Yea I am sure you have heard the word, the leading scorer of the team is out for four to six weeks, but I don't think this is the end of what was looking to be a promising start to the season.
Kevin is the only King averaging over 20 points a game and is obviously their go-to guy, but while he sits a guy that played great in the absence of Ron Artest at the start of the season will fill his role. John Salmons was averaging 18 points a game when he was filling in for Ron and there is so reason to believe he can't do that again.
Combine that with the brand of basketball Reggie Theus has the guys playing (hard nosed, defensive minded) and you could still see a pretty competitive team. At 8-10 and a solid home record, the Kings are starting to get some recognition, even from TNT analyst Charles Barkley who has always been a harsh critic of the Kings.
So yes Kevin will be missed, but also remember, when he comes back it will be around the time Mike Bibby will be ready to suit up and barring any other injuries, the Kings will have their lineup at full strength.
Not all is lost Kings fans, except the chances at Kevin making the all-star team this year. Up until now he would have had to been one of the top candidates for those on the cusp of making it. With an injury sidelining him for some time that likely will not happen. But hey, there is always the next four years of that contract!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Rocky road
Up and down that is what we expected Kings fans. One night we beat the champs the next we fall apart down the stretch against regional rivals.
On Saturday the team returned to glory by beating Rick Adelman's Rockets. This is a common case of a rebuilding team and at least things are exciting. There are going to be games where you shake your head and wonder why Brad Miller went up for that dunk and got stuffed, or why Francisco Garcia shot that three, or why Bendo Udrih committed that foul with way too much time left.
There are going to be to be times when they pull off miracles though like beating the San Antonio Spurs in blowout fashion. And for that, there is reason to tune in to this team. I am really starting to believe in Reggie Theus.
It is not easy to start a a season with a new team, especially with your best players out of the lineup. But that is what Theus did and he has his guys motivated instead of waiting for Mike to come back.
If we can get by Utah we are right back in the drivers' seat and that that loss to the Warriors will be far in the rear view.
And please, please don't start with the "keep losing for a high draft pick" chant. Let's support our team with what we have, that's what Kings fans are about.
On Saturday the team returned to glory by beating Rick Adelman's Rockets. This is a common case of a rebuilding team and at least things are exciting. There are going to be games where you shake your head and wonder why Brad Miller went up for that dunk and got stuffed, or why Francisco Garcia shot that three, or why Bendo Udrih committed that foul with way too much time left.
There are going to be to be times when they pull off miracles though like beating the San Antonio Spurs in blowout fashion. And for that, there is reason to tune in to this team. I am really starting to believe in Reggie Theus.
It is not easy to start a a season with a new team, especially with your best players out of the lineup. But that is what Theus did and he has his guys motivated instead of waiting for Mike to come back.
If we can get by Utah we are right back in the drivers' seat and that that loss to the Warriors will be far in the rear view.
And please, please don't start with the "keep losing for a high draft pick" chant. Let's support our team with what we have, that's what Kings fans are about.
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