Motor Keeps Going: The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Thread III

geraldwallace · Post #1141 » by **geraldwallace** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:46 pm

This is the last year i'll put my faith in MKG becoming anything more than a great defensive piece.

LofJ · Post #1142 » by **LofJ** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:34 am

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article180644966.html

The return of MKG tomorrow night. His rebounding and defense paired with Dwight is going to fun to watch.

Post #1143 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:15 am

We had a top 5 defense already with a bunch of rookies in the rotation.

Radu_Hornets · Post #1144 » by **Radu_Hornets** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:30 am

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article180205441.html

Wow, I know the kid had difficulties with media, but he still seems depressed

Hornet Mania · Post #1145 » by **Hornet Mania** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:06 pm

Yeah, he's obviously toughing it out. I wish him well, and I hope he finds some serenity out there on the court to experience a little relief from that pain.

_tijo_ · Post #1146 » by **_tijo_** » Fri Nov 3, 2017 4:12 pm

Not with the team in San Antonio, won't play against the Spurs. Hope for the man he's getting better.

It's just basketball. Team can survive. But for MKG's sake, I hope he finds the peace he's looking for.

HornetJail · Post #1147 » by **HornetJail** » Fri Nov 3, 2017 5:55 pm

_tijo_ wrote:Not with the team in San Antonio, won't play against the Spurs. Hope for the man he's getting better.

It's just basketball. Team can survive. But for MKG's sake, I hope he finds the peace he's looking for.

I don't think he's out due to personal reasons- didn't he leave the game the other night because he was sick? I missed the 1st half of the game

316Hornets · Post #1148 » by **316Hornets** » Fri Nov 3, 2017 5:58 pm

MotorKeepsGoing wrote:
_tijo_ wrote:Not with the team in San Antonio, won't play against the Spurs. Hope for the man he's getting better.

It's just basketball. Team can survive. But for MKG's sake, I hope he finds the peace he's looking for.

I don't think he's out due to personal reasons- didn't he leave the game the other night because he was sick? I missed the 1st half of the game

TV broadcast said it was due to an "illness."

Post #1149 » by **yosemiteben** » Fri Nov 3, 2017 6:47 pm

He's still sick?

Weird.

_tijo_ · Post #1150 » by **_tijo_** » Fri Nov 3, 2017 8:27 pm

Read on Twitter

This is where I got it from. Weird they would say this if it's illness.

Post #1151 » by **yosemiteben** » Fri Nov 3, 2017 8:58 pm

Yeah, odd situation. Hope he gets his head right soon.

Bassman · Post #1152 » by **Bassman** » Sat Nov 4, 2017 3:34 am

That is the official deal: "personal reasons". I am truly sorry for the young man. But he is broken as an NBA player. I suspect after he finally got back to the team he couldn't keep it together and just bugged out. Suspect the staff just accepted that he couldn't contribute and letting him have his space.

Now I doubt any team will ever want to trade for him. We may be stuck with another large salary from a player not nearly earning it.

316Hornets · Post #1153 » by **316Hornets** » Sat Nov 4, 2017 3:43 am

It sounds like he's letting his emotions get the best for him. It's a unique situation for me as a fan to see because professional athletes aren't usually the ones to show that side of themselves.

I'm not even worried about his trade value right now, but there may be a time where the team must start docking his paychecks if that's possible? It's no offense to MKG and I don't think it's disrespectful, but there comes a time where someone who is physically able to play and doesn't, while still collecting paychecks, is not acceptable.

countryboi · Post #1154 » by **countryboi** » Sat Nov 4, 2017 4:48 am

normally these players find peace on the basketball court. I know when i play i forget about all my problems for a few hours.

Rich4114 · Post #1155 » by **Rich4114** » Sun Nov 5, 2017 4:17 am

Wait, is he sick or out for more mysterious personal reasons? I feel like the team needs to share more context with the media on this no?

catch20two · Post #1156 » by **catch20two** » Sun Nov 5, 2017 2:43 pm

Rich4114 wrote:Wait, is he sick or out for more mysterious personal reasons? I feel like the team needs to share more context with the media on this no?

He has a illness :roll:

played about 2 quarters a couple games ago and hasn’t returned since.

Joest2003 · Post #1157 » by **Joest2003** » Sun Nov 5, 2017 7:42 pm

OK Hornets you kept us in the dark long enough its time to shed some light to your fanbase what the hell is going on with MKG. I knew something was up when he took his jersey off the other night walking into the locker room. Thats usually some type of statement

Post #1158 » by **yosemiteben** » Sun Nov 5, 2017 7:45 pm

Teams never tell their fans what's going on if their players are having personal issues. Seems unreasonable to expect otherwise.

Bonnell is the one that said his grandmother died, the team didn't.

BlackOutBuzz · Post #1159 » by **BlackOutBuzz** » Sun Nov 5, 2017 8:24 pm

yosemiteben wrote:Teams never tell their fans what's going on if their players are having personal issues. Seems unreasonable to expect otherwise.

Bonnell is the one that said his grandmother died, the team didn't.

Coach Cal confirmed as much at the game he attended. Still, it's a bit confusing as this most recent departure was initially dubbed as an illness.

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geraldwallace · Post #1160 » by **geraldwallace** » Sun Nov 5, 2017 9:58 pm

Depressions a illness