Skal Labissiere

 Kings trying to tank, started playing the young guys and they start winning. Skal has been having big games, outplayed Chriss tonight. Gonna be a big part of their future but it’s time to put the vets back in.  They may lose their first round pick. I swear kangz can’t even tank right. 

Skal looked great last night. I would caution everyone to be hesitant in anointing up and comers like Skal so quickly after a good game but I realize it is hard not to get excited when you see the potential.

What’s promising to me is that there is noticeable growth in the game since he has seen more of a reliable role. We shall see how he finishes the season with the certainty of constant playing time.

I have noticed that he needs to work on not shrinking away from certain plays, as sometimes he can appear a bit timid on the court.

Also, to the people talking about the Kings not “tanking” well, you have to realize that while winning too much would take them out of their top 10 protected, they also do not want to risk a top three pick by being too low because of the ability for Philadelphia to swap picks. They are actually perfectly positioned in the draft at the moment and hopefully stay there.

Man, Skal looks like he really hit the weight room and developed his body. Good for him because he was getting boxed out like crazy in Kentucky.

 I remember the first college where he had like 2 turnaround jupmers and I went crazy with it.

I kept mentioning how he has one of the sweetest turnaround jumpers for a big man prospect. Looks like the turnaround has became his main move and it is absolutely a perfect motion.

His turnaround jumper form is one of the best in the nba atm with dirk, bosh, and Porzingis, and myles turner.

his off the dribble shot as well, albeit almost never used is an absolute beauty. I also find it funny that even in college he always like shooting hooks with his left hand, which makes for a perfect pairing with his turnaround jumper;

Hope he adds on to the quality big men coming up right now.

Skal is the real deal. His jumpshot is the closest thing to Nowitzkis Ive seen. So smooth and can adjust in mid air lean either way and still get a picture perfect shot off. Everyone wrote him off on this forum but he was played out of position and his game isnt suited for college. Its not spaced out enough, Cal likes traditional bigs but idk why he didnt have Skal in a role similar to Willis this year. 

 I was so surlrised when Toronto didnt draft him. Masai Ujiri opted to go witj his Afrocan connections drafting Siakam instead after he shot well during workouts but throughout the year Siakam hadnt been able to hit the midrange J consistently or catch the ball which is so disappointing. Siakam would be in the rotation and likely score 4-6 more points per 30 minutes of he could just catch the ball because he beats bigs down the floor athletically and hustle wise. Bricks for hands. 

 I like the Kings potential. WCS is a freak, and Skal is turning it on.  Really like Buddy Hield.

They NEED a point guard!

Ball would be really, really good.  Fultz would be good.  Although they should even look at De’Aaron Fox.  I like his game — decent length.

They have their OWN pick and the Pelicans’ pick.

A point guard PLUS a small forward/wing like Tatum or Jonathan Isaac would be very, very good for them!

Could turn into a really, really good trade for the Kings.  They can get a great pick and move on with the rebuild faster, reloading around WCS, Skal, and Hield.  

By the way, how is Tyreke Evans playing in his return to Sacto?

 I just watched the highlights of the game on youtube.  Skal looked really good.  He got to the line a lot and made the throws.  He also has an oddly high release.  Every shot looked a perfect rainbow.  He probably should be dunking a little more given his height but he still is not strong enough to muscle guys.  He is strong enough to drive and get fouled though.  Hit a nice three at the end there.  Considering he basically played no meaningful high school basketball, and only had one year of real instruction at UK, he seems to be coming along nicely and probably has a lot more upside.  I think his development is going to be more mental than physical.  He needs to develop his confidence and then I think he could be an NBA starter eventually.  Glad to see Skal on the right track. 

 Very promising. I Luv the Boogie trade for Sacramento & I said it that night b/c of the very strong potential that they essentially will end up w/ 3 Lottery picks from the 2016 & 2017 Drafts

Buddy Hield who could become a decent piece w/ a Very important skill (Jump Shooter) plus 2 picks most likely in the 5 – 9 range in a Very deep 2017 Draft Lottery. 

This trade took courage b/c Sacramento was Honest w/ themselves & recognized that they were Never winning w/ Boogie so why not cut him loose in what could be the deepest Draft in years.

I was Horrified when NBA Commish Adam Silver, at the MIT Analytics Conference, said that "Winning a Championship should Not be the Goal of Every NBA Franchise….." 

My reaction was something along the lines of WTF!?!?!?!? It’s as if Silver wants fan bases to feel like they have a very well regarded Musical or Play in town & they should just Enjoy the Drama of the NBA. This logic – if one can call it logic – is so outlandishly misguided & it shows the True feelings of the NBA that prob 25 of the 30 teams are Cannon Fodder, Back Up Dancers, Extras there to provide context & excitement for the "Real" teams.

Sacramento finally decided no thanks, I’m going to go for it & see what happens. I respect that & I truly wish Sacramento good luck in the upcoming Draft b/c we now know the Commish feels Zero sense of urgency for the Have Nots of the League to even have a chance unless they Force their will on the League.