Kings to Pursue Rodney Stuckey
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I was proposing Stuckey every time I got a chance recently, so I take full credit for Kings pursuing him. 
People forgot, that Stuckey was a backup PG in that last deep Pistons run in 07/08 as a rookie. Then as the quality of roster was dwindling down, his role increased and became too large for him. Pistons realized this and shrunk it, which wasn't to Stuckey's liking, and he clashed with a coach. As a result a year ago Pistons spread stories about him, so only Pacers offered him vet minimum (previous contract was at $25 million/3 years). Stuckey was a model citizen this year as 6th man and spot starter, and Larry Bird was very enthusiastic about him at the end of the season PC.
Stuckey is actually of the same mold as Collison: can run plays to pass or score (though he goes all the way and doesn't settle into jumpshot like Darren), but can also play off the ball. At 6'5" with strong frame he has size to play next to Collison effectively on both ends. Lost a bit of quickness, so has some trouble defending speedsters.
People forgot, that Stuckey was a backup PG in that last deep Pistons run in 07/08 as a rookie. Then as the quality of roster was dwindling down, his role increased and became too large for him. Pistons realized this and shrunk it, which wasn't to Stuckey's liking, and he clashed with a coach. As a result a year ago Pistons spread stories about him, so only Pacers offered him vet minimum (previous contract was at $25 million/3 years). Stuckey was a model citizen this year as 6th man and spot starter, and Larry Bird was very enthusiastic about him at the end of the season PC.
Stuckey is actually of the same mold as Collison: can run plays to pass or score (though he goes all the way and doesn't settle into jumpshot like Darren), but can also play off the ball. At 6'5" with strong frame he has size to play next to Collison effectively on both ends. Lost a bit of quickness, so has some trouble defending speedsters.
Actually I like this, I think we could really use a guy like Stuckey from the bench. He can play the 1 and 2, he can score and play D. He also developed a pretty good 3pts shot last year. He could be a great addition at the right price. He's a veteran but still young, and exactly the player we need for our bench.
It's good to see Vlade is chasing the right pieces. First WCS, now Stuckey. Finally looks like we got someone who has a clue.
It's good to see Vlade is chasing the right pieces. First WCS, now Stuckey. Finally looks like we got someone who has a clue.
My question is whether his 39% 3-point shooting last season was a pleasant aberration from his career 30% number or whether he permanently fixed something. The Kings need both shooting and playmaking, and it'd be nice to get someone who can provide both (especially since we only have roughly $10 million in cap space, $13+ if we waive Landry).
I feel like I could use this picture every page of every thread recently.
Just to add to my comments, Stuckey's a good ball-handler whose usage rate ranks pretty highly amongst shooting guards.
i wouldnt say its jumping to conclusions more so then connecting the dots.
jumping to conclusions would be personified by the laker fans who think that by drafting a F/C we are trading demarcus to them. That is jumping to conclusions
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I'm a firm supporter of bringing in Stuckey.
His market value shouldn't be very high, but he is a good player- the big contract and big share of the offense he got in Detroit made him seem like a bad player but I think he have good value.
Since we are probably not in play for big-time free agents and this FA class is a little weak when it comes to guards, bringing Stuckey in will be a very good result in my book.
His market value shouldn't be very high, but he is a good player- the big contract and big share of the offense he got in Detroit made him seem like a bad player but I think he have good value.
Since we are probably not in play for big-time free agents and this FA class is a little weak when it comes to guards, bringing Stuckey in will be a very good result in my book.
Houston can free up max contract slot, so they will have other priorities for a while, plus if they sign someone for that money, there will be no more left. Plus they are attempting to sign Sergio Llull from Real Madrid. And they are leaning towards matching Beverley. Plus Lawson is still likely out of Denver, and there are not many suitors with Houston being one of them.
P.S. Up until the draft everyone believed, that Rockets will pick Tyus Jones (PG), whom they reportedly gave a promise to, but they actually went with Dekker, who looks like a natural replacement for Brewer. If promise was real, Houston probably got a commitment from Llull, that he'll come over.
P.S. Up until the draft everyone believed, that Rockets will pick Tyus Jones (PG), whom they reportedly gave a promise to, but they actually went with Dekker, who looks like a natural replacement for Brewer. If promise was real, Houston probably got a commitment from Llull, that he'll come over.
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