Kings' Hawes Hopes Offseason Work Pays Off <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Onlookers at UNLV will see a 7-footer who's a bit more toned and perhaps that much tougher. Hawes said he dropped body fat and added muscle while maintaining his weight during these summer months, answering the organization's call to do just that by becoming a weight room regular while back home in Seattle. Hawes said he returns with stronger skills as well. There's the sky hook that he's determined to make the signature move of his career, and the confidence gained from holding his own against one of his childhood idols.</div>
So Hawes played against Shawn Kemp <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Hawes, who grew up rooting for the SuperSonics, worked out with Shawn Kemp during his time at home. "I had a little head-to-head with (Kemp)," Hawes said. "I think I ran him off for eight (points) in a row at one point, so it went all right. He couldn't quite get up like he used to, but he looked good out there."</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticKing @ Jul 12 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Wonder if he'll be able to start for the Kings this coming season.</div> Shawn Kemp could start for any team.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 12 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticKing @ Jul 12 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Wonder if he'll be able to start for the Kings this coming season.</div> Shawn Kemp could start for any team. </div> If thats so, he should come to Boston and get a ring.
