I, among many others, made no qualms about their feelings when John Salmons was re-acquired by the Sacramento Kings in a June 23rd trade. It wasn’t that I didn’t like John Salmons as a person – it wasn’t that I didn’t like John Salmons as a player, it was just, he didn’t fit – not with this roster.

I still stand by that.

Salmons has started off his 2011-2012 season with a pace that only a snail could be envious of, playing ball at a career low clip in his second go-around with the Sacramento Kings. For Salmons, his game revolves around the ball being in his hands much like many of his teammates who play at their best with possession of the ball. So while that worked during his two years in Sacramento when he was surrounded by talent like Kevin Martin, Jason Thompson, Spencer Hawes and Beno Udrih, with ball-hawks such as DeMarcus Cousins, Marcus Thornton and Tyreke Evans now filling out the Kings roster Salmons simply no longer has that freedom nor the chance to have the ball in his hands at such an elevated number.

Just an unlucky early start to the season? Sure, I’ll buy that a bit – but for Salmons, the lack of ball handling in the offense comes at a hefty price to his game.

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Brandon Jennings is sexy boi

Today we’ve learned POTENTIAL early lotto draftee Brandon Jennings has scheduled  a workout with the Phoenix Suns, via the Arizona Republic. Yes, those same Suns that pick 14th in the 2009 NBA Draft.

Wasn’t Brandon just saying the other day how Ricky Rubio was nothing but hype – was overrated – and he showed him up the only time they played? I think it was. I mean, it’s not like Rubio had a cast on his wrist or anything when they played. Oh wait – he did? Well shucks. Score one for Jennings and zero for the disabled Euro.

I’m not sure what it is with Mr. Jennings that concerns me, but every time I look at his wanna-be Fresh Prince hightop fade, I can’t help but think of Uncle Phil Stephon Marbury. So, I can’t help but smile to know that Jennings stock is dropping faster than a big busted blonde on the set of Anal Addicts 93.

I’ve made it pretty clear that this draft doesn’t really excite me past Ricky Rubio, but, I’d be hard pressed to say there is a player I want to avoid – except Jennings.

I will say though – Brandon is a man of his word.

At least he finally is playing in Arizona.

*rimshot*