Was KOC really happy when he didn't have to decide on Jimmer?

[Joe Bagadonuts]

Very good points Bentley. As an unabashed Jimmer fan, I'm hoping that the scenario you mentioned does indeed play out. I'm with the many who've criticized the Kings for drafting someone who, like Tyreke Evans, needs the ball in order to maximize his effectiveness. I think, even though I believe that Jimmer will become a very good NBA player, that the Kings will not be the right fit for him. I'm hoping that the Jazz will be once his stint with SacTown is over.

So, you're saying that the Jazz need a player who will dominate the ball, but you criticize the Kings for taking the exact same thing? Based on history, Jimmer's style fits in much better with the Kings than with the Jazz so I don't get your thinking at all.

 

[The Thriller]

I think most people, KOC included, were happy that they didn't have to decide on Jimmer.

It was a lose lose situation.

Too much pressure on Jimmer to play well and please all his fans here.
Too much pressure on Ty Corbin to play and develop him right away. If he didn't reach the status that some wanted, Ty would be criticized relentlessly.
Too much pressure on KOC. Even if Lebron James was available at 12, he'd almost be obligated to take the Jimmer due to fan pressure.

I'm glad things went down the way they did.

Burks helps us out. Has a high ceiling.
Jimmer is in sac town, can hopefully mesh with Cousins and Evans.
Sacramento has someone that can hopefully sell some jerseys and attract some fans so that hopefully they stay.

 

[The Thriller]

Plus, now we don't have to have weekly interviews with TJ... Or halftime shows with him rapping. Huge win in my opinion.