<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"I played last (season) in excruciating pain," Webber said Monday afternoon after a post-practice shooting session with personal coach Buzz Braman. "It really hurt to get into a defensive stance and to try to rebound. Making moves, anything was painful. Now, it's all good. There is no pain whatsoever."</div> ... Link Well that's good news as long as they can patch up all the egos and issues they currently have on the team. Makes you wonder however why he came back last season if he was in so much pain and could not move properly at all. It was clear that his return shook up the Kings chemistry in a bad way last season.
Sounds like things are clicking so far. If Webber is back to 100%, the Kings are going to be tough for offensive minded teams to handle. Teams that play good defense will be able to contain the Kings, but of those teams, its going to come down to them being able to not only shut down the Kings, but also be able to put up some points. I dont think they are going to lead the league in PPG like they have in the past, but they will probably be in the top five.
I think Webber will have a great season. With Divac gone, he will be put into a situation that he is much better suited for at this point in his career. Adelman will have him running alot of the plays that Divac used to run, letting Bibby, Peja, and Bobby Jackson play off the ball. Webber fits that role like a glove because he is a great passer with good court awareness. This will make it easier to score for him as well, because it will keep defenders off of him, not knowing what he will do next. My line prediction for him this year is: 19ppg-8rpg-7apg
I Certanily hope Webber has a good season.if a healthy Webber can come through with us,but i'm still not certain he will stick around if he's healthy or not.i just wish this season that Webber would stay healthy,keep his mouth shut,and just play ball,but i have the feeling his mouth will get him into trouble this season. But even if he's healthy,i'm not sure if anybody wants Webber to stick around for a long time? Am i wrong for asking and pondering this in my head??
I'd like to see him stick around for at least this year, maybe even until the All Star break. His trade value is very low right now, so getting rid of him now would be downright silly.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting 44Thrilla:</div><div class="quote_post">I'd like to see him stick around for at least this year, maybe even until the All Star break. His trade value is very low right now, so getting rid of him now would be downright silly.</div> And nobody looking at his stats now would want him anyways.i'll say this.either way,if Webber's having a great season this year or not,Webber is more than likely gone.just my feeling here. But regardless,i wish Webber good luck this year. :thumbsup:
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting 44Thrilla:</div><div class="quote_post">I think Webber will have a great season. With Divac gone, he will be put into a situation that he is much better suited for at this point in his career. Adelman will have him running alot of the plays that Divac used to run, letting Bibby, Peja, and Bobby Jackson play off the ball. Webber fits that role like a glove because he is a great passer with good court awareness. This will make it easier to score for him as well, because it will keep defenders off of him, not knowing what he will do next. My line prediction for him this year is: 19ppg-8rpg-7apg</div> Just so long as he doesnt start tryin to make those stoopid cutesy passes.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting 44Thrilla:</div><div class="quote_post">I'd like to see him stick around for at least this year, maybe even until the All Star break. His trade value is very low right now, so getting rid of him now would be downright silly.</div> I cant see him being traded this year at all. If anyone gets traded it wont be untill the end of this season.
Webber misses first Kings practice with swollen knee By Martin McNeal -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Wednesday, October 6, 2004 Just one day after talking about how well he felt, Kings forward Chris Webber missed practice Tuesday because of puffiness around his surgically repaired left knee. Webber wasn't the only player ailing. Small forward David Bluthenthal missed his second day because of the flu, and shooting guard Courtney Alexander participated in a portion of the workout before sitting down because of a strained left thigh. Coach Rick Adelman said all three players were day-to-day. "Webb just had some puffiness, no soreness or pain or anything, and (trainer) Pete (Youngman) just felt there was no reason to push it," he said. "Just keep him out, and hopefully, he'll be back (today), and we can go from there." Bluthenthal could need another day of rest. "He's got a cold and a sore throat," Adelman said of the former USC standout. "It'll probably be (today) or maybe Thursday. We'll see how he feels. Courtney is probably the same way. He tweaked that thigh and practiced a little bit (Tuesday) but just briefly. Kings say they'll eat money if necessary - Bluthenthal and Alexander are free agents who have received at least partial guarantees to come to camp. And in these days of luxury-tax payments, teams often hesitate to waive a player to whom they've already committed cash. However, Kings owner Joe Maloof and president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie say the team will take the best players available from camp. "If we have some guy in camp who can really play, then we have to sign him," Maloof said. "We've paid the luxury tax every year they have had it, so we're not afraid to pay players. If Geoff and Adelman come to us and say we need to keep these guys, then we'll keep them. That's how much faith we have in Geoff. We don't hesitate when Geoff asks." Et cetera - Forward Peja Stojakovic returned to practice after biting his lip during Monday afternoon's workout.
The only thing that would concern me is if he were feeling either pain or that mushy feeling that you get with some knee injuries ( you guys that have had that going on know what im talking about)... Just in and of itself, it doesnt really cause me too much concern at the moment.. if we were half way through the season & this was going on.. I might be a bit more concerned....
I think he's experience enough that he will come out strong and will be huge for the Kings early. The biggest concern should be when his next injury will occur. Did ya'll watch the ESPN Classic Lakers vs Sac game the other day? That was great. I think that was Webber's last hurrah, so to speak. Since then, he hasn't been a dominant player.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Windmill360?:</div><div class="quote_post"> Webber misses first Kings practice with swollen knee By Martin McNeal -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Wednesday, October 6, 2004 Just one day after talking about how well he felt, Kings forward Chris Webber missed practice Tuesday because of puffiness around his surgically repaired left knee. Webber wasn't the only player ailing. Small forward David Bluthenthal missed his second day because of the flu, and shooting guard Courtney Alexander participated in a portion of the workout before sitting down because of a strained left thigh. Coach Rick Adelman said all three players were day-to-day. "Webb just had some puffiness, no soreness or pain or anything, and (trainer) Pete (Youngman) just felt there was no reason to push it," he said. "Just keep him out, and hopefully, he'll be back (today), and we can go from there." Bluthenthal could need another day of rest. "He's got a cold and a sore throat," Adelman said of the former USC standout. "It'll probably be (today) or maybe Thursday. We'll see how he feels. Courtney is probably the same way. He tweaked that thigh and practiced a little bit (Tuesday) but just briefly. Kings say they'll eat money if necessary - Bluthenthal and Alexander are free agents who have received at least partial guarantees to come to camp. And in these days of luxury-tax payments, teams often hesitate to waive a player to whom they've already committed cash. However, Kings owner Joe Maloof and president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie say the team will take the best players available from camp. "If we have some guy in camp who can really play, then we have to sign him," Maloof said. "We've paid the luxury tax every year they have had it, so we're not afraid to pay players. If Geoff and Adelman come to us and say we need to keep these guys, then we'll keep them. That's how much faith we have in Geoff. We don't hesitate when Geoff asks." Et cetera - Forward Peja Stojakovic returned to practice after biting his lip during Monday afternoon's workout.</div> Great artcile here. I Hope the Maloofs and Petrie have suceeded in bringing a unified team to the podium this year. Now that the Peja-Webber drama has died down somewhat,we can focus about winning the Pacfic conf this year.
