Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of the media, and loyal fans of the Sacramento Kings welcome to Superdog's S65 Press Conference!
Last season was a blur. We won 38 games and narrowly missed out on the playoffs. On draft day we were unusually busy, as we made strategic moves to bolster the roster with win-now talent. We acquired Quincy Johnson and Brian Loos, two wily veterans who have bounced around in recent years but are still high-performing impact players. In our unwavering commitment to fortifying our defense, we made some crucial acquisitions in free agency. Jalen Suggs, Arthur Scruggs, Andrew Mellon, and Marvin Rademacher are exceptional talents who will significantly enhance our defensive capabilities. Their presence on the court will undoubtedly create formidable barriers for our opponents and contribute to the team's overall success. Adding to our excitement, we extend a warm welcome back to Matisse Thybulle, who returns to our starting unit. Thybulle's defensive prowess and tenacity will be invaluable to our efforts on the court. We are thrilled to have him back, and his contributions will be pivotal to our success.
Looking forward to our 65th season, the Sacramento Kings are filled with optimism and ambition. As we make our move to the Omega Conference, we anticipate a fresh start and new challenges that we are ready to embrace. With the stellar 1-2 combo of Gary Rockwell and Angelo Romero leading the charge, we are confident we will be back in the playoffs once more. Let's Go Kings!
With a number of highly productive players changing teams and being available this off-season, what was it about Quincy Johnson that made him the guy for you to target with your #10 pick?
Sham Smith, Bulls.com: Your new division is wide open, but teams like the Rockets and the Pelicans have already made moves (with varying success) to try to come out as the frontrunner. The Spurs definitely have the pieces to buy in if they get off to a decent start, and nobody ever knows what the fart-in-the-breeze Pistons will do. Do you have any inclinations to try to improve the team through trade throughout the course of the season, and if so, where would you like to see improvement?
Justin Bieber; Teremana.com: During Preseason, the Cavs won 3 games and the Kings only won 1 game. Are you scare? Concern? Nervous? Depressed? Sad? Worry? Disturb? Any changes to your lineup since the Cavs have a better team? Are you experiencing any PTSD since the Cavs have a better roster? Will you officially retire if the Cavs have a better record than the Kings? Who do you hate the most, Cavs, Celtics, or Grizzlies? Explain why.