Summer League: Kings vs Lakers (1st QT, ESPN3.com)

[Gek]

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Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers

Date: Tuesday, July 13 at 5:30 PM PST, 8:30 PM EST
Location: Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, NV
Viewable: NBA SL Pass, NBA TV and ESPN3.com


Key Players: Lakers vs Kings

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Lakers Roster:

2 DJ Strawberry (6-5 G)
3 Devin Ebanks (6-9 F)
4 Derrick Caracter (6-9 F/C)
7 Ibrahim Jaaber (6-2 G)
8 Gerald Green (6-8 F)
31 Rob Kurz (6-9 F)
34 Ben McCauley (6-9 F)
10 Cecil Brown (6-4 G)
32 Frank Robinson (6-4 G)
15 Tyler Sanborn (6-10 C)
44 Courtney Sims (6-11 C)



Kings
5 Ryan Thompson
9 Tyrese Rice
16 Connor Atchley
18 Omri Casspi
22 Dionte Christmas
41 Wayne Chism
15 Demarcus Cousins
30 Lee Cummard
25 Devan Downey
20 Donte Greene
55 Sylven Landesberg
23 Donald Sloan
33 Hassan Whiteside


Things to Watch for:

Devin Ebanks: Coming off his first poor shooting game of the season, everyone will be looking to see how Ebanks responds. This game will also present the most difficult defensive assignment that Devin has had to face (Omri Casspi). Equaling him in height, can Ebanks effectively stop the Israeli SF? Will Ebanks be able to avoid getting his shot blocked against the large Cousins and Whiteside?

Derrick Caracter: With Sacramento potentially starting two 7 footers, Caracter may have to guard Cousins. How will he do guarding the juggernaut that is Cousins 6'11" 270lb frame? Will he still be able to score inside against Whiteside's seven-foot frame and 5 bpg?

DJ Strawberry: DJ has moved up to the third most likely to make the team in my books. Will he be able to hit some knock down threes with the Kings locking down the lane? Can he continue to move within the offense like he did last game?

Ibrahim Jaaber: Jaaber comes off another okay performance, he seems unable to keep up with fast paced guards and run the offense at the same time. Will he come back and keep the Tri from getting stagnant against the tough interior D of the Kings?

Gerald Green: The Lakers keep sticking him out there, they want him to make the team, but does he care enough to try?

Courtney Sims: He plays a lot. I think the Lakers are trying to fill up the rest of there roster with summer league spots. If Sims can successfully guard Whiteside or Cousins, he could make a case for filling up Powell's spot.

Tyler Sanborn: Tyler is earning more minutes over Kurz as the back-up big. He is leading the team with 1.5 bpg, can he continue to be a defensive option against the size of Sac-Town?



NBA.com Rookie Rankings:
Derrick Caracter: 1 (Previously 2)
Devin Ebanks: 3 (Previously 1)




**Last Updated 20:00 EST, 7/13/10**

[Gek]

I upgraded DJ and downgraded Jaaber. Sims and Sanborn made the list because of there increased PT and potential big games against the very big Sacramento Kings.

[RIPskaterdude]

Looking forward to seeing Caracter vs Cousins, and Ebanks vs Greene/Casspi. Should be a good game!

[Danny Darko]

Demarcus Cousins started beef with Drew. Does Character care at all idk?- but i hope Derek outshines him. He will likely need to use his face up game and quickness.

[stunnar0b]

cousins is going to have a field day... book it

[Gek]

Yeah, Caracter's size will be a huge issue right now.

[Frantik]

G=K, plse change the time to Pacific time. Most Laker fans are on the west coast. And your roster is incomplete btw...

Anyway... looking forward to this game. the last game was just unwatchable. I hope this is much better.

[Gek]

which roster and what is the time difference?

[Mr 24 eight]

Frantik - just subtract 3 hours. You should be fine.

This is a really big game for the two important guys on the roster. Casspi is a helluva player and will be a great test to see what Ebanks can do defensively against NBA quality talent.

Also a great measuring stick for Caracter to see if he can produce against his peers selected before him. Thus far he has outshined any of the big men in the draft. If he can do it again tonight, we might have a certified steal.

[SniperHawk10]

which roster and what is the time difference?

5:30 Pacific time. Although i am on the EST coat, i do think you should probably change it to PST

[Gek]

Updated the time and eliminated the 3 extra players I had on the Kings roster.

[H00PDREAMS]

Cousin is gonna be like PAC-MAN in the paint Caracter is gonna get ate up... Its going to be ugly Laker fam.

Honestly this is the REAL test for Caracter we will soon see if this kid is for real!

[GREEN8]

Gerald Green: The Lakers keep sticking him out there, they want him to make the team, but does he care enough to try?

You act like he's played 25+ mpg in the last 3. He's done fairly well in the minutes he's gotten except game 1. The question is, "Can Chuck Person coach?"

[Gek]

Gerald Green: The Lakers keep sticking him out there, they want him to make the team, but does he care enough to try?

You act like he's played 25+ mpg in the last 3. He's done fairly well in the minutes he's gotten except game 1. The question is, "Can Chuck Person coach?"

You must not see him stand in the corner and jack a shot when he gets the ball, or try to drive and bounce the ball off his foot, or stand there and get blown by on defense by Coby Karl and Andy Rautins. After 5 or 6 years in the league, you should be able to stick on a team, there is a reason that as this kid gets older - he plays less and less in the NBA.

[Gek]

Gerald Green: The Lakers keep sticking him out there, they want him to make the team, but does he care enough to try?

You act like he's played 25+ mpg in the last 3. He's done fairly well in the minutes he's gotten except game 1. The question is, "Can Chuck Person coach?"

Oh, you're a Gerald Green fan... Never mind then.

[H00PDREAMS]

Athleticism can only get you so far in the NBA... You got to have some basketball common sense.

[LApwnd]

Green is lucky he is even on a summer league squad....he is just terrible, his shot selection sucks, can't really get to the rack, horrible defender.

[96 Til Infiniti]

2 games left, today and Thursday. Let's see if these guys can get a win, our key guys have been playing well but we've clearly been outmatched talent wise overall.

[Frantik]

which roster and what is the time difference?

Oh i see why i thought it was off...
its just one player... Show some love to the gaucho :
Cecil brown replaced Andrew Naymick on the Lakers roster


10 Cecil Brown G 6'4" 200 Cal-Santa Barbara
4 Derrick Caracter F-C 6'9" 275 Texas-El Paso
3 Devin Ebanks F 6'9" 210 West Virginia
8 Gerald Green F 6'8" 200 Gulf Shores Academy (TX)
7 Ibrahim Jaaber G 6'2" 170 Pennsylvania
31 Rob Kurz F 6'9" 230 Notre Dame
34 Ben McCauley F 6'9" 237 North Carolina State
32 Frank Robinson G 6'4" 193 Cal State-Fullerton
15 Tyler Sanborn C 6'10" 270 Guilford
44 Courtney Sims C 6'11" 245 Michigan
2 D.J. Strawberry G 6'5" 199 Maryland

http://www.nba.com/summerleague2010/teams/lakers/

[GREEN8]

Gerald Green: The Lakers keep sticking him out there, they want him to make the team, but does he care enough to try?

You act like he's played 25+ mpg in the last 3. He's done fairly well in the minutes he's gotten except game 1. The question is, "Can Chuck Person coach?"

You must not see him stand in the corner and jack a shot when he gets the ball, or try to drive and bounce the ball off his foot, or stand there and get blown by on defense by Coby Karl and Andy Rautins. After 5 or 6 years in the league, you should be able to stick on a team, there is a reason that as this kid gets older - he plays less and less in the NBA.

He's had 4, eh 2 meaningful years in the league. He doesn't have the basketball IQ yet but I bet with the right coaching staff can learn. Green has been trying not to force anything on offense. Tell me, when he jacks up a shot does it go in?