Where will Jimmer go?

[_Dr. Shades]

B23: What's the difference between the first option and the third option?

[_Bond James Bond]

B23: What's the difference between the first option and the third option?

That's the optional joke selection. Since he's going to the Kings it doesn't matter now. God obviously has abandoned him to the evils of northern California.

[_gramps]

Well, at least I was correct about California.

[_Mike Reed]

I have been saying Sacramento Kings on my Facebook profile for some time now. Too bad I didn't see this thread and make my prediction known here. You all could have anointed me the one-mighty-and-strong.

The critics are throwing a hissy fit over a Beno Udrih/John Salmons deal being part of the Jimmer trade. Fact is, Beno (as good as he was) did not fit the chemistry. Yes... he made a lot of improvements in his game and was a consistant player last year, but he always seemed to be the first rushing out to leave the locker room. Besides, the Kings were already stacked in the guard position, and needed a small forward who can shoot the outside three and play some defense. I think it is a great move, and imagine that there might be something else up Geoff Petrie's sleeve (as there always seems to be) to make it brilliant.

The Maloofs have the salary cap space and are prepared to pay for a superstar... if they can entice one over to the "city of trees." I wonder now... what close friends does Salmons have in the NBA that the Kings might be salivating over? Unfortunately, I don't know Salmons well enough to answer that question.

[_Bond James Bond]

I have been saying Sacramento Kings on my Facebook profile for some time now. Too bad I didn't see this thread and make my prediction known here. You all could have anointed me the one-mighty-and-strong.

The critics are throwing a hissy fit over a Beno Udrih/John Salmons deal being part of the Jimmer trade. Fact is, Beno (as good as he was) did not fit the chemistry. Yes... he made a lot of improvements in his game and was a consistant player last year, but he always seemed to be the first rushing out to leave the locker room. Besides, the Kings were already stacked in the guard position, and needed a small forward who can shoot the outside three and play some defense. I think it is a great move, and imagine that there might be something else up Geoff Petrie's sleeve (as there always seems to be) to make it brilliant.

The Maloofs have the salary cap space and are prepared to pay for a superstar... if they can entice one over to the "city of trees." I wonder now... what close friends does Salmons have in the NBA that the Kings might be salivating over? Unfortunately, I don't know Salmons well enough to answer that question.

Salmons and Jimmer are both shooting guards (Salmons is a bit taller but he's maybe 6-5/6-6). I don't know how the Kings will play Jimmer and Evans will play together since they're both shooter first players (not to mention the touches that Cousins will require down low), but I expect a run and gun offense. Seems like Sacramento is developing a decent wing corps but need a couple more bodies in the paint (and I'm not sure Jimmer will guard anyone). Will be interesting though. I expect him to be about like JJ Redick, decent shooter who'll often be blanketed by superior athletes and thus disappear.

[_Mike Reed]

Salmons and Jimmer are both shooting guards (Salmons is a bit taller but he's maybe 6-5/6-6).

Salmons plays both the guard and small forward position. I am pretty sure he will fill the small forward spot this next season (unless we make some trades for that spot).

I don't know how the Kings will play Jimmer and Evans

The Kings are already saying that they plan to play Jimmer at the Point.

will play together since they're both shooter first players (not to mention the touches that Cousins will require down low), but I expect a run and gun offense.

There won't be enough balls on the court. ;) That's their biggest problem, I think.

Seems like Sacramento is developing a decent wing corps but need a couple more bodies in the paint (and I'm not sure Jimmer will guard anyone).

I agree. I am guessing that the Superstar the Kings will be shopping for will either be a center or power-forward. Cousins can play both... but he still needs to mature.

Will be interesting though. I expect him to be about like JJ Redick, decent shooter who'll often be blanketed by superior athletes and thus disappear.

I don't know. I am optimistic, though. If the Kings can learn to play like a team, their young talent can take them far for a long time. No doubt, there's gonna be a heavy burden on Westphal's shoulders to make that happen.