Royce White and Orlando Johnson

Draino · Post #1 » by **Draino** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:59 am

Kings worked out Royce White today and likely to sign him once Jimmer clears waivers.

Also, tomorrow, they are set to sign Orlando Johnson (former Kings 2nd rounder).

Thoughts?

blind prophet · Post #2 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:00 am

Only thought I have is the Mageeks sold OJ for a cheese burger back in the day.

Draino · Post #3 » by **Draino** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:02 am

I'm actually kind of excited about both, very low risk, somewhat of a reward, especially if White turns out to what he is supposed to be. Maybe we can make up for the Thomas Robinson pick. Johnson was in the same draft.

blind prophet · Post #4 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:04 am

If we were at a gambling table, I'd be looking at a wager of 2 10 days then a release with an invite to camp next year.

SacKingZZZ · Post #5 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:30 am

White, if he shows up, will be this teams best pick and roll PG from day 1. Yikes!

Post #6 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:16 am

Glad to see us actively looking for talent again.

Pacerlive · Post #7 » by **Pacerlive** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:28 am

blind prophet wrote:If we were at a gambling table, I'd be looking at a wager of 2 10 days then a release with an invite to camp next year.

OJ will get picked up before that.

Kids is solid and actually plays d. Hope he gets some playing time with you guys.

RIPskaterdude · Post #8 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:13 am

Royce White and Cousins on the same team...............

Post #9 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:32 am

Since nobody has asked the obvious I guess I will: why sign Royce White if he cant fly on planes? Mental illness doesnt go away over night. A different setting and logo on his clothes wont change the fact he is mentally ill. And this comes from a guy who has anxiety issues.

HUBlackstar83 · Post #10 » by **HUBlackstar83** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:07 pm

City of Trees wrote:Since nobody has asked the obvious I guess I will: why sign Royce White if he cant fly on planes? Mental illness doesnt go away over night. A different setting and logo on his clothes wont change the fact he is mentally ill. And this comes from a guy who has anxiety issues.

I was thinking the same exact thing. Who knows what has transpired him since leaving the NBA.

SacTown Kings · Post #11 » by **SacTown Kings** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:20 pm

Royce white???? Hahaha

SacTown Kings · Post #12 » by **SacTown Kings** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:25 pm

Sounds like we are signing Orlando Johnson. Good move I suppose. Stay away from white, we don't even need another pf

Silver Man · Post #13 » by **Silver Man** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:45 pm

SacTown Kings wrote:Sounds like we are signing Orlando Johnson. Good move I suppose. Stay away from white, we don't even need another pf

No risk in signing White to a 10 day contract. I like it. He has the skill. A ten day contract won't do much harm.

Not like our power forwards are some amazing group either.

SacKingZZZ · Post #14 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:46 pm

I say why not on White. This team has to manufacture value out of something. White has an interesting set of skills, maybe he's ready for prime time.

Post #15 » by **pillwenney** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:39 am

SacKingZZZ wrote:I say why not on White. This team has to manufacture value out of something. White has an interesting set of skills, maybe he's ready for prime time.

Agreed. As long as he's not a distraction, I have no problems with it.

enderwilson · Post #16 » by **enderwilson** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:55 am

It's official! Wikipedia says Royce White is a Sacramento King.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_White

<insert smiley with eyes rolling>

SacKingZZZ · Post #17 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:35 am

I would imagine these moves are moves that Malone would be endorsing. Sounds like Johnson is going to get a legit shot here. They finally have a guard who is going to try on defense, hopefully he can help fill that need.

Silver Man · Post #18 » by **Silver Man** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:39 am

enderwilson wrote:It's official! Wikipedia says Royce White is a Sacramento King.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_White

<insert smiley with eyes rolling>

Not sure the problem with White. A ten day contract does nothing. Low risk high reward potential.

SacTown Kings · Post #19 » by **SacTown Kings** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:37 am

pillwenney wrote:
SacKingZZZ wrote:I say why not on White. This team has to manufacture value out of something. White has an interesting set of skills, maybe he's ready for prime time.

Agreed. As long as he's not a distraction, I have no problems with it.

I think that's the prob. When has Royce white not been a distraction. At least it will only be for ten days.

Wizop · Post #20 » by **Wizop** » Sat Mar 1, 2014 7:53 pm

Pacer fan here. Take care of OJ. he's one of the good guys. plays hard. mature beyond his years. If you don't know his history ...

http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/orlando-johnson-defies-odds-part-i

http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/orlando-johnson-defies-odds-part-ii

If he doesn't find a home with you, we'll welcome him back next summer.