Pre Draft Workout Thread

mobiuseinz · Post #101 » by **mobiuseinz** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:21 pm

"Sources say [Kings GM Geoff] Petrie has been high on Monroe all year and before the Cousins workout, felt that Monroe was the safer pick. However, Cousins' size and superior talent have put him seriously in the mix at No. 5. Cousins had a phenomenal workout in Sacramento on Saturday according to multiple sources. He took around 200 shots, all of which the Kings logged, and he hit 78 percent of them -- the best clip they've had in the 40 players who've come into town. Cousins also is getting into better shape. He's down to 13 percent body fat from the 16.4 percent number he logged in Chicago. He still needs to drop another 10 pounds, but he's getting there. At this point it looks like the team is split between two players. But now Cousins has two legs up on Monroe. Not only did Cousins have a better season, he also had a better workout. Also don't be surprised if the Kings end up trading the pick for a veteran who can help the team improve immediately. With young players like Evans, Omri Casspi, Spencer Hawes and Donte Greene already on team, the Kings would like to add some experience."

Post #102 » by **pillwenney** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:54 pm

Link please mobi.

Castor_Troy · Post #103 » by **Castor_Troy** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:20 pm

Its from Chad Ford's Insider yesterday

AnDrOiDKing4 · Post #104 » by **AnDrOiDKing4** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:19 pm

Chad Ford covering his ass after his mocks.

RookieWall · Post #105 » by **RookieWall** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:41 pm

longfellow44 wrote:^^is that general NBA possibly or specifically with the kings?

Kings - 3 invited, likely only 2 attending

Dustin5566 · Post #106 » by **Dustin5566** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:44 am

After watching the workout footage of Cousins I am becoming a fan. He is thick, but not fat and has a nice jumper.

At worst I think he is Kendrik Perkins.

Dustin5566 · Post #107 » by **Dustin5566** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:22 am

http://www.journaltimes.com/sports/article_efcac7c8-782e-11df-927f-001cc4c03286.html

Sacramento Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans has let it be known to Kings officials that he wouldn’t mind the team drafting Kentucky forward DeMarcus Cousins with the fifth overall pick

Think this holds any weight?

Post #108 » by **Wolfay** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:43 am

Dustin5566 wrote:http://www.journaltimes.com/sports/article_efcac7c8-782e-11df-927f-001cc4c03286.html

Sacramento Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans has let it be known to Kings officials that he wouldn’t mind the team drafting Kentucky forward DeMarcus Cousins with the fifth overall pick

Think this holds any weight?

I don't know if it's true or not, but if it is, I hope it scares Petrie from taking Monroe over Cousins, or anybody else. I seriously have no idea why Petrie likes Monroe so much.

RoyalCourtJestr · Post #109 » by **RoyalCourtJestr** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:59 am

RookieWall wrote:
longfellow44 wrote:^^is that general NBA possibly or specifically with the kings?

Kings - 3 invited, likely only 2 attending

Hopefully Cousins owns Monroe.

HUBlackstar83 · Post #110 » by **HUBlackstar83** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:02 am

according to Chad Ford on twitter, Whiteside and Monroe will be back for a second look on Saturday.

Castor_Troy · Post #111 » by **Castor_Troy** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:07 am

^
Yep, Jason Jones saying the same in the sacbee blog

http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/kings/archives/2010/06/monroe-whitesid.html

RoyalCourtJestr · Post #112 » by **RoyalCourtJestr** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:38 am

Ohhhhh, so COUSINS isn't coming back for another work out.... oh well. Whiteside is fine with me, and he needs to end this notion of us considering Monroe.

EDIT: Yay, my boy Omar Samhan is attending the Monroe/Whiteside workout! OMMMAAARR

RookieWall · Post #113 » by **RookieWall** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:56 am

HUBlackstar83 wrote:according to Chad Ford on twitter, Whiteside and Monroe will be back for a second look on Saturday.

My sources are imaginary though. Other player is working out for another top ten team instead.

Cousins wasn't even invited back, but doesn't mean they won't be taking him.

RIPskaterdude · Post #114 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:02 am

I knew Whiteside would be back. Also figured Monroe would be back too, but was hoping that he wouldn't be...sigh...

Castor_Troy · Post #115 » by **Castor_Troy** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:04 am

JUST SAY NO TO GREG MONROE!

Post #116 » by **KF10** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:17 am

I don't know. Monroe might be a decoy.

Looking back to the Kings past workout history, we invited various of players back to a 2nd workout but at the end, it did not materialize into anything. Probably Monroe fits in this category.

Dustin5566 · Post #117 » by **Dustin5566** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:30 am

We have to hope Whiteside destroys Monroe.

RookieWall wrote:
HUBlackstar83 wrote:according to Chad Ford on twitter, Whiteside and Monroe will be back for a second look on Saturday.

Cousins wasn't even invited back, but doesn't mean they won't be taking him.

Not surprising though, hard to imagine he could improve on his first performance and I am sure they gave them a pretty through workout as top 5 talent do not do too many repeat workouts.

Dustin5566 · Post #118 » by **Dustin5566** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:33 am

KF10 wrote:I don't know. Monroe might be a decoy.

ehhh. Just need someone for Whiteside to play. Since Whiteside is considered the best defender and Monroe the most polished big man they just want to see how good Whiteside's D is.

at least I am :pray:

this is the case

RIPskaterdude · Post #119 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:33 am

KF10 wrote:I don't know. Monroe might be a decoy.

Looking back to the Kings past workout history, we invited various of players back to a 2nd workout but at the end, it did not materialize into anything. Probably Monroe fits in this category.

When's the last time we picked someone who WASN'T invited back for a 2nd workout? Was Thompson/Hawes invited for a 2nd?

perezident · Post #120 » by **perezident** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:56 am

I'm hearing one of these guys cancelled a workout just to come back. I wonder if he is getting some good responses? And what Rookie Wall said..he's correct, if Cousins is there we take him.

As you guys can see, Petrie will address the biggest need in our roster. He's hoping Whiteside can show he's worth the shot.

Look for the Detriot deal...it has legs trust me