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Full Court Press : Kings Net Fifth Pick

Sat, 22 May 2010 04:07:19 +0000

I have heard of Hassan Whiteside before. You did slightly improve his physical characteristics, however; he's actually 6'11" and 225. One of the knacks against him is his weight, which is much too light for his position. He needs to add more strength. Whiteside is projected by many to go around the 13th spot, which is much too low for the Kings to go down for him. Not to say he's not a legitimate threat...he's a tremendous shot blocker and rebounder (as you mentioned), but his offense is very raw. He would need much time to improve, similar to Dwight Howard. The only difference is that Howard was and still is dominant physically while Whiteside is not. If the Kings had the 10th pick or so, he would be one to consider. He has the biggest upside of anyone in the draft not named John Wall or Evan Turner, but the Kings would prefer more of an immediate impact pick rather than one that takes work. Cousins, as I described earlier, is the best option for the Kings unless Derrick Favors falls into position. Some serious thinking would need to be done in that case, but most likely, the Kings get either Cousins or Johnson ( a great role player who can shoot).

Full Court Press : Kings Net Fifth Pick

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:55:07 +0000

Here are some nice videos of Eric Bledsoe and Demarcus Cousins. This video of Cousins shows just how dominate and skilled he is. Think the next Chris Webber without the hops: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE9yObPb1xA This video of Bledsoe shows his explosive leaping ability, freakish quickness, and toughness. Think the next Bobby Jackson (both have tremendous speed, the knack for being a leader, toughness on both ends) but with a better leaping ability: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdgIqKyskHw

Full Court Press : Kings Net Fifth Pick

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:49:50 +0000

Alright, here comes the big question: What do the Kings want to do? Now that Wall and Turner are out of the question, it's time to see what's going to happen. Do they want to go big, i.e. Demarcus Cousins and Derrick Favors? Do they want to go for another solid piece around Tyreke who doesn't need the ball in their hands, i.e. Wesley Johnson and Al-Farouq Aminu? Or do they want to bolster their back-court and get a point guard or reserve shooting guard, i.e. Eric Bledsoe or Xavier Henry (the problem with this is that other than John Wall and Evan Turner, the best shooting guards and point guards are all projected to be around the 15th pick). The answer: it depends on the situation. Assuming Wall and Evans will be off by the time the Kings select (they obviously will), that leaves them with four main players: Derrick Favors, Demarcus Cousins, Wesley Johnson, and Al-Farouq Aminu. Derrick Favors would be the next Dwight Howard (as close as one could be...no one is that strong and dominant). He is a freak of an athlete with a long, decent (6-9, 215). He is an explosive athlete with long arms and a decent midrange shot (up to about 17 feet), but the huge knack on him is that he isn't polished (again, similar to Dwight Howard...a beast, but doesn't have much fundamentals). Still, he would easily help. He needs to put on some more muscle (get to around 230 to be more dominant...at 215 lbs, he doesn't outweigh Nocioni). He will most likely be taken off the boards, but if he's still available, go after this one. Demarcus Cousins would be the most likely choice to come into the lap of the Kings. Wall and Turner will be numbers 1 and 2, and with the Nets most likely choosing Derrick Favors and the Timberwolves already having 2 main big man in Kevin Love and Al Jefferson, Cousins would probably fall to 5. As most have heard, Cousins is a big body who is a beast inside with an attitude and maturity problem. He takes up space and was the most productive player in college basketball last season for Kentucky. The brightest spots for him are that he has a great jumpshot (could even hit the 3 if he wanted to), has soft hands, and is very skilled for a big man. The main problems are his attitude and maturity issues and his motor (as well as conditioning). When he wants to, he could be the most dominant guy on the floor. However, that's what most said about Michael Beasley (dominant guy in college, questions about motor and attitude...he's now struggling to fit in with the Heat who want to trade him). Imagine a Chris Webber without the hops (Cousins isn't that athletic...can't jump that high). That would be a terrific building block for the Kings. Look for the Kings to take Cousins if still on the board. As for Johnson and Aminu, both bring different aspects to the small forward position. Johnson is the perfect example of a complimentary player, as he can shoot very well, can rebound well, and is an aggressive scorer who is versatile. The problems with him are that he's very light for his position (small forward who's only 198 lbs... 20 pounds lighter than Omri Casspi, and about the same height at 6'7"). Wouldn't be the next step to a championship, but with another star, he would be absolutely perfect. Aminu, on the other hand, is an excellent athlete with a freakish wingspan (7-foot-4) who is a good rebounder and finisher. Again, the problem with him is that he's very light (only 205 lbs). He's also very inconsistent and more of a slasher (doesn't have a good jumpshot). Aminu shouldn't be taken, as either Favors, Cousins, or Johnson would still be available, and all are much better. Now, the Kings still have a need at the point guard position...Beno is their only point guard, and even then, he's more of a shooting guard. That's why the Kings should take the opportunity to get Eric Bledsoe, a great point guard from Kentucky. Bledsoe took the backseat to John Wall last season, but he still showed he's capable of running a team. In my opinion, he's the most underrated prospect in the draft, and should go higher. At 6'1 (a little short, but what I'm about to explain makes up for it) and 190 lbs, Bledsoe is a very, very quick, pass-first point guard (MUCH NEEDED, especially with a dominant player like Tyreke). He has a high basketball IQ and is an explosive jumper. He's a born leader with a terrific motor and excellent toughness, especially on the defensive end (great defender). He has a good jumpshot (although not great), as well, and although he's a little turnover prone (what 19 year old point guard isn't?), he looks like a surefire point guard. If the Kings could somehow manage to get Demarcus Cousins (fairly likely) and Eric Bledsoe (would need some trading), they would be in the hunt for the playoffs in 2 years, if not next year. Both know each other's games well, too, as they were teammates last year. Let's hope the Kings could pull something off, and with their 33rd pick, get some magic like last year with the selection of Omri Casspi.

Full Court Press : Anticipating Evans vs. Jennings

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:56:38 +0000

This comment is directed towards sdfd above and anyone else who dares to think that Tyreke Evans is not Rookie of the Year. You clearly do not watch basketball very much at all or pay attention to anyone's opinion. Tyreke Evans, by just about everyone, has been said to be the clear choice for Rookie of the Year. There is little competition for this year. Stephen Curry has had a great second half, but struggled greatly through the first few months. Tyreke, on the other hand, has rarely struggled and scored under double digits only 4 times. Brandon Jennings, the opposite of Curry, started out great with his 55 point performance. However, after that game, he has had many stats that represent horrible shooting numbers. Here are some stats from games in the past few months by Brandon Jennings: DATE OPP RESULT MIN FG PCT AST TO(Turnovers) REB PTS 3/3 Was W 100-87 312-12 .167 5 6 5 5 2/19@Det W 91-85 321-13 .077 4 2 3 10 2/28@Atl L 106-102 261-5 .200 5 1 2 3 I didn't just choose the worst stat lines; most of his games in the past few months were very similar to these numbers. Tyreke Evans rarely has games this badly, and in fact, has only scored under 10 points 5 times. Two of those games came in the first 4 games of the season when Kevin Martin had control of the ball most of the time, and one of them was against the Charlotte Bobcats when he played with a sore ankle and hip (could barely move well). The only reason Brandon Jennings is winning, sdfd? Because his team is better. Nothing else to it. What I am getting out of your post is that if I put Josh McRoberts (who? exactly) on the Cleveland Cavaliers right now, and because the Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the league, you would say that he is clearly better than Derrick Rose, Danny Granger, or Chris Paul because his team is winning. Thus, your comment is absolutely false. Tyreke Evans has outplayed everyone throughout the entire season. Through Brandon Jennings explosive first half of the season and Stephen Curry's sudden emergence in the second half, Tyreke has steadily averaged 20 pts, 5 ast, and 5 rebounds, something only three other rookies have done, and Tyreke is in good company (LeBron James, Oscar Robertson, and Michael Jordan). Tyreke has averaged a triple double over his past 3 games (one with a triple double, the second missing one rebounds, the third missing one assist), and should he have gotten one more rebound or assist in the last two games, he would be the only player besides LeBron James to achieve more than 1 triple double in a season. Tyreke has ROY wrapped up, and if anyone disagrees, they are either a Warriors fan, a Bucks fan, the relatives of Brandon Jennings or Stephen Curry, or entirely misinformed and one who doesn't pay attention to basketball at all.

Full Court Press : Anticipating Evans vs. Jennings

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:56:32 +0000

You clearly do not watch basketball very much at all or pay attention to anyone's opinion. Tyreke Evans, by just about everyone, has been said to be the clear choice for Rookie of the Year. There is little competition for this year. Stephen Curry has had a great second half, but struggled greatly through the first few months. Tyreke, on the other hand, has rarely struggled and scored under double digits only 4 times. Brandon Jennings, the opposite of Curry, started out great with his 55 point performance. However, after that game, he has had many stats that represent horrible shooting numbers. Here are some stats from games in the past few months by Brandon Jennings: DATE OPP RESULT MIN FG PCT AST TO(Turnovers) REB PTS 3/3 Was W 100-87 312-12 .167 5 6 5 5 2/19@Det W 91-85 321-13 .077 4 2 3 10 2/28@Atl L 106-102 261-5 .200 5 1 2 3 I didn't just choose the worst stat lines; most of his games in the past few months were very similar to these numbers. Tyreke Evans rarely has games this badly, and in fact, has only scored under 10 points 5 times. Two of those games came in the first 4 games of the season when Kevin Martin had control of the ball most of the time, and one of them was against the Charlotte Bobcats when he played with a sore ankle and hip (could barely move well). The only reason Brandon Jennings is winning, sdfd? Because his team is better. Nothing else to it. What I am getting out of your post is that if I put Josh McRoberts (who? exactly) on the Cleveland Cavaliers right now, and because the Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the league, you would say that he is clearly better than Derrick Rose, Danny Granger, or Chris Paul because his team is winning. Thus, your comment is absolutely false. Tyreke Evans has outplayed everyone throughout the entire season. Through Brandon Jennings explosive first half of the season and Stephen Curry's sudden emergence in the second half, Tyreke has steadily averaged 20 pts, 5 ast, and 5 rebounds, something only three other rookies have done, and Tyreke is in good company (LeBron James, Oscar Robertson, and Michael Jordan). Tyreke has averaged a triple double over his past 3 games (one with a triple double, the second missing one rebounds, the third missing one assist), and should he have gotten one more rebound or assist in the last two games, he would be the only player besides LeBron James to achieve more than 1 triple double in a season. Tyreke has ROY wrapped up, and if anyone disagrees, they are either a Warriors fan, a Bucks fan, the relatives of Brandon Jennings or Stephen Curry, or entirely misinformed and one who doesn't pay attention to basketball at all.

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings vs. Lakers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:57:50 +0000

Tyreke Evans is going to be one of the best players in this league if he isn't there already. Only half way through the second quarter and Tyreke almost has a TRIPLE-DOUBLE. Not even halftime yet! 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists. Unbelievable. He does need to rest once in a while, however. Too bad. The Kings can play with the best in this league. That is what many don't realize. Double overtime loss and buzzer beater loss against the Lakers, 2 wins and and overtime loss against Denver, an overtime loss against the Cavaliers, 3 points defeat against the Celtics, close losses against Hawks, two very close games against Dallas, etc. The Kings just need to pull them out.

Full Court Press : Sacramento Lands Standout in Landry

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:46:51 +0000

My apologies on that one, Craig. I didn't have my volume up for some of those videos. Still, the point was obviously not the music but the players we were getting. Your grandson was bound to learn the words soon anyway.

Full Court Press : Sacramento Lands Standout in Landry

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:02:21 +0000

Check out these videos for the players we traded for. This should give all of you doubters, even after reading my post above, second thoughts on why these trades were great: Carl Landry (starts around 1 minute mark; phenomenal player, great to get him): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZa2ws9zqVs&fe... Joey Dorsey (absolute beast underneath the basket): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgqWeY2Wtgc Larry Hughes (was in dunk contest, had hops; older now, but video shows what he was capable of): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl9rXkqVgj4 Dominic McGuire (a lot of promise; could be next Donte Greene): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hcw9DB5PwU

Full Court Press : Sacramento Lands Standout in Landry

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:46:22 +0000

As a die-hard Kings fan who never ceases to watch the Kings (I guarantee I was one of the few that watched the entire Chicago game, even during the time when they were down 35 points), even during their poor stretches (watched every game during 17 win season), I have to say that I applaud Geoff Petrie and the Maloofs. Excellent job. For all of you who have forgotten, the Kings were flirting with a .500 record throughout the early part of the season. When Martin came back, the Kings dropped games severely and the chemistry was clearly lost. Kevin works best as a third option (great option during 2005-2006 when Bibby and Artest were the first two), but when he learned he was the "leader" of the team, he tried to score too often. He didn't let the game come to him, and his energy and effort clearly lacked. He now walks or jogs to his spots while during the 2005-2006 season, when fighting for minutes, he hustled on every play. Martin just doesn't have the type of shot to be a closer, either. He tries to draw fouls to get to the line at clutch times, and at clutch times, referees rarely give the player the call. Because of his awkward release, he cannot score when someone is very close to him. Thus, he is best when a third option when he will be given the open shot which he can easily hit down. However, he continued to feel the need to score and wasted many possessions while Casspi, Garcia, Nocioni, and Udoka merely watched from the bench. All of those players are much more selective with their shots and really benefit from Tyreke driving in and kicking out. Carl Landry was a GREAT pickup for us. He has a great low post game and, although undersized, plays much bigger. Here's a stat most don't know: Landry ranks second in the league in fourth-quarter scoring, averaging 6.6 points per game, only behind LeBron. That's right; he's ahead of Kobe, Carmelo, Wade, and everyone else. This guy knows how to score in the clutch. He is a great low post player who will be a fantastic addition to the Kings front-line. Now for Joey Dorsey. I remember watching him during his days in Memphis University, and I have but one memory: the guy is a flat-out BEAST. As Dick Vitale, college basketball analyst in the hall of fame, puts it, "The guy's a football player in a basketball player's body." He can rebound just about anything at all. Imagine Jon Brockman on steroids. He can be a great backup player, but his offensive game remains at work. Give him some time, but he could be good. Larry Hughes was a nice pickup. He is a perfect example of a steak shooter, as he can go from scoring 35 one night to missing 6 shots in a row and scoring 4 on the next. At 31, he still has game, but he isn't what he used to be. Great role player, and can definitely find his own shot. When he has it going, watch out. He can take pressure of Tyreke some nights when he's got it going, and he can hit the outside shot. Dominic McGuire is a new guy who hasn't played much. He's only averaging 5 points per game in limited minutes this season, but he was dubbed a steal of the 2007 draft after showing his skills. Imagine another Donte Greene. He is very athletic and can finish at the rim very well. A great dunker, like Donte. McGuire has also been known to get up for some great blocks and isn't afraid to reject anybody at the rim (again, like Donte). McGuire, with a little work, could be a very solid player in the league. Reminds me a lot of Donte Greene, but with a shot that needs more work. Overall, the Kings did a very great job in these trades. A great low post scorer, something the Kings were in desperate need of, in Carl Landry; a dominating big guy who is a beast regarding rebounding and blocking shots (two things, especially the shot blocking, the Kings needed to improve) in Joey Dorsey; a great streak shooter in Larry Hughes who could get it going any night; and a great prospect, similar to Donte Greene, in Dominic McGuire. For all of you Kings fans who said this was a bad trade, you clearly do not pay attention to the game that much. You watch the Kings for a few games and figure that you know everything. Try watching the Kings for 10+ seasons, and then you can understand. In the mean time, just realize that the Kings did a PHENOMENAL job on this trade. Great job, Geoff Petrie! Excellent timing, Joe and Gavin Maloof!

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings at Knicks

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:26:40 +0000

Anyone seen this link yet? http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/allstar2010/news/st... The Kings are represented THREE TIMES in the NBA All-Star game! Rookie game (Omri+Evans), Shooting Stars competition (Tyreke+C-Webb+Nicole Powell), and now the H-O-R-S-E competition with Omri Casspi! Let's show them how Sactown rolls, Kings fans!

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings vs. Suns

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:07:07 +0000

For those of you who aren't aware of me, I generally write long posts on my views of the Sacramento Kings. Here comes another one. There is one main weakness for the Sacramento Kings right now that prevents them from winning games: A strong frontcourt presence. Spencer Hawes is definitely improving as well as Jason Thompson, but neither are at their peak yet. With the draft coming up, there are a few big names (other than the obvious in John Wall) that could make a difference: 1. Derrick Favors (6'10", 246- good height/ weight for power forward). Rated the #2 player in the nation currently by ESPN expert John Hollinger. Favors is a power forward who is very athletic, and with the right players, could be effective. Favors is similar to Amare Stoudemire in his athletic abilities (a very high complement, given by many elite scouts) and has a decent post game. He can also block shots, a huge part of the Kings game that is missing. He could fit in as a backup behind Thompson for a year or two, and then there would be many options available for the Kings. He is a freshman, so he still has a lot to learn. His ceiling is high, and should he get a consistent jump shot, will be very good. 2. Cole Aldrich (6'11", 245). The best center of this draft, Aldrich is a junior for Kansas. Again, because he plays for a high profile team, we can see how good he is, but he does play with great teammates, which makes his job easier. Aldrich averages almost 4 blocks a game (would really help out Kings on defensive end) and also averages a double-double in 26 minutes. However, he does not play against tall players consistently, so those numbers would obviously be harder to achieve in the NBA. Still, he is a good competitor with a decent post game and a shot blocking ability. Should Favors be taken, Aldrich is the one the Kings should go for. 3. Ed Davis (6'10", 215). Another power forward, he currently plays for the struggling North Carolina Tar Heels. A great way to tell how good a player actually is is by seeing if they dominate on a bad team. As the Tar Heels are always playing great teams, Davis can be scrutinized accordingly. He is a very good shot blocker, but at 215 pounds, that is way too slim for the pros. Picture Anthony Randolph: athletic, but too thin to be effective. He's only 10 pounds heavier than Beno Udrih, a point guard. Still, Davis has a very high ceiling, but needs time and work to become a good player. Hollinger currently has the Kings at taking Ed Davis, but they need someone who can come in and be effective sooner than later, which is why Favors (if the Kings get a good pick) and Aldrich (if they get a lesser pick) should be their top priority. The Kings have otherwise been great this season. Their back court (Tyreke+Martin) can be very effective and have proven that. Many of the Kings games they have lost have been because of another dominant post presence on the other team taking advantage of our post players. Now, JT is only a sophomore and is improving day in and day out. He has the ability to be a great post defender, but he tends to extend his arms out when players are going at him instead of holding them straight up, causing a foul to be called. If he learns to do that (hold his hands up rather than out) consistently, he will be a good defender. Hawes is becoming more defensively active as of the last few weeks, picking up more blocks. Still, he is not a strong defender. Should he improve, the Kings will win many more games.

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings at 76ers

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:26:55 +0000

Anyone else notice that Kevin Martin has scored 150% more points than his minutes? (As of halftime: 6 min, 9 pts, 2-2 free throws). Not to mention stellar defense on Allen Iverson, who although is much older, still has much of his quickness, has been held to 1-5 shooting. Tyreke Evans should have around 14 points, but just a few shots that wouldn't climb over the rim. Overall, I see this as a great combo.

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings at 76ers

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:34:03 +0000

Sacramento isn't exactly the hottest place on the free agent market. Yes, we need to clear up cap space, but not too much, as the odds of getting a high free agent are not great. However, Petrie did convince Webber and Vlade to come, so I guess anything is possible. However, Cisco is not the one we need to trade. Nocioni has been struggling lately, and as much as I love his energy, his contract just does not match his production. With a glut of small forwards, Nocioni would be the one to trade. Donte Greene has shown excellent improvement this season, and is playing better defense than Nocioni and can score the ball much easier and consistently (outside shot still needs a little work). That would also clear up cap space, and if we got money or draft picks in return, that would be even better.

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings at 76ers

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:33:55 +0000

Definitely agree with you, Victor, but Tyreke did hit the game winner over Denver. Being a freshman at Memphis, he didn't get the opportunity to make many game winning shots because his team was fairly dominant. After only two tries (LA+Cleveland), Tyreke has already adjusted enough to make a game winner. Over the past year or two, I have noticed one thing: Kevin Martin does not have the type of shot to win close games. Because of the area of his release (fairly low and takes some time to release), players have the ability to block his shot easier. However, Tyreke Evans shoots above his head as does Francisco Garcia, which is why they have proven to hit big shots down the stretch. Kevin Martin, when given space, is definitely good, but when players are all over him, it is hard for him to get a shot off. As you said, Victor, a good play would be to have Tyreke drive in and kick it out to either Kevin Martin, Omri Casspi, or Francisco Garcia. That is what Evans needs to learn next: how to see the floor in crunch time. However, I would feel more comfortable letting Tyreke have the last bucket than anyone else.

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings at 76ers

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:54:50 +0000

For all of you disbelievers in the K-Mart/Tyreke back court, here is an explanation of why it could be the best back court in the NBA. As the NBA is taking notice of the favorite for ROY in Tyreke Evans, they are learning that Tyreke loves to drive the ball in. And, for any Kings fans who watch the games, it is clear that Tyreke scores about 12 points from driving inside, 4 points from outside shots, and 4 points from free throws to average his 20 points per game. However, to stop where the majority of his points are coming from (in the lane through layups), teams are now clogging the lane. This forces Tyreke to shoot, which he is getting better at but is still struggling a little, or to pass the ball to a teammate. This is where Kevin Martin comes in. K-Mart is one of the best scorers in the NBA, and his creativity is off the charts. From one-handed floaters to off-balance jumpers, Kevin Martin can score in a variety of ways. However, Kevin Martin is mainly a lights out shooter. If he's wide open, it's almost surely to go in. Thus, Tyreke drives in a couple times, teams learn to clog the lane, Tyreke kicks it out to Kevin Martin, and K-Mart hits the jumper or three. Kevin Martin now spreads the floor much more for the Kings, making opponents unsure of whether to stop Tyreke by clogging the lane (which gives K-Mart an open shot) or to contest K-Mart on his shots (which gives Tyreke an easy time to score in the lane). Thus, this back court can by extremely dynamic, as Kevin Martins game really complements Tyreke Evans game, and vice versa. Just imagine when 'Cisco comes back. The floor will be very spread out, and the Kings will be very hard to guard.

Full Court Press : Open Net: Kings vs. Magic

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:21:56 +0000

That is probably the most ridiculous trade suggestion that anyone has suggested over the past 10 years. There is no way this would ever, ever, ever happen. As for the Chris Bosh trade mentioned above...also unrealistic. Even if we did pull off the 2nd most unrealistic trade posted in this "Open Net," he would still opt out of his contract this summer and most likely head to a championship caliber team.

Full Court Press : Petrie’s Boyhood Dream Continues in Sacramento

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:38:58 +0000

As Kings fans, we are clearly worried about how our team is going to work together. There is no point in "enjoying our young team right now" when there is a clear issue that will need to be worked out in the future. It is like trying to enjoy your job when you know that you will be fired in 10 days; in other words, neither are going to happen. A great starting lineup would be: PG: Beno Udrih; as close as the Kings get to a starting point guard who can find other teammates well on the floor SG: Kevin Martin; scorer for years, needs to work on defense SF: Tyreke Evans; bigger/stronger than K-Mart, can guard the LeBron James's of the world better PF: Jason Thompson; near double-double guy (15 and 9 a game), obvious choice C: Spencer Hawes; give him more time to develop, and he'll be a stud Backing them up will be Sergio Rodriguez, Donte Greene (our new lock-down defender), 'Francisco "'Cisco" Garcia, Omri Casspi, Jon Brockman, Andres Nocioni, and Ime Udoka. The only problem is that there is a glut of SF on the team ('Cisco, Nocioni, Casspi, Udoka), and all can't backup the team. A trade will need to come, especially after seeing the emergence of Omri so soon. Most likely Nocioni, which also gets rid of a big contract to possibly include the Kings in the summer of 2010 big free agent signing.

Full Court Press : Postgame Recap: Kings vs. Cavs

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:36:45 +0000

Gotta agree with you on Mr. Brockman, Victor. Should he be taller (6'10, 6'11), he should definitely be starting. However, he is only 6'7", and that is a serious problem. Luckily, his aggressiveness makes his size barely noticeable. I like him as a great bench player, but just not tall enough or talented to be a starter. Just give Hawes some time. Andrew Bogut is now scoring on everyone (including Shaq, although he is older), and is showing why he should have been the #1 pick. Just a year or so, and Hawes will show why he is great. Wall is too talented, but the odds of getting him are very unlikely. For this season, Beno should definitely start (averaging 10+ points, 50+% shooting, 4+ assists off the bench), and the team should reevaluate the option over the summer with the huge free agent fest going on.

Full Court Press : Postgame Recap: Kings vs. Cavs

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:29:46 +0000

The Kings still played a phenomenal game. Being the first overtime game of the season for this young team, jitters and missed shots were expected. Just a free throw here and a layup there, and the Kings could have easily won in regulation. The Cavs were just more experienced at closing out games. Just think: How about this years draft? Should the Kings get lucky, you could see this jersey next to Tyreke's in the back court: http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key[name],value[WAL... John Wall is, by far, the greatest college basketball player out there. He has phenomenal handling abilities and, as far as his athletic ability, is like a small LeBron James. A true point guard with Tyreke in the back court, either 'Cisco or Casspi starting at small forward with the other coming off the bench (either is good, both can shoot lights out, but 'Cisco is more experienced and can handle the ball better and block shots), a 15 pt. 10 rebound guy in JT, and a 10 pt. 10 rebound guy in Spencer Hawes, and we got ourselves a championship caliber team. Unfortunately, Kevin Martin has to be traded. There is no way two players can play the same position. Tyreke is a shooting guard, and that is evident as the Kings play best when an actual point guard is on the floor with him (whether it be Sergio or Beno). We could get great value out of him as well as Nocioni who, with the blooming of Omri Casspi so early and Donte coming into his own, needs to go, too. Don't get me wrong- both are phenomenal players- but with their salary being large and other players showing great signs of improvement, we could trade them for great value. Many people says Hawes should be traded, but they clearly have no insight to the game of basketball. Big guys need more time to develop than everyone else. Take Andrew Bogut, the perfect example. Drafted in 2005, he was pushed around his first few years, and all thought he was a huge bust. This year, four years later.....15 pts, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks a game. Hawes is close to that in his second season, and will easily be a great center. 2010-2011 LINEUP, if lucky in lottery RESERVES: PG: John Wall PG: Beno Udrih, Sergio Rodgriguez SG: Tyreke Evans SG: Ime Udoka, Other through trade/draft SF: Francisco Garcia SF: Donte Greene, Omri Casspi PF: Jason Thompson PF: Jon Brockman, Sean May C: Spencer Hawes C: To be announced (trade or draft) Obviously, the probability of getting John Wall is very, very slim. The Portland Trailblazers got lucky a few years ago when selecting Oden, so the Kings could easily get lucky. Right now, this is a Christmas Wish List more than a reality if John Wall is on the list. John Wall, in action: [youtube UkUxpa9CyaI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkUxpa9CyaI youtube]

Full Court Press : Postgame Recap: Kings @ Rockets

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:09:58 +0000

Although Omri Casspi is a good player, don't start making false accusations. There is no way Omri is better than Evans. Evans= 19ppg, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block a game. Casspi=9ppg, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, no blocks a game. Evans is a beast who can score at will. Now, let's take nothing away from Casspi. He is a great player who will soon blossom to a good starter, he is good at shooting three's, and he brings good effort and hustle. Can't wait for the future! However, Evans is without a doubt better. Other than Brandon Jennings (definitely playing phenomenally), Evans is the best rookie in this class. Casspi is very good for a rookie (I consider him around 5-8th best in this draft with a BRIGHT future), but again, no where near as good as Evans.