This is one of those games that I will be allowed to point to at the end of the season and be all like, "Yeah, this is why we're so darn close"...Now, I understand the Clippers are not the Clippers of old. But, neither are the Kings.
Defensively, this was a horrible game. On both ends. (Let's be honest here...Neither team put up much of a defensive effort)
I mean, Montrezl Harrell. Need I say more? Now, I understand that Montrezl Harrell is not a TERRIBLE basketball player. I mean, you have to be a good basketball player to make it into the NBA. But......Montrezl Freaking Harrell...
Offensively, we were clicking pretty much all night long.
The effort is there, for the most part. Sure, some players take a break every once in a while (a few a little more than just every once in a while). But, you're not a Kings fan if you're gonna deny effort. At least not in my eyes.
Bogdan Bogdanovic. I don't know if I can really say anything else about the kid that hasn't already been said. I can't wait to see what he can bring to the table during a deep playoff run. I really can't. Mike Bibby MIGHT have him some serious competition at the top of my list of "Favorite Kings Player of All Time" when this is all said and done. Just sayin'...
George Hill, at the end of the day, had himself a solid performance. Maybe he needs to get "injured" more often at the beginning of games, so he can come back with force and go into some random mode that Kings fans aren't used to seeing from him. Just maybe...
Kosta....I feel for the guy. He had a solid game; he really did. But his decision making, or lack thereof, late in the game will forever haunt him.
I really feel like this team is 2 - 3 SOLID veteran acquisitions + 2 - 3 SOLID seasons/years of experience away from being a VERY GOOD basketball team. I really do.
Better be ready Kings fans. Cuz this roller coaster is only starting. The ride is only gonna get better. And I can't wait for it to continue. Along with all of you fine Kings fans.