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Julian

Years ago

Another shocker year for Kings?

I'm surprised AEG are that dumb re: van Wrongagain.

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hoopie

Years ago

If JVG is the problem, those at the top won't take the hard decision to get rid of him because they would look like fools for getting him in and then letting him stay.

I hope we don't see Sydney fold before there's a clean-out.

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fan since the old snakepi

Years ago

Anon...."Sydney should sign Geordie Mcloud, how does this man not have a job? Was fantastic at Illawara"

You need to work on proper nouns pal!

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fan since the old snakepi

Years ago

Keep an eye on the Leslie body language. In the last time out in regular time in the Breakers game he wasn't even in the huddle and was (not that I blame him because it was probably far more interesting than anything Gaze had to say) just checking out the cheer leaders.

Looked like he was pissed by not being on the court at the time.

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Wookiee

Years ago

"No heart"

That's rubbish.

We'll see today... Some players didn't give up, but as a collective, it's not there... If they show up today and play for themselves and the team, then I'm wrong, but they have a long way to go compared to other teams...

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Wookiee

Years ago

No point guard, no centre, no coach, no chance.

Basically, yes... But I'd add... No heart, no chemistry, no clue...

No import PG, no proper 5 man, WHO could have seen this coming?!

It's really heartbreaking to see such blatant shit decisions ruining the team... At least in past seasons the core team had some sort of chemistry, but it's like a group of individuals out there, and such a lack of cohesion, it's ridiculous...

No import PG because apparently Kevin wants to run it, but it's not working... No proper 5 as they want to go small... Game after game after game in the pre-season it's proven to be a shit idea as players like AJ, Kickert, even Wesley have their way with them... Still, they go to Utah not even with a third import, but only two, unlike United and the Bullets, and they would have known they could play more, but no...

There's a mess with Garlepp, and not really sure what to think on that, because if they wanted to buy him out and he's just stubbornly not leaving, that's a bit rough, but if they ballsed that up as well, and knowingly still brought Singh in anyways, just another mistake to add to the list... So who is to blame? The player who won't leave with a bunch of cash to the detriment of with team, or the team who after all that still won't play him? Either way, or however way it's actually unfolding, it's messy and is hurting the team on and off the court...

And if Gaze is to be believed, they don't even have anyone on their radar to fill that 3rd import spot... ffs...

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Anonymous

Years ago

Coach here, open for comment

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Years ago

I love the state of the Kings this year. It means the Taipans still have a chance of not winding up with spoon :-)

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Anonymous

Years ago

its amazing how many coaches are on here smh

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koberulz

Years ago

Yep Kobe, none, apart from eight guys on their roster.

Please don't make me explain the joke.

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Bear

Years ago

Not sure about Singh, then we have a young developing Humphrys so the big man department is a bit thin compared to some other teams right now and yes, some of the guards and utilities are on the experienced side but not going to throw them to the wolves just yet.

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koberulz

Years ago

The way to improve in those areas is to play players who are taller than 6'4". They don't have any.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Oh right, so it's all of Asia not just Asia Pacific.

Well Sydney needs to find a half decent import big who can protect the rim.

In the first 2 games they've been outrebounded by 13 and outscored in the paint 74 to 44.

With their current roster they're definitely not a playoffs team but I give them a chance if they can improve in those areas.

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Jonno

Years ago

Singh isnt a import, teams are allowed Aisan players as locals.

And Southern Joe, thats exactly our point, the Kings have spent on their roster, and therefore should actually be good, a playoff contender and not have these massive flaws that everyone can see, thats whats so frustrating for fans.

If a low budget team has wholes in the roster people can sorta understand, end even then they do a better job at putting together a balanced team than this kings line up.

Both last nights games showed us why Kings and NZ didnt make playoffs last season and why Perth and Hawks did, it was just so obvious

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Zodiac

Years ago

Singh because as an Indian he can play as a local player.

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Anonymous

Years ago

So who are their two imports?

Singh is Indian, Ellis and Leslie American... who isn't an import?

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Anonymous

Years ago

Lanard Copeland contribution is working on the game plan for the Hawks at The Block Party again like last weekend!

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Southern Joe

Years ago

When the Kings go on a winning streak .... watch the mega thread about how the Kings have broken the cap...lol.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Kings should listen to Luke Kendall more. A shrewd basketball mind

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Anonymous

Years ago

The Kings are 0-2!

Strike #2 for Gaze!!

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Anonymous

Years ago

Gaze is a much, much better commentator than he is coach

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Anonymous

Years ago

Garlepp is happy to take the money

I would think so, I'm just wondering what is really going on with that situation. There's been a bit of hearsay weeks or even months ago, it just didn't make sense that they would let things get to a point where it may negatively affect the image of the organization.

Yes its early days, but there are enough disturbing signs that this may turn into a basket-case season for this team. There were a couple of articles a few days ago quoting Gaze on giving the current lineup a few games before deciding on a 3rd import.

The zinger was he mentioned that he has no one on the radar if they do decide to get one. What's the point of hiring Damon Stephenson then? Are they for real? There are people on this forum that can give them at least a dozen names of imports that can help their current situation within an NBL team budget. SMH.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Not sure what JVG's delusions are, but when I raised concerns months ago about the Kings' frontcourt (or lack of it). His answer was "we have guys coming back from the boomers and we don't want an import to take court time away from them".

When it was pointed out that Cadee, Newley and Blanchfield do not play in the 5. His answer was "Eliis can play the 5".

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Benno

Years ago

Their offense is terrible, hurts to watch!

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Anonymous

Years ago

Ellis is getting better and OMGoodness Blanchfield what a block !!!!!!. Leslie looks like in 2nd gear = Powell of last year - certainly not a Cotton, Ware or Trice. Jeff Wrongagain, I would suggest getting a true import PG, who plays with determination and an import centre ASAP. Otherwise we are looking at the spoon.

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Julian

Years ago

Kings are a basketcase. It's the way it shatters that matters, so any more goss on JvG and his delusions while building the team? Remember he "masterminded" the Bullet$$$ championship lolololol

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nimaprice@hotmail.com

Years ago

I hear a rumour Steve Blake and Gaze didn't get on, well maybe Blake had a point as he is used to having better coaches..

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Anonymous

Years ago

Adelaide aren't that good? I'd say they are. Will be top 2. Kings look cooked. Need a new coach and a 3rd import. Unbalanced realm with too much reliance on a rookie big. Surely Garlepp is worth a try

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Anonymous

Years ago

Kings should listen to Luke Kendall more. A shrewd basketball mind

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Anonymous

Years ago

The makeup of he team would have been good how the game was played 15 years ago. A great shuffle team. Not a great team in the era of flow offences and I don't think the staff are with the times.

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Agent Orange

Years ago

What’s the word on Garlepp?

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Pelican

Years ago

would love to have Blanchy at the 36ers, having him sit on the 3pt line with out athletic players attacking, driving and kicking to him would be amazing. He would be a weapon!

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Julian

Years ago

Jeff van WrongAgain

Simples.

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LoveBroker

Years ago

Its Round 2.

I'm not ready to write them off just yet.

There's tonnes of basketball to play and as we have seen in the past, anything can happen.

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Pelican

Years ago

put a fork in Lisch, he's cooked, He'll be a bench player next year - you heard it first.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Gaze placed way too much responsibilities on Lisch's shoulders. The man is trying but quite evident he's struggling to do everything.

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Bored

Years ago

They have terrible on court balance and chemistry. Not a great mix of scorers, creators, screens and rebounders. They are already having issues. End of the first half just now Leslie took a bad shot driving right into Newleys man and Newley just waved his arms in exhasperation and left the court. Not a good sign!

Lisch at PG is a stupid stupid idea.

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Pelican

Years ago

they're too old and the coaching from Gaze is abysmal, he does not have a system, it's just based off nothing, they take some ridiculous shots. The recruiting is just based off getting a star like big-name. Newley and Lisch haven't been what you'd expect, age probably catching up. They need an overhaul AGAIN - new coach and a few new players. Jason Cadee is a liability, thinks hes top shit, when he's just shit... man so many problems. GO SPEND MONEY ON A FIRED NBA COACH. Haha.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Kings have no PG. They are going to struggle until they get one.

Feel bad for Lisch.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Lisch is no longer his MVP self, plus he's playing out of position at point guard. The Kings remained confident in Lisch during the off-season to still be "the guy", but he is evidently no longer that

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Zodiac

Years ago

I had them missing the playoffs.

Will the Breakers join Utah & Adelaide and put up triple figures on the Kings tonight too?

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Duke Fan

Years ago

Andrew keeps telling them "Hey. We're alright"

I don't think even he believes him

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Pelican

Years ago

Been a while since she's had a mention on here.... But those of you on the facebook, join the Sam Woosnam fan club, and spread the word as well!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samantha-woosnam-fan-club-20112012/260095964004948

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