Summer League discussion, Classic & Vegas

blind prophet · Post #1 » by **blind prophet** » Mon Jul 3, 2023 10:24 pm

Next Game

Kings vs Clippers 7:30 Pacific July 10th (today)

NBA TV

Vegas

1-0

Kings 80 Hawks 76

https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/boxscore/_/gameId/401558313/league/nba-summer-las-vegas

California Classic

2-0

Kings 95 Heat 83
https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/boxscore/_/gameId/401551718/league/nba-summer-sacramento

Kings 100 Warriors 94
https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/boxscore/_/gameId/401551715/league/nba-summer-sacramento

blind prophet · Post #2 » by **blind prophet** » Mon Jul 3, 2023 10:26 pm

Kings roster

No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Prior to NBA/Country Exp

8 Souley Boum G 6-3 175 01/26/99 Xavier/USA R
22 Chance Comanche C 6-10 210 04/14/96 Portland Trail Blazers/USA 1
24 Mike Daum C 6-9 235 10/30/95 Bertram Tortona/USA R
17 Kessler Edwards F 6-8 215 08/09/00 Pepperdine/USA 3
23 Keon Ellis G 6-5 175 01/08/00 Alabama/USA 1
34 Aleem Ford F 6-8 220 12/22/97 Leones de Ponce/USA 1
31 Jordan Ford G 6-1 175 05/26/98 St. Mary’s College/USA R
26 Dane Goodwin G 6-6 214 12/28/99 Notre Dame/USA R
20 Colby Jones G/F 6-6 205 05/28/02 Xavier/USA R
13 Keegan Murray F 6-8 215 08/19/00 Iowa/USA 1
32 Justyn Mutts F 6-7 220 01/04/99 Virginia Tech/USA R
30 Alex O’Connell F 6-6 185 06/02/99 Creighton/USA R
88 Neemias Queta C 7-0 245 07/13/99 Utah State/Portugal 2
18 Jalen Slawson F 6-7 218 10/22/99 Furman/USA R
33 Jake Stephens C 6-11 270 11/05/99 Chattanooga/USA R

blind prophet · Post #3 » by **blind prophet** » Mon Jul 3, 2023 10:34 pm

I don't know much about these guys, but I'll be looking to see maybe if we can find a diamond in the rough at 3d string PG on the cheap.

Souley Boum

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4280244/souley-boum

Jordan Ford

Born locally, Stockton Kings guy

Stats

https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1630259/

OxAndFox · Post #4 » by **OxAndFox** » Mon Jul 3, 2023 11:49 pm

Looking forward to SL. Expect Keegan to play in the California Class and then shut it down. Same with Kessler.
Outside of the guys we know of, the two draft picks, Queta, Ellis, I'm interested in the two guys Blind Prophet mentions, Ford and Boum.
Think Boum might be able to play his way onto the Stockton Kings roster and Ford may get a training camp invite for a 3rd string PG spot.

Post #5 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 12:43 am

Hornets are getting worked!

Post #6 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 1:28 am

Jaquez Jr. looking like the baller I know him to be.

OxAndFox · Post #7 » by **OxAndFox** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 1:33 am

City of Trees wrote:Jaquez Jr. looking like the baller I know him to be.

He looked quite good. Going to be a decent player. Looks in control and hussles on D. Liked what Jovic did too. Obviously the Heat told him to go out there and get to the cup and show them what he has.

OxAndFox · Post #8 » by **OxAndFox** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 1:37 am

City of Trees wrote:Hornets are getting worked!

I mean there aren't even any positives. Should have cleared the starters earlier and given the other dudes a chance.

Post #9 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 2:07 am

Keegan hammer and stare down !!!

OxAndFox · Post #10 » by **OxAndFox** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 2:20 am

Liking what we're seeing early on. Nice D.

blind prophet · Post #11 » by **blind prophet** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 2:26 am

I'm still a bit behind watching it on DVR but some early observations.

Queta's mobility has improved.

Ellis is very handsy and active.

blind prophet · Post #12 » by **blind prophet** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 2:28 am

What's up with Ellis' hair?

Reminds me of a few things.

1. An OG on a $20 dollar bill like from the Whig party
2. An extra in a zombie movie, Night of the Living Dead
3. A well used custodial mop

Scary/intimidating however.

BoogieTime · Post #13 » by **BoogieTime** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 2:47 am

Colby looking nice

McNair hasn’t done much wrong

OxAndFox · Post #14 » by **OxAndFox** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 2:55 am

Need to see Keegan be more aggressive in the 2nd half. The court is too clogged up at the moment, but it is for everyone too.

Colby has some nice speed in his game. The changes in speed on his drives are that of a much more experienced player.

Queta is active and looks a little quicker on his feet. Just picking up too many fouls. Wouldn't mind seeing some Keegan/Colby/Ford P&R with Queta in the 2nd half.

And just give Jordan Ford the 3rd string PG spot. Liking what he was doing with the ball and setting up the offense.

blind prophet · Post #15 » by **blind prophet** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 3:00 am

Jones needs some development running the offense if that is what they want him to do in some instances. But that sort of thing should get better with time/practice.

What he did show was change of pace, some patience and utility when attacking the basket. Those sort of things playing off Sabonis may be some gold in the pocket here.

blind prophet · Post #16 » by **blind prophet** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 3:02 am

OxAndFox wrote:Need to see Keegan be more aggressive in the 2nd half. The court is too clogged up at the moment, but it is for everyone too.

Colby has some nice speed in his game. The changes in speed on his drives are that of a much more experienced player.

Queta is active and looks a little quicker on his feet. Just picking up too many fouls. Wouldn't mind seeing some Keegan/Colby/Ford P&R with Queta in the 2nd half.

And just give Jordan Ford the 3rd string PG spot. Liking what he was doing with the ball and setting up the offense.

Ford looks pretty good so far. Was hoping we can find a budget point guard this summer. Maybe?

OxAndFox · Post #17 » by **OxAndFox** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 3:13 am

blind prophet wrote:
OxAndFox wrote:Need to see Keegan be more aggressive in the 2nd half. The court is too clogged up at the moment, but it is for everyone too.

Colby has some nice speed in his game. The changes in speed on his drives are that of a much more experienced player.

Queta is active and looks a little quicker on his feet. Just picking up too many fouls. Wouldn't mind seeing some Keegan/Colby/Ford P&R with Queta in the 2nd half.

And just give Jordan Ford the 3rd string PG spot. Liking what he was doing with the ball and setting up the offense.

Ford looks pretty good so far. Was hoping we can find a budget point guard this summer. Maybe?

I mean at this point I think I would let PJ go and sign Ford to a min contract and use the small amount left on a defensive 5 like Biyombo.

Post #18 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 3:13 am

Queta still has a **** ton of wasted movement in his game.

Post #19 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 3:14 am

blind prophet wrote:What's up with Ellis' hair?

Reminds me of a few things.

1. An OG on a $20 dollar bill like from the Whig party
2. An extra in a zombie movie, Night of the Living Dead
3. A well used custodial mop

Scary/intimidating however.

Is he bald on top???

Post #20 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jul 4, 2023 3:15 am

OxAndFox wrote:
blind prophet wrote:
OxAndFox wrote:Need to see Keegan be more aggressive in the 2nd half. The court is too clogged up at the moment, but it is for everyone too.

Colby has some nice speed in his game. The changes in speed on his drives are that of a much more experienced player.

Queta is active and looks a little quicker on his feet. Just picking up too many fouls. Wouldn't mind seeing some Keegan/Colby/Ford P&R with Queta in the 2nd half.

And just give Jordan Ford the 3rd string PG spot. Liking what he was doing with the ball and setting up the offense.

Ford looks pretty good so far. Was hoping we can find a budget point guard this summer. Maybe?

I mean at this point I think I would let PJ go and sign Ford to a min contract and use the small amount left on a defensive 5 like Biyombo.

My preference is the wise old vet as your 3rd PG