.
Geez...
It's not about Hawes or anyone else. It was just a suggestion for a little appreciation.
Geez...
DirtyAcres
G-League
The only court time I'm giving Wright is on xbox 360............when I'm playing against the Kings.
kennadog
Dog On It!
You apparently haven't been watching players on the Kings bench much this season. It's been pretty apathetic a great deal of the time, with shades of comatose at times.
So, yeah, I'll give credit to a guy that would probably like a few minutes on court, but cheers on his teammates as long as he's not out there.
DirtyAcres
G-League
Credit, sure. Minutes, no.
Kingster
Hall of Famer
Touchy, touchy....I'm surprised because 99 x out of 100 a 19 year old isn't going to be as good as a vet who'se been around the league for 10+ years. And since Theus wants .500 more than he wants to develop youth this year, one would expect Wright to get more pt.
bench_blob
Bench
I give the guy credit too. But I don't put him in the game. He's nothing more than a career journeyman and 11th man roster filler. And it's no special thrill for the guy to run up and down the court and showcase his below average skills, so putting him in the game is doing him no favors. Let the poor guy retain his dignity and the illusion he is actually a competent player and assume his most capable role as designated cheerleader.
And like I said previously, these are lean times in Kingsland to being discussing Lorenso Wright. He is so irrelevant I have no idea how to spell his first name, nor any inclination to learn the correct spelling
kings4lyfe32
Bench
A career journeyman and 11th man filler? Is this why he has only played for 3 NBA teams (not counting Sacramento) and started 445 games in his career??? I think he should get on the court at lesat once, I mean what is it going to hurt?I give the guy credit too. But I don't put him in the game. He's nothing more than a career journeyman and 11th man roster filler. And it's no special thrill for the guy to run up and down the court and showcase his below average skills, so putting him in the game is doing him no favors. Let the poor guy retain his dignity and the illusion he is actually a competent player and assume his most capable role as designated cheerleader.
And like I said previously, these are lean times in Kingsland to being discussing Lorenso Wright. He is so irrelevant I have no idea how to spell his first name, nor any inclination to learn the correct spelling
bench_blob
Bench
Last time I checked points were neither scored, nor games won, nor defensive stops achieved, by a player in his warm-ups picking the proverbial splinter from his posterior region whilst clapping his hands in one. The only difference between Lor. Wright and the guy in the nose bleeds is the guy in the nose bleeds probably has a 16 oz ice cold brewski and a pleasant buzz while urging the home team on to a (meaningless) victory.
The guy in the nose bleeds doesn't deserve a trip to the scorer's table and game entry anymore than the 12th man just because he musters up a little mindless energy and superficial enthusiasm.
Professional basketball is serious business, not little league.
NikateeN
Bench
Damn.
The way i see it is hey the season is done, why not let other people play? I mean its at least something new, i know we have no plans on keeping this guy but i wouldnt mind seeing him play at least once in a Kings jersey.
Oh good grief. I cannot believe the extent you're trying to go to in order to make an incredible mountain out of a very small molehill.
If you don't think it's better for the team to have support from the bench, you obviously haven't been watching the really good teams. Their benches are always involved and each member of the team - be it the all-star starter or the guy way at the end of the bench - has a contribution to make.
People on this forum made a really big deal about the lack of apparent support by Kenny Thomas. Now someone comes along who puts Thomas to shame, supports his teammates AND shows some enthusiasm and we can't give him the tiniest bit of praise?
Whatever...
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