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ESPN Awards Watch

Kfan in Korea — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:49:55 -0000

ESPN Awards Watch

Tyreke at #1 for ROY and Beno at #1 for Most Improved Player. No PW love though for coach of the year.

Omri and Donté

Kfan in Korea — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:46:40 -0000

Let me preference this by saying, I like both players and think both should be getting PT. Also, this isn't a post directed at any one or two people, but a response to what I see as a prevailing trend.

That said, I'm baffled by some people's responses to these two players. One player can do no wrong and is a future star and the other is questioned as to his place in the league. I find it very strange, considering:

They are basically the same age(Donté is 4 months older: 2-21-88 to 6-22-88).
They have similar experience. Donté has one year of NBA and one year of NCAA experience and Omri has been playing professionally overseas since he was 17(Joined Maccabi Tel Aviv during the 05-06 season).
Both play defense
They have similar stats: (Comparison after the jump).

Stats Comparison: Omri has played 23.9 minutes per game and Donté 16.5 thru 18 games so I will use per 36 minute stats for comparison purposes(From Basketball Reference):

Omri(per36): 15.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.5 blocks, 2.1 turnovers 50.8% shooting, 45.9% 3pt, 52.1% FT, 14.4 PER.

Donté(per36): 17.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.5 blocks, 2.9 turnovers 51.7% shooting, 44.4% 3pt, 57.7% FT, 16.0 PER.

That's pretty similar, Donté is scoring a bit better, Omri is rebounding a bit better, Donté has more blocks, steals, a slightly better PER and more turnovers. Shooting is nearly identical.

I think we should be very happy with the progress of both players. They both have shown that they have good futures. I think it's fine to be excited about Omri(I'm excited about Omri), but I think it's unfair to be excited about Omri and tighten the leash on Donté at the same time. Both are doing just fine, and it's time to cut one of them some slack and not get pissed every time he makes on ill-advised shot, or an out of control drive. Both of these young players are guilty of these transgressions, it's part of the learning process.

I'm excited about both of these talented young players, I hope you can be too.

Jermaine O'Neal to miss Kings game to be with grieving family

Kfan in Korea — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:25:15 -0000

Jermaine O'Neal to miss Kings game to be with grieving family

"Miami Heat center Jermaine O’Neal said he will miss the game Sunday in Sacramento and might be away from the team for up to a week in order to be in South Carolina with his family after they decided to take his ailing uncle off of life support."

Doing Lines: Tyreke Evans Busts Out

Kfan in Korea — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:28:33 -0000

Doing Lines: Tyreke Evans Busts Out

Written after the Utah game.

"But after what Evans did to Deron Williams in leading his undermanned team to a road win in Utah on Saturday, he won't remain anonymous to basketball fans for much longer."

Kings vs Warriors full game highlights

Kfan in Korea — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:59:03 -0000

Kings vs Warriors full game highlights

Ron Artest Tells Reporters He Lives For The NBA Playoffs, Coconut Shrimp

Kfan in Korea — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:01:38 -0000

Ron Artest Tells Reporters He Lives For The NBA Playoffs, Coconut Shrimp

Ron-Ron has hit the big time, an appearance in The Onion.

Celtics sign Moore for rest of season

Kfan in Korea — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:36:12 -0000

Celtics sign Moore for rest of season

Grats Mikki and good luck.

Douby is not alone - The 2006 draft class bottoms out in 2009

Kfan in Korea — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:39:52 -0000

Douby is not alone - The 2006 draft class bottoms out in 2009

The other 2009 outcome is that 14 of the 29 first-rounders that have played -- the No. 30 pick, Joel Freeland, is still in Europe -- have either been traded, cut or had an option declined.

SCoop - KingsBlog

Chad Ford: Team-by-team trade evaluation

Kfan in Korea — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:51:02 -0000

Chad Ford: Team-by-team trade evaluation

5. SACRAMENTO KINGS
Positive Spin: The Kings saved about $13 million in salaries next season. Nocioni is a warrior and should add some much-needed toughness to a team known for its softness. And Sacramento is the front-runner to win the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery.

ESPN Honors JT...Sort of.

Kfan in Korea — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:31:54 -0000

ESPN Honors JT...Sort of.

MONDAY'S WORST
Jason Thompson, Kings: We honor the impressive rookie big man with expectations -- dropping zero points in a 91-90 loss to the Blazers is beneath the Rider alum who entered the game averaging 12.1 ppg.