OT: Are the Kings for real?

[KingSpeed]

In the spirit of last year's "Are the Suns for real?" thread. They have two Team USA players and a decent coach. And barring a miracle from the Nuggets, they are going to be 3-1 in a couple minutes. Thoughts?

 

[magnifier661]

They ain't no John Wayne

 

[PDXFonz]

No. I will be surprised if they can keep this up for 50 more games. There is some good talent on that roster though.

 

[Strenuus]

Only 4 games. We'll see after 20. Using the same mindset with the Blazers. Giving them 20 games as well.

 

[magnifier661]

Only 4 games. We'll see after 20. Using the same mindset with the Blazers. Giving them 20 games as well.

Sometimes when I poop I feel like a King

 

[kjironman1]

Well they did just beat the Nuggets in Denver. That is historically a tough place to play.
It just goes to show how tough the west is going to be this year.

 

[KingSpeed]

Well they did just beat the Nuggets in Denver. That is historically a tough place to play.
It just goes to show how tough the west is going to be this year.

I think every team in the West has a shot to make the playoffs. Even the Lakers. With Kobe, anything is possible. Utah and Sacramento are better this year. Denver has a decent roster most of whom earned the three seed two seasons ago. NOP has Davis and some good pieces around him. Any 8 could make these playoffs. There's no guarantee.

 

[Strenuus]

Sometimes when I poop I feel like a King

Sometimes you feel like a nut....

 

[Strenuus]

I think every team in the West has a shot to make the playoffs. Even the Lakers. With Kobe, anything is possible. Utah and Sacramento are better.

Didn't you just have a post earlier saying that everyone besides the Lakers has a chance to make the playoffs?

 

[KingSpeed]

Didn't you just have a post earlier saying that everyone besides the Lakers has a chance to make the playoffs?

I changed my mind.

 

[Strenuus]

I changed my mind.

In 20 minutes?

 

[PDXFonz]

I think every team in the West has a shot to make the playoffs. Even the Lakers. With Kobe, anything is possible.

Especially unwanted sexual relations.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

This question was posed the other day by Fonz. Who could be the surprise team out west? My response was the Kings simply because they have talent. A lot of it. They have a respected coach. And I think they are due.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

How long did it take Zach to mature?

It took trading him three times before he got it.

DMC is a player that you can build around .......eventually. He's a 6'11" Z-Bo.

 

[Rhal]

gotta wait a fourth of the season before declaring anything. They are good right now, out hustling teams and Gay/Cousins are playing all-star level. What happens when Gay or Cousins goes into a slump or get into foul trouble early? Still way to many questions to be answered before declaring any team that wasn't a playoff team in the west last year as playoff bound.

 

[Boise Blazer]

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[magnifier661]

How long did it take Zach to mature?

It took trading him three times before he got it.

DMC is a player that you can build around .......eventually. He's a 6'11" Z-Bo.

He has become a great player. You definitely saw the forest through the trees with this guy

 

[magnifier661]

To be honest (tlong reference) Im happy for that fan base. Their management was a joke for way too long.

They've endured so much like team moving, bad drafts, internal turmoil and being a laughing stock in the NBA. I wish them the best

 

[Boise Blazer]

To be honest (tlong reference) Im happy for that fan base. Their management was a joke for way too long.

They've endured so much like team moving, bad drafts, internal turmoil and being a laughing stock in the NBA. I wish them the best

Agreed. I grew up near Sacramento in the late 80's and early 90's in the days of Kenny Smith, Tisdale, Lionel Simmons, Mitch Richmond, Ainge, Del Negro and Harold Pressley. And and even though I was already a die hard Blazers fan I have always kinda liked the Kings and would love to see them have some success. Although I would note that I would much rather root for them if DMC can figure out not to be a knucklehead.

 

[cmeese47]

No I don't think they are for real. Rudy Gay and Boogie make an excellent core. Collison is decent and they have some solid role payers in Evans, Landry and Sessions but overall this team will struggle to find easy baskets, and they will struggle with some turnovers.

This team can be near .500 but in the West I just don't see them having enough to make the playoffs. However, if they could swing a deal for someone like Rondo that might be another story but I still think they need a bit more perimeter shooting and at least one more quality piece.

 

[blue9]

This team can be near .500 but in the West I just don't see them having enough to make the playoffs. However, if they could swing a deal for someone like Rondo that might be another story but I still think they need a bit more perimeter shooting and at least one more quality piece.

I keep hearing this as a rumor and that would be SCARY. SAC has some really good talent. I'm guessing they have a new coach this year? Because they've had some talent for a while it seems, but it was wasted due to inept management and coaching.

 

[magnifier661]

I keep hearing this as a rumor and that would be SCARY. SAC has some really good talent. I'm guessing they have a new coach this year? Because they've had some talent for a while it seems, but it was wasted due to inept management and coaching.

Same coach as last season

 

[Nikolokolus]

It all comes down to Cousins. But to answer the question, yeah they might be for real. Boogie can play and I think Mike Malone was a pretty good hire. Tough to win in the West though.

 

[H.C.]

If they can stay out of their own way they are solid. But that ability remains to be seen.

They def have the talent with boogie to finish above .500 in the West.
But will they keep playing together over the course of 82 games when adversity hits.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Agreed. I grew up near Sacramento in the late 80's and early 90's in the days of Kenny Smith, Tisdale, Lionel Simmons, Mitch Richmond, Ainge, Del Negro and Harold Pressley. And and even though I was already a die hard Blazers fan I have always kinda liked the Kings and would love to see them have some success. Although I would note that I would much rather root for them if DMC can figure out not to be a knucklehead.

I was there around that timeline as well. Reggie Theus, LaSalle Thompson, Big Joe Kleine...it's amazing to me that Napier and Jerry are still calling games.

Mrs. FromWA worked for the Kings for a while right before we got married. True story: Webber owes her $800.

 

[Boise Blazer]

I was there around that timeline as well. Reggie Theus, LaSalle Thompson, Big Joe Kleine...it's amazing to me that Napier and Jerry are still calling games.

They are one of the few combos that I actually enjoy listening to

 

[KingSpeed]

In 20 minutes?

Yes

 

[MickZagger]

The Gay Cousins combo is a force to be reckoned with.

 

[KingSpeed]

The Gay Cousins combo is a force to be reckoned with.

We could have had a Gay Love combo in Memphis but Kevin got traded

 

[oldmangrouch]

It does appear the West has better balance this season. That means a tougher season for everybody. The jockeying for play-off position could get brutal.