Demarcus Cousins thought the game was in the bag. So did I. So did every other fan in attendance last night.
Last night was a big one for me. Most of you probably didn’t know they even played, since neither are even close to relevant, but MY Golden State Warriors paid a visit to MY Sacramento Kings last night. I’m grew up a Kings fan, back when they were almost as bad as they are now, and these days, I root for them 78 games a year. The four that I don’t are – surprise – when they play the Warriors. Regardless of which arena the game is played, I remain pretty neutral. Ultimately I want the W’s to win, but I usually just hope for a close game. Sometimes that backfires and they end up in triple overtime in Oakland on a weeknight! They’re almost always good games though, and whichever team wins, at least one of my teams is getting a victory.
Last night though, I was a full-on Warriors fan for the first time. I’m running out of ways to remain a Kings fan. It’s not because they’re losing. I endured more losing from 1984-1997 than anyone can imagine. This year, they’re not even fun to watch. I knew they’d struggle, considering the inexperienced roster, but I thought they’d at least be fun to watch. They show flashes here and there, but for the most part just look like an overmatched JV team that knows it’s about to get its ass kicked. They don’t even try. Last night was another huge blow to the franchise as a whole. It’s like when you know an addict who refuses to get help. You finally realize that they just need to hit rock bottom or else they’ll never admit they have a problem. That’s where the Kings are at. So, last night was another step in that direction. It was so bad that we contemplated leaving early, since the game seemed out of reach for the W’s. Instead, I witnessed one of the biggest meltdowns I’ve ever seen on a basketball court.
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chappy81
dyslecix
mceezy
Doin Work 
December 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Personally, I always thought Cousins was overrated coming out of Kentucky.
December 22nd, 2010 at 10:53 pm
LOL! He was jinxing himself! It was he who couldn’t secure the last rebound on Williams’ missed free throw that led to LeVlad James’ for three!
Karma never fails!
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:27 am
mceezy
And people questioned why his attitude in college stank at times ? Kid thought then that he knew it all ! Now he’s waking up to realize that in the “big leagues” you simply don’t get by on arrogance as you’ve got to have talent as well.
tophatal ….
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am
mceezy
You and the immediate family have a Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year !
tophatal ………
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Thanks Alan, you too!
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Seriously awesome game! The whole night I wanted to turn it off, but for some reason I kept it on. I kept telling myself it’s the Kings, they could choke. 10 minutes later they did and it was in overtime. That was one entertaining game though! Your right the Kings don’t even show up anymore. At least the Dubs keep it close till the last five minutes then get blown out!
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
(In scary ghost voice): Game 6….2002….MUHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
Meehan
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Cousins is overrated I knew that he wouldnt be NBA material
Meehan
December 24th, 2010 at 9:04 am
mceezy
Stay safe man !
tophatal ………….
December 31st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
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