Game 81: Sacramento Kings (26-54) @ San Antonio Spurs (46-34) - 8:30 PM ET

[BoogieTime]

I don’t really mind Jerry either way, he’s just there IMO. I think Doug adds a good element, energetic, players experience etc

I’ll probably go to the last game and man it would be nice for Chicago to win so there is no implications. I’m glad 6-7 is secured though

When Fox plays like tonight it breathes hope, he’s talented. What is Jackson doing with 0 points again?

[kingjawn100]

if the kings won i wouldn't have been mad. Most entertaining game we've played all year. Great experience with our young guys playing what really was a playoff game for San Antonio.

I'm the first to criticize Fox but tonight may have been the best he played all year. 1 don't care if he gets 10 turnovers every night but when he's aggressive/looking for his shot/trying to take over games that's when he's best. Also in games like this it seems like it's personal for him and his defense gets much better...he was suffocating their guards whenever they had the ball. You can talk all you want about Buddy/Bogi/our pick but we're only getting back to the playoffs if Fox becomes a star. It's all on him. So much riding on his development.

I've said it before on this forum but it's gonna be hard to not re-up Willie. He has tons of shortcomings that we all know about but this is a home-grown/kings developed big who's capable of hanging 25 & 10 on LaMarcus Aldridge. He completely outplayed him.

Whether it's Michael Porter/a Bridges or a free agent we desperately need a new starting small forward next year. Keep and develop Justin but i'm starting to think an issue with him is that he's not much of an alpha. In a game like that how does your small forward only take 2 shots in 32 minutes?! MPJ will be the opposite issue...he'll take a TON of shots but maybe that's what we need.

[LightTheBeam]

Great to see WCS, Fox, and Buddy play the way they did.

Extremely disappointed in the way Jackson played. in 32 minutes all he does is miss 2 3's and grab 2 rebounds. Its like hes not even on the court.

Bogdan also had one of his rougher games.

We absolutely 100% need to be focusing on getting a small forward this summer. Hopefully another player who can create a shot when needed. Michael Porter Jr, Mikal Bridges, or Rodney Hood. I want to see 1 of those guys on the roster next season.

We absolutely need to lose in Houston, it would be heart breaking to fall behind the Bulls at the very end.

[kingjawn100]

One under-the-radar bonus of our young stars constantly playing well against a team like the spurs is that RC Buford & Gregg Popovich witness them constantly playing well against the spurs. Willie's played well every game he's played the spurs this year and De'aaron's had 2 straight great games against them.

Spurs brass probably walks away from tonight's game with a more favorable opinion of those guys than the rest of the league has. You never know...that could help down the line if trade talks ever come up and a guy like Kawhi Leonard becomes available.

[kingjawn100]

Next year I hope Doug replaces Jerry permanently personally

Guess you got your wish lol

[kalenclayton]

Next year I hope Doug replaces Jerry permanently personally

Guess you got your wish lol

Did this get announced?

[kingjawn100]

Next year I hope Doug replaces Jerry permanently personally

Guess you got your wish lol

Did this get announced?

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article208579839.html

[kalenclayton]

Next year I hope Doug replaces Jerry permanently personally

Guess you got your wish lol

Did this get announced?

Never mind. I saw it. I’m legitimately sad. He’s been there since I started watching Kings basketball (late 90s). He is iconic. I love the guy.

https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2018/4/11/17225534/jerry-reynolds-retirement-legend-long-live-jerry

[BoogieTime]

Next year I hope Doug replaces Jerry permanently personally

Guess you got your wish lol

Doug is money

[codydaze]

Next year I hope Doug replaces Jerry permanently personally

Guess you got your wish lol

Doug is money

He's got a long way to go to fill Jerry's shoes. He's good in the pre and post game show with Kozimor but in the play by play I feel like he's still to caught up in just watching the game. He's okay but I would have preferred Scott Pollard taking the color analyst role.