Willie Cauley-Stein is your newest Sacramento King
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Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
That'll learn ya to be specific.
bajaden
Hall of Famer
They asked him when he first thought he might become an NBA player. He said in the 3rd grade. The teacher asked all the students what they wanted to be when they grew up. He said I raised my hand and said I wanted to be an NBA player. He said everyone else laughed, but I'm sitting here now.
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sactownfan
Guest
Chinese victory screech! Brick you have been in rare form recently! I like where your heads at!
The Hammer
All-Star
Look at Vlade's "hell yeah" smile at around min 16 as Willie is talking about sacrificing for the good of the team.
THAT is what we drafted.
THAT is what we drafted.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
Great press conference. WCS is one smart kid. His personality is great, I love his attitude.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
He just about coming here "that's God's plan".
Boogie's plan is coming together.
Boogie's plan is coming together.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
Have to love Vlade smiling to himself after everything WCS says. Honestly, I'm not sure he could answer these questions any better. Not typical cliches, just smart, self-aware answers from a very smart kid.
Telemachus
Starter
That was a Trillrific block by WCS.
Kingsgurl
Starter
Impressive young man. Intelligent, articulate and a sense of humor to boot. LOVE the fact that he said he just talked to DeMarcus and that DeMarcus was excited to have him on the team. I hope they put the Vlade statue next to the entrance, so I can fist bump him on the way into games.
Maybe a little odd but probably a very smart, discreet move.
IfAt1st
Starter
uhhhh.... one of the first and only things Vivek said about WCS is that he is loyal.
"He is the 21st century player.... he can defend every position, he is insanely athletic....uh, he's loyal, he's a great teammate - he's a winner. And now, Willie, you're a Sacramento King."
Don't tell me that Vlade isn't pounding the concept of loyalty into this dunderheaded FO.
If it was any word in the English language other than loyal, I wouldn't think it was important.
But loyal and loyalty are two basic buzzwords for Demarcus.
The FO and Vivek may just finally be backing Demarcus. May be too little, too late, but there's a sign they may be getting it.
"He is the 21st century player.... he can defend every position, he is insanely athletic....uh, he's loyal, he's a great teammate - he's a winner. And now, Willie, you're a Sacramento King."
Don't tell me that Vlade isn't pounding the concept of loyalty into this dunderheaded FO.
If it was any word in the English language other than loyal, I wouldn't think it was important.
But loyal and loyalty are two basic buzzwords for Demarcus.
The FO and Vivek may just finally be backing Demarcus. May be too little, too late, but there's a sign they may be getting it.
ninjabiscuit
Bench
I don't know, but they better be working on a piece of merchandise like this to be ready before opening night.
The Hammer
All-Star
And it is ALL due to Vlade.
The Hammer
All-Star
The best thing I can say about Vivek is that he was restrained, if not constrained into the minimum of flowery voluptuous sunshine and rainbows too schticky for works fake ass ticket selling management-speak tagline pomposity of language, of which he must have learned we are sick of.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Vivek has probably been more effected by the lack of loyalty than anyone in the last year or so. Every one of his buds turned out to be weasels. Lets not forget Vivek is still trying to wade through the murky waters of NBA life himself. I just wish there were a team in place PR wise to guide him on the perception issues that the NBA brings. I think he's been oblivious to those, but if he's as smart as he seems he's certainly learning. There shouldn't have to be this many bumps in the road though. Get a team in place and there will be less bruising involved.
M_Barragan
Bench
LONG time reader and occasional poster. I have had 3 different profiles all hardly used. I decided to chime in because at this moment I felt the need. This has been a low time for us all. No better time to make my voice heard. This was not the Sexy Fantasy pick but it was the WINNING pick. I am TIRED of losing so I am very happy.
He will make our DEFENSE better from day one! Our largest weakness as a team by far! Guy's like this might be as tall as trees but they certainly don't grow on them. As far as offense Kentucky has a set play that would put Towns in the high post which would force the defense to collapse to cover him. Towns would throw a lob for WCS. Towns is no Cousins. Cousins at points attracted the ENTIRE defense last year at that same position on the floor. I see great possibilities on that side of the court with a guy like WCS next to a PLAY MAKER like Cousins. If he can convert 45-50% of his wide open 10-15 foot looks at some point we will be better then expected and people doubting this pick will end up looking like fools.
It's awesome what this guy brings to the the locker room. We have needed this BAD for years! We all saw what PRO'S could do when they played for the team instead of themselves in November. I LOVED coach Malone. I miss him dearly. But let's see what a coach like Karl can do with a team who is playing to WIN instead of just coming in expecting to lose and feeling sorry for themselves. That is of course if the entire TEAM buy's in I sure hope they do November was AWESOME give us more PLEASE!
PS... I have worked with people I did not like personally. But we made a good team. I hope these guys can give each other a chance to succeed. They both are talented and like it or not need each other. Grow the F up and get to work damn it I want to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He will make our DEFENSE better from day one! Our largest weakness as a team by far! Guy's like this might be as tall as trees but they certainly don't grow on them. As far as offense Kentucky has a set play that would put Towns in the high post which would force the defense to collapse to cover him. Towns would throw a lob for WCS. Towns is no Cousins. Cousins at points attracted the ENTIRE defense last year at that same position on the floor. I see great possibilities on that side of the court with a guy like WCS next to a PLAY MAKER like Cousins. If he can convert 45-50% of his wide open 10-15 foot looks at some point we will be better then expected and people doubting this pick will end up looking like fools.
It's awesome what this guy brings to the the locker room. We have needed this BAD for years! We all saw what PRO'S could do when they played for the team instead of themselves in November. I LOVED coach Malone. I miss him dearly. But let's see what a coach like Karl can do with a team who is playing to WIN instead of just coming in expecting to lose and feeling sorry for themselves. That is of course if the entire TEAM buy's in I sure hope they do November was AWESOME give us more PLEASE!
PS... I have worked with people I did not like personally. But we made a good team. I hope these guys can give each other a chance to succeed. They both are talented and like it or not need each other. Grow the F up and get to work damn it I want to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ninjabiscuit
Bench
I agree with the fact that every one of his buds (except Malone) turned out to be weasels. On the other hand, he also seems to go out of his way to make other people take the blame for his actions. Never an attractive trait in a leader. Hopefully Vlade can show him that it's actually better to be wrong and admit it.
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hoops4kings
Bench
Very happy with this pick. WCS is an impressive young man and will be a geat addition to the team.
Gary
All-Star
Gary
All-Star
He's a smart kid.. Knows how to play a role and excels at it. Doesn't seem to be a "hey everyone look at me!" type of player.
And a guy with an edge and not afraid of choosing "00". Looking forward to his time here.
Livinthedream
All-Star
We really needed some as positive as WCS to come to the team. As much as I like Mudiay's potential, we really need some team chemistry and change in attitude more. WCS is a refreshing change.
ShastaKingsFan
All-Star
Considering how there was the chatter of him dropping suddenly for whatever reasons, I have a feeling us sticking with him, will end up being the best pick in this draft. I've got a hunch he'll pan out as more valuable NBA piece than both Towns and Okafor
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