Superstar Tyreke

Chapter 99

At the end of last season, if someone said that the Sacramento Kings could overwhelm the Oklahoma City Thunder in two consecutive games in the new season, they would definitely be laughed at. After all, that is the Thunder, the most promising young team in the league !The Thunder is very likely to dominate the league in the future!

If someone says that the Sacramento Kings can win 8 consecutive victories at the beginning of the season, it is absolutely a dream, and even the diehard Sacramento Kings will not believe that such a thing will happen!

But now such a miracle has really happened. The Sacramento Kings have not lost a single game in 8 games in the new season, and currently rank first in the Western Conference with the league's first record. This can be said to be the best start in the history of the Sacramento Kings!

放眼全联盟，最长的开局连胜是93-94赛季休斯顿火箭创造的15连胜，而再看整个国王队的历史，最高的连胜记录是由国王队的前身罗切斯特皇家队在49-50赛季创造的15连胜。

Although the results of the Kings at this moment are not enough to compare with the glory of the historical strong teams, but for the Kings, which was the second-to-last season in the Western Conference last season, it is great enough.

In the 8 consecutive games of the Kings, Tyreke has always played steadily, averaging 23.4 points, 5 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. Starting from the rookie season, Tyreke can contribute at least 20+5+5 games steadily Average data, although the data is not shocking, but it is definitely the performance of star players.

In the first 8 games of this season, although Tyreke's average data is almost the same as that of last season, his performance on the court has improved to a higher level.Playing more efficiently and more stably, judging from the first 8 games, Tyreke's shooting training during the offseason was not in vain. His mid-range and long-range shots have been much more stable than last season, and the proportion of mid- and long-range shots has also slightly increased. , although the shooting percentage cannot be said to be comparable to that of top-notch shooters, defenders can no longer ignore his shooting. At the same time, he is only 22 years old and still has great potential. No one knows where his limit is!
Another great potential star, DeMarcus Cousins, has fully evolved on the basis of averaging 18.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in his rookie season. In 8 games, he averaged 22.5 points, 13.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Absolutely super Inside killer!This season also developed a one-handed three-point ability. He averaged 3.4 three-point shots per game and could hit 1.1 goals, with a 33% shooting rate. This is already extremely good for a big center!

The performance of the two core players is only one aspect. If there are only Tyreke and Cousins, the team may not be able to achieve such a record at the beginning of the season. Basketball is a team sport. The Kings can play well this season. The results are more of a team effort.

The super talents of Tyreke and Cousins ​​​​determine the upper limit of the Kings, and it is the performance of all players that guarantees the lower limit of the Kings.

The first to bear the brunt of this is the new aid David West. West, who decided to test the free agent market during the offseason, was originally a sweet pastry. After joining the Kings, he quickly integrated with the team and became the successor After Tyreke and Cousins, the third scoring point of the team, averaging 17.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, when Tyreke and Cousins ​​feel bad, West can stand up in time, It can be said to be the pinnacle of the team.

Caron Butler, another veteran who has just joined the team, is also working hard at the third position. Although his current ability is not as good as the all-around small forward in his peak period, he is still able to contribute a lot as a seasoned player, averaging 11.5 points per game. The data of points, 4 rebounds and 1.3 assists is not all he has, and his defense and field experience are also his value.

Jimmy Butler can be said to be one of the team's surprises. If it weren't for Tyreke's strong recommendation, the team would definitely not pick him in the draft.Because no one in the team can sit firmly in the starting position and partner with Tyreke in the backcourt. At the same time, Jimmy's defensive attitude and vitality have also impressed Coach Westphal. This makes Jimmy, who is not very talented, Became the team's starting No. [-].His positioning is very simple, outside defenders, marking the opponent's offensive arrows, and he doesn't have to worry about other things.With his focus and passion, Jimmy accomplished this very well. The Kings' current record is due to Jimmy Butler's defense.

In addition to Jimmy, among the other three rookies in the 11th class this year, Faried has established a firm foothold on the bench. He is the team's preferred substitute for the fourth position. It is also really against the sky, both offensive and defensive ends fly into the sky and escape from the ground. His athleticism well guarantees the Kings' inside strength after the main force is off the field.Although Lavoy Allen and Isaiah Thomas have few opportunities, their future development is still unknown.

Although Whiteside's performance is not outstanding, although his athletic ability is not as good as Faried, he is definitely at the top of the league. Whiteside can definitely be regarded as a qualified backup center.Like West and Caron Butler, Anthony Morrow, who is a new aid this season, has also played the role of a functional three-pointer on the bench. His three-pointer is also one of the team's weapons .

Beno Udrih, Francisco Garcia, Jason Thompson, and Omi Casspi, the four veterans of the team last season, have been squeezed in playing time this season, but last season they often served as the starting lineup. Their strength has not declined. They have enriched the team's tactical options and are always ready to fight.

The Kings, with reasonable staffing and high team morale, have truly become a very competitive team this season!
The Kings, who have won 8 consecutive victories, ushered in the ninth game of the new season, facing the Bobcats at the Time Warner Center in Charlotte.

Previously, the Bobcats with 2 wins and 7 losses was an absolute team this season. The biggest player on the team was the veteran Corey Maggette, who had already passed his peak. The entire team consisted of a group of powerful Composition of mediocre players.Faced with such a Bobcats team, the Kings had no trouble, and the battle was completely resolved in three quarters. When entering the fourth quarter, the Kings had already led their opponents by as many as 25 points.
Of course, the fourth quarter entered the garbage time early. Tyreke only played 23 minutes in this game and scored 18 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. The playing time of the rest of the main players was also less than 30 minutes.

最终国王队客场轻取山猫队，将开局连胜延续到了9场！9连胜的他们也开始憧憬10连胜、11连胜，甚至于憧憬打破93-94赛季休斯顿火箭创造的开局15连胜的联盟记录！
(End of this chapter)