Isaac
Years ago
Mr 50-40-90 will go again in the Harbour City for #NBL21
— The NBL (@NBL) September 3, 2020
The @SydneyKings have re-signed sharpshooting veteran Daniel Kickert (@kicks14) on a one-year deal
More here: https://t.co/IYbfL9Zdto pic.twitter.com/BEdR3cMUI7
Underwhelming signing. Average last season and on the decline
Yeah, not underwhelming.
Surprised the dude lasted this long in FA. Excellent shooter to have coming off the bench, still reliable for a solid 20-25 minutes a game.
AngusH
Years ago
It's his defense that surprised me the most last season. Put in about 150% of the effort on that end that we've seen from him throughout his NBL career. Happy to have him back in a bench role.
Averaged 16 mins last season and now a year older
Cornholio
Years ago
You would expect a guy that's 36 or 37 to be on the decline but that doesn't take away from him being a serviceable backup.
Scout
Years ago
Doesn't defend the pick and roll, stays in the lane.
Does not play D
AngusH
Years ago
That's how Kings defend the pick and roll, for better or worse. Kickert's effort on the glass (or at least boxing out) and individual defense in the post were what I was referring to as being much improved.
Sydney Kings-Weaver
5'10 C.Ware(I)/6’3 S.Bruce
6’3 D.Vasljevic/6’4 A.Glover
6’6 D.Louzada(NS)/6’7 B.Newley
6’8 X.Cooks/6’8 C.Moller/6’10 D.Kickert
(I)/6’10 J.Hunter
Are we going to see tate or import c
AngusH
Years ago
I think we grab Tate if we can and play Cooks as an undersized 5. If we don't get Tate (which is likely IMO), it will be either an import 5 or Bogut.
They said hunter will play a lot more this season, whatever that means.
Zodiac
Years ago
This re-signing of Kickert more than anything likely signals Bogut is coming back given they're good friends and then you factor in Casper Ware opting back in and it's starting to look like the Kings are getting the old band back together for one last run at it.
They didn't like back to back games last season I can't see that their ageing list is going to enjoy an abbreviated Hub season of games played with shorter breaks like the AFL.
Scout
Years ago
Angus.....if that's how you play D, it ain't working and will continue to not work
Scout
Years ago
Angus.....if that's how you play D, it ain't working and will continue to not work
D2.0
Years ago
This re-signing of Kickert more than anything likely signals Bogut is coming backAre you sure?
AngusH
Years ago
"Angus.....if that's how you play D, it ain't working and will continue to not work"
I'll be sure to pass that on to Will Weaver, if he asks me. (FWIW I largely agree - at least not against every opposing player on every screen)
Zodiac
Years ago
Dazz,
They didn't have a spot for Xavier Cooks last season either and what happened?
i think the hawks team looks better then the kings
Roster spots are getting pretty full around the league. If Bogut decides to come back will they downgrade Kicks to be a nominated replacement player or something?
Zodiac
Years ago
I doubt it they'll likely remove Hunter from the roster like they did with Kuany Kuany.
Why do people keep putting Kickett in the 4 spot or there lists, he plays back up 5 at the kings.
He's still got something to offer, probably will be in the Lucas Walker roll as last season.
One spot left for kings, import or local. If the Olympics look like goiahead I believe Bogut will be back, if not he’ll retire.
Perthworld
Years ago
LOL at the Kings using the Mr 50-40-90 moniker. As if the guy needs further encouragement to massage his shooting stats.
^How does one massage their shooting stats? Not bragging if you can do it and it's a great accomplishment to be in that club.
Zodiac
Years ago
By being extremely selective when you do or don't shoot something Kickert and Tom Abercrombie have always done.
Most efficient player in the league last season according to Jordan McCallum on Twitter. Also, can throw a forearm.
Scout
Years ago
Angus - apologies just re read my post it came across as go at you, was not intended that way more an observation / frustration with the Kings D.
Have been supporting them under (until Tas get a team) Weaver.....do not like Bogut but like the Kings.
All rosters look trash except adelaide. Give them the ship now.
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