Hoops

So Sydney are stacked hey? LOL

There's been a few. I can think of Ennis & McCrae most recently. Ferguson will continue that trend although before being drafted.

But who cares ? That's not the basis. It's good for the league but it doesn't make or break it. We're still a fairly small league compared to Europe with a lot less financial capacity. To downplay our import standards because of the ridiculous suggestion that we somehow haven't managed to recruit current NBA players is ludicrous. Current NBA players who play in the NBA are IN THE NBA. There's some capital letters for ya. What else can a league outside it do besides hope to grab the fringe or retired ?

In related news, Tempo has also written to his nearby pub expressing outrage that they only have gigs by local bands rather than his favourite, One Direction.

Tempo, Why does it matter that NBL clubs aren't likely to capture NBA talent in their prime ? When chasing guys with NBA history( Usually at the end of their careers) why would the expectation be beyond what the league can currently do ? It doesn't diminish the achievement of getting big names to our small league. What's the point exactly ? And what's the idea that we've never managed to recruit a player who's gone on to return to the NBA because of a good showing here got to do with being excited about guys like Childress and Blake ?

Was this thread made because Sydney lost a tough road game against a pretty desperate Brisbane on the road ? Sydney have loads of talent. And so far in a super tight league, they've arguably been the most impressive. Perth will be Perth and NZ might just be one gun point guard away from their old self. I think Cairns have shown enough fight not to be written off also.

I think Adelaide and Illawarra can be excused for not having enough talent. Melbourne go deep but if we excuse Adelaide when they're depleted by injuries, than we have to be equally as generous with United, regardless of how deep they go.

It's pretty simple. The Kings are stacked on paper, with plenty of potential, but are really an unproven commodity at this point.

That was enough to fool some, even in broad daylight, but those who know the league -particularly players and coaches - have been saying all along this season would be an unpredictable roller-coaster, which is what's making it very exciting despite the mostly dour play on court.

I think my favourite comment was from Joey Wright who said something along the lines of 'those making predictions about this season are probably people who don't know much about basketball but want to make it seem like they do'!

Questioning the people (not Kings fans, especially) that called the team stacked is one thing (there were more people saying not though), but the premise of the post being that people are expecting NBA quality players to come here and play when they have NBA options is just ridonkulous, and that is what people are calling Tempo out on, which is fair...

Never said it'd be daylight tomorrow, next week or next month. I was assuming that they would get it together over the course of the season, and by the end their talent would shine through. The early signs with team cohesion and with Gaze were good. But strong defensive teams have started reacting to their schemes, and the Kings shots aren't falling either.

Now the chess match of the season begins. What's Gazes next move? At least, a game against a wounded but severely depleted M United represents an opportunity for the Kings to get back on track

Both Melbourne and Illawarra were considered to have solid teams in the pre-season too. 8th and 7th on the ladder currently and only one of them can use injuries as an excuse.

I don't think Tempo's post is that crazy. Bit over the top, but Sydney were called stacked, LV did his daylight spiel, people expected big things from Blake. Powell got a "top shelf import" thread this week.

But those players aren't here for a holiday. They're trying something new with their careers. Like many imports, some work out, some don't. Many people underestimate both the ability of our better Australian players and how handy it is to be familiar with the league, with a roster and system.

Brisbane have a solid roster and were playing at home. Looks like the game was close after 3Q. Each team won two quarters. Kings were within striking distance with three minutes to play.

Tempo there is a really popular basketball forum called www.ozhoopsboards.com that you should check out.

No point arguing with someone who starts a thread like this, just fishing and they will change the goal posts saying "oh no, but I meant THIS..."

The posters saying Kings then daylight aren't Kings fans, show me more Kings fans that are saying that than fully aware that it's very important to not get ahead of ourselves, and I'll eat my virtual hat... and it's a big one...

I think it comes down to the individual concerned. If their body is till holding up ok, and they have the fire or pride to give it everything they've got, then why not.

not to worry, every team goes through a faze. Powell seems like Mr t. he will get sucked in by Wagstaff and redhage.

Drew Barry. Came to Sydney in 99 from the Sonics, lasted 8 games and went straight back to the NBA from memory.

Wow you actually started a thread on the washed up Kings NBA hacks ? Did you lose money betting on Kings again Tempo ? :)

Trump supporters. Kings haven't looked great for a little while. Still thinking they will have it well and truly figured out come finals time. But to be honest I'm more curious now Julian goes than a beat up old Blake.

Also the OP didn't even get to Lisch or Newley

I'd take Sydney's record of 6-2 over any other team in the NBL

*Nbl is stealing guys away from the NBA, even.

Playing in the NBA-NBL-NBA would never happen because NBL contracts can't compete with Europe and China

Tempo, it's not better. You're an absolute moron. Find one person on this board who claims the NBA is stealing guys away from the NBA. You are arguing against nobody, just posting obvious shit as if it's wise observations.

I am talking about players that were FIRST in the NBA then came to Aus then went back to the NBA.

Patty Mills doesnt count because he only came here due to the lockout.

Here's two off the top of my head...

Doug Overton
Prior to his NBA career, Doug Overton spent a season with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL winning league MVP in 1992.
Selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (40th overall) of the 1991 NBA draft. Played played in 499 games over 11 NBA seasons for 8 different teams - Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers.

Stephen Jackson - CBA then 4 games with Sydney Kings. Played 14 seasons in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson won an NBA championship in 2003 as a member of the Spurs.

My bad...

Steve Blake rejected a $100 mill offer from the Denver Nuggets to join the Kings...he was so in demand that his manager had to turn off his mobile...

Better?

Tempo is a time waster.

Ignore the young boy

I find it funny that the school kid Tempo has posted 83 times and until now has never posted about the Kings until they lose. Dickwad.
Then in the middle of his Brisbane fanboy posts Vs Kings it says "Adam Gibson thinks he is Deron Williams" Serious cred.

I wonder how excited every would get here if the Kings signed Kobe Bryant in 3 years time.

Fox sports will start showing highlights of him at his peak lol

I never understand WHY there is a high propensity of PEOPLE on the internet who FEEL the need to emphasis EVERY other word in their sentences as if it's THE best way to get their POINT across, when all it MAKES me do is imagine them pressing EXTRA hard on their keyboards as they TYPE them.

Sydney then daylight, right ? :P

Whilst watching the last NBL on one hd I actually had to agree with Steve Carfino in that is not enough nicknames in the league. I wonder if the nicknames left the sport right around the same time the sport left FTA.

Leeping Leroy Login
Alabama Slammer

I cant remember the others. Can people post some of these ones from yester year.

And also can we possibly start some new ones