http://www.sbnation.com/users/babasin Posts made by babasin on SB Nation http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2009/6/26/926402/interview-with-sergio-rodriguez babasin Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:15:04 -0000 <h3><a href="http://www.marca.com/2009/06/26/baloncesto/nba/1245976277.html">Interview with Sergio&nbsp;Rodriguez</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Sounds like he's pretty excited to play for the Kings. In Spanish.</p></div> http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2009/6/25/925123/interesting-stuff-about-rubio-the babasin Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:17:13 -0000 <h3><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/11889257/rss">Interesting stuff about Rubio, the draft, and his&nbsp;buyout</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Found via Sam Amick's <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick">twitter</a></p></div> http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2009/2/19/764839/brad-we-love-you-too babasin Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:13:45 -0000 <h3><a href="http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/57420/20090219/brad_miller_breaks_down_after_trade/">Brad, we love you,&nbsp;too.</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Brad apparently got a little emotional talking about his days with the Kings.</p></div> http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2008/9/10/611885/nba-com-shows-jt-some-love babasin Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:06:41 -0000 <h3><a href="http://www.nba.com//news/thompson_080902.html">NBA.com shows JT some&nbsp;love</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Cool story regarding JT and how he came out of nowhere.</p></div> http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2008/4/17/412047/theus-comparison babasin Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:59:56 -0000 <p>I saw a recent poll over at our very own Sacramento Bee asking for a grade on Reggie Theus' first season as head coach.&nbsp; Since people here know more about the game and the team I thought I would ask the same question, with a little comparison information to consider.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b></b></p> <p style="padding-left: 150px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="padding-left: 120px;"><b>W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; L&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; %&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ortg&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Drtg<br /></b></p> <p>Sam Vincent&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 32&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 50&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; .390 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 104.6 (24th)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 109.4 (20th)</p> <p>Marc Ivaroni&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; .268&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 105.0 (22nd)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111.4 (28th)</p> <p>Larry Krystkowiak&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 56&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; .317&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 105.3 (21st)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 112.8 (30th)</p> <p>Reggie Theus&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 38 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; .463&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 107.5 (13th)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 109.9 (25th)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As you can see, compared to other first year coaches, Theus has the best record.&nbsp; But the defense leaves a lot to be desired (who knew?)&nbsp; Considering we were without key offensive players for a multitude of games this year,&nbsp; I am impressed with the 13th in Offensive Rating, though.</p> <fieldset class="poll-box"> <legend>Poll</legend> <h5 class="poll-title">Grade Theus' First Season</h5> <div id="poll_container_18311_290699593" class="poll_container"> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">6%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>A</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">5</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">60%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>B</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">45</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">26%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>C</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">20</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">5%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>D</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">4</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">1%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>F</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">1</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <p class="poll-total-votes"><strong>75</strong> votes | <span class="poll-has-closed">Poll has closed</span> </p> </div> <script> FastInit.addOnLoad(function(){ new SBN.Poll('poll_container_18311_290699593').animateResults({renderImmediately:true}); }); </script> </fieldset> http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2008/4/11/11368/7087 babasin Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:36:08 -0000 <p>It looks like Stephen Jackson may be getting his <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/04/11/SP73103DN5.DTL">fair share!</a></p><p>From the looks of it, the Golden State or Denver poll was almost a wash, but I for one wish I could have seen Jackson's face last night! &nbsp;</p><p>It would take a flawless last few games and a stroke of luck to get the Warriors into the playoffs now.</p>