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January 17, 2002

TEN WINS
IN A ROW


AND ALONE IN FIRST
PLACE IN THE LEAGUE


Photo by Boyan

OOPS PEJA DID IT AGAIN

Boyan

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I think he did it again
He made you believe, you went for a fake
Oh baby
It might seem like a shame
But don’t feel bad, there’s nobody to blame
Cause to lose all your nerves
That is so typically useless


Oops, he did it again
He hit a three, made you lose the game
Oh Peja baby
Oops! You thought he’d miss
Or just pass it to Chris
But man, better think again

You see the problem is this
When he’s fading away
Can’t block his shot and make him miss
You cry watching the mess
Can’t you see, he is simply the best
But to lose all your nerves
That is so typically useless
Oh Baby

 

John114AAA

Too close for comfort but a win is a win, I agree!! These are the kind of games that the Kings would almost assuredly lose in past, even our better teams of recent past. I am beginning to believe that we are seeing a new level of maturity on this team. Peja keeps on improving and if he gets any better, he will be an all star for many years to come. C-Webb's overall game is getting better every game too. His rebounding and assist improvement are special to watch. Vlade and Mike are still struggling but with back ups like Bobby and Scot, the team just keeps on rolling. Christy has really stepped up his sshooting recently and his defense just stays at the superior level, 7 steals, wow.

Now for a day off and the Warriors on Friday night and memphis on Monday. I hope the Kings do not look past the Warriors and Grizzlies because the next 4 are really tough. Need every win we can get because february is shaping up to be a brutal schedule.

GO KINGS.....!!......GO KINGS......!!

 

Reno Lady

I think the comment about still being a little rusty from the week off and Bibby and Vlade getting back into rhythm is pretty accurate. The Kings just seem "off" as a whole for several minutes at a time then get back on track for several minutes at a time. The Nuggets aren't an especially "bad" team, they've just had a lot things go wrong. I can't understand why they want to get rid of LaFrentz; if it hadn't been for him they wouldn't have had much of an offense tonight at all. You don't see big guys like him hit those 3s that well very often, makes him doubly dangerous.

Some positives for the Kings: Bibby's shot is coming back and he seems to be getting back on his feet pretty well. Peja is showing more and more confidence driving to the basket and he's started using a semi lowpost move that's pretty effective for him. Pollard is obviously over his sprained ankle and Vlade's ankle seems to be ok too even though his shot is still off a little. Peja is rebounding better and is becoming more of a defensive threat than before. Hedo is becoming a force on the boards as well & I agree that Christie's offense has been much better the last few games. I think everyone just needs a couple of more games to knock the rest of the rust off and they'll be fine. If you think about it, they were just starting to really gel after Webber coming back into the lineup when they had their little vacation, and then with Vlade and Bibby unable to play, things were kind of back on shaky ground a little - and yet they've continued to win so I'm going to look at the positive side of all this and put out good thoughts that the Kings can continue this streak for a several games yet.

 

el donut

A win by the hair on our chinny chin chin:

Boy am I glad this is over. The Kings sure like to tease us right down to the wire. Final score 112-107.

BoJax, can hit from the air, from angles unimaginable, but at the end with the game at risk, he can't even get one of two free throws. It seems like with the Cavs and Nuggets, the Kings played down to their level, having to struggle just to pull out a victory. Never the less, I glad we won, ugly as ugly can be.

I have to remind myself that Bibby and Divac are just back from being off over a week. Timing is still working out and rhythim is still off. Back-to-back on the road at thinner altitude and home team pride to win at home by Denver tossed into the mix to make this a difficult game for the Kings. Even Christie, talking with Gary G., twice referred to the game an UGLY. Ugly or not it was an important win for the King, now .500 on the road.

Not to forget that when injured players first return to the floor, they are playing with twinges of pain that limit all out playing. CWebb, for example, is getting stronger in his ankle with every game he plays; and, providing he can prevent further injury, He will reach a point where he can forget about the ankle and go for it with maximum intensity. Oh, how much fun it is to be a fan of an elite, winning team--The Sacramento Kings--a pleasure for all to see (when they can). I got out in the sun today and shot a little hoop myself. Came home wet with sweat. What a spiritual experience!

Finally, Charmichael Dave called in and gave an excellent presentation on the air during which he worked in A GREAT BIG PLUG for the BMF. I mean it was solid, enthuastic and engaging.

 

JB

I can understand saving your energy for the end of the game, but maybe they should try to blow them out early and then sit back. As long as they don't make a habit out of playing like this.
Hey, how 'bout C-Webb flirting with the triple dub again?
Christie was all over the court and hot shooting. But what is up with his free throws.

Peja? All Star. Nothing more to say.

Bibby giving way to Bobby? Naw, I just think he's 75% right now and Adelman is giving him limited minutes to get better.

Pretty important win tonight. Looking at the schedule, they can really run this streak for awhile. Putting pressure on the Lakers and Wolves to keep pace is crucial.

Gotta go watch the Heat melt the Lakers.




SIGNS FOR SHAQ


Here are some sign possibilities that some of the Mobsters came up with to hold up for Shaq the next time the Lakers come to Arco...

Bonsy

SHAQ! IF WE FOUL YOU, GO FOR BRENT PRICE WHEN HE'S NOT LOOKING. HE MIGHT NOT HURT YOU BACK!


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Don't ever let anyone tell you hoops is a non-contact sport. (Well, Shaq doesn't make contact sometimes.)

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SHAQ, THE BIG BABY!

SHAQ! PICK ON SOMEONE YOUR OWN SIZE! A SPERM WHALE!

 

Hallama

Shaq likes to take men from behind...

 

Bawsor

HEY SHAQ, STOP PUNCHIN' LIKE A GURL

HEY SHAQ, MY WIFE SLAPS BETTER THAN YOU

SHAQ - ACT LIKE A MAN!

 

SandB Bill

Anyone there with your little daughter, have her hold a sign that say's:

Please Don't Hit Me Shaq!

 

Bench Mob Mama

How about a skunk with a YELLOW stripe down his back, the number 34, and "1-12-02"

On second thought, leave off the "1-12-02". He's a coward all the time.

 

Reno Lady

SHAQ, YOU FORGOT YOUR SKIRT - AND THOSE UGLY KNEES SHOULD BE COVERED UP!

SHAQ'S SNAKS CAUSE SNEAK ATTACKS!

YOU MUST NEED GLASSES, CAN'T EVEN TELL THE FRONT FROM THE BACK ANYMORE!

SHAQ, THE GREAT SISSY!

SHAQ - THE MOST DOMINANT COWARD IN THE GAME!

 

RPO

How about something just plain and direct :

SHAQ YOU'RE A BIG FAT UGLY HIPPO!

A superman S, with STUPIDman, #34, written below it.

 

Pondo

Shaq, the UNsuperman!

 

sacnick

Maybe you could hit that free throw if it's back was to you

 

SHAQ EXPOSED

Bawsor

For years, we have been screamin' and hollerin' that the lumbering oaf had been shoving and disloding his defenders with impunity. It was just unbelievable that the newsmedia totally ignored this fact (except for an isolated NY Times article).

If there is a silver lining to the whole Shaq fiasco, it is that the sportsworld is finally acknowledging this blatant fact.

Here are some excerpts from recent articles:

Quote:
Special rules? They already exist for him.

NBA officials have negotiated an unspoken exchange: they let O'Neal bull his way through opponents on offense and they let defenders audition for the WWF against him. Just about every time O'Neal touches the ball, somebody gets fouled.

It's time to call an end to the stand-off. .. If other players can't adapt to playing basketball like basketball--i.e., play the man, hack only if you're going after the ball--then they should be weeded out of the league. J.A. Adande LA times January 13
Quote:
... then the referees also will have to begin calling charging fouls when O'Neal elbows defenders as he lumbers across the middle. Bill Plaschke LA Times January 15
Quote:
Yes, Shaq takes a beating every night. But he doles out just as much punishment dislodging his defender, leading with his elbows and dunking on foes' heads. If the NBA is going to crack down on hard fouls on Shaq, then it ought to whistle him for offensive fouls as well. Marty Burns CNNSI.COM January 14
Quote:
Kupchak has said he's going to bring the matter up at the All-Star Game, when the competition committee meets. What's he going to say? That there's a double standard for Shaq? Does he indeed to bring footage of all the time O'Neal lowers his shoulder into an opposing center and doesn't get called for an offensive foul? He takes it, for sure. But he dishes it as well.   Peter May ESPN January 14
Quote:
The problem is this: In the mere act of moving his cinderblock frame toward the basket and positioning for a shot, O'Neal might technically be committing an offensive contact foul of some kind on nearly every possession.     Mark Kreidler ESPN January 14
Quote:
Each and every offensive player must be protected against injury. Just as every defensive player must be punished for getting nothing but bone on a play. Just as Shaq must be legislated against when he leads with his elbow.   Peter Vecsey NY Post
January 15


kingme

It's bigger than it seems.

Yeah, sure, that's what they all say! Actually, I was refering to the win tonight. I think this game was a watershed moment in the Kings pursuit of a championship. you know me, I'm not given to positive hyperbole, but I think the Kings now have the mindset of champions. They know how to dispose of lesser teams, even on the road. It might not be perfect for three quarters, but even the mighty Chicago Bulls in their heyday used to let lowly teams, like the Kings, hang around until it became time to put them away. In years past, we lose this game tonight. No doubt about that at all. I know Van Exel wasn't there, but La Frentz was on fire instead and who expected that? In fact, my one disappoinment of the game was that former teammate of LaFrentz, Scot Pollard had an awful game, which I found strange. His rebounding was terrible.He was just off the whole night.

This really bothers me: I've watching Sportscenter for awhile now tonight, and they show or talk very little of the Kings. they spend so much time showing game footage of the Zards debacle, and they talk about MJ's non-contribution. then they spent this entire segment on the Lakers, showing one Kobe highlight after another until they finally had to admit that the Lakers did indeed lose the game. And still no mention of the Kings or how their win puts them on top of the Lakers.

And one last note. This made me laugh, and shake my head. They were saying about how this game vs. the Wizards was the first sell-out for the Nets at home, which is pretty pathetic. but how about this for phony, celebrity bandwagoner? They said supposed die-hard Knicks fan Spike Lee, was sitting courtside for the Nets game. Gee, one bad season and they're like rats deserting a sinking ship!!

 





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