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[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
You don’t need me to tell you about Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s heart and determination. You see it on the court every time UK plays, and a lot of us even try to mimic his attitude by following the motto, “What Would Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Do?” in our every day lives.
It turns out, Darius Miller and Anthony Davis do the same. They know MKG better than anyone, and even they are still amazed by his motor. Take for instance, Miller, who has been around more NBA talent than a Kardashian, said today that MKG is unlike any teammate he’s had before.
“Out of all the players I’ve played with, he’s at the top. He’s like the engine to the team,” Miller said. “What makes Mike so special is the passion he plays with. He’s a great teammate.”
Anthony Davis agrees. He doesn’t even know how his fellow freshman phenom brings it the way he does, every single day.
“He never gets tired, ” Davis said. “He always stays after practice and works out. The rest of us don’t see how he does it. He’s always in overdrive.”
Davis and his teammates feed off that energy in the games, too.
“He brings it every game. He is always pumping up the crowd and pumping up the team.”
So, what fuels Kidd-Gilchrist’s continuous motor? Anthony Davis thinks he might have the answer:
“He loves the Lion King,” Davis said. “He tries to watch it every night.”
Hakuna Matata.
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March 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
After reading this article, I notice that Scar slightly resembles Rick Pitino.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Just bring it two more games and then take a rest Mike!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
It’s a problem free….Philosophy…
March 29th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Kidd-Gilchrist
its wiki so i dont know how accurate it is, but it explains why he watches the lion king. such a good kid.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Mufasa
March 29th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Goes along with the program, a king is cast out and an idiot runs the show for awhile (Billy G), then the rightful heir to the throne comes along (Cal) and restores the kingdom back to it’s glory days(UK).
March 29th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
#4, it is true. See – http://blog.nj.com/hssportsextra/2010/08/st_patricks_michael_gilchrist.html
March 29th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Darius Miller’s been around more NBA talent than a Kardashian, That was HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!
March 29th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Unrelated to this post, but thought I’d put this out there. Vette City Liquors in Bowling Green has a few Makers Mark Calipari bottles for sale.
March 29th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I respect the kid even more now, what a story.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Off topic, but this article is spectacular! This writer has great insight into the lives of Kentuckians and what this upcoming ball game means. It’s a must read:
http://dailyfreepress.com/2012/03/28/mccarthy-carnage-awaits-in-kentcky/
March 29th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
I just cant wait to be KING
March 29th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
8) you watch a lot of disney movies?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Hakuna Matata.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Another poll that counts…for AD over Tattoo-Rob: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/player-of-the-year
Go Rock the Vote Kat-fans!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
POLL is at the BOTTOM of the above link.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Mufasa! Ooohhhh! Say it again!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
As if I didn’t love him enough already..
March 29th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
it means no worries
March 29th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
It means no worries, for the rest of your days. It’s our problem free, philosophy. Hakuna Matata.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Anthony Davis is losing to Robinson. Everyone needs to vote!!! It’s EASY!!! NOW DO IT!!! http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/player-of-the-year
March 29th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
i loved this young man before and now i just love him even more! Hakuna-Matata…i mean Lion King has long since been one of my favorite movies of all-time. Gotta Love Timone and Pumba. In fact, i have a Timone stuffed animal that stands above and surveys my living room, kitchen, dining room space from a loft above. Huh, kinda like Pride Rock! Now go get #8!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
mkg for mvp
March 29th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Coach Cal should have the team watch The Lion King either Friday night and/or Sat afternoon as their team activity!!!
And #23….you read my mind. Come mind night, God-willing we win Sat and Mon-night, MKG should be the MVP!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Hopefully you guys did not miss the special “A Quest for a Perfect Season” It aired before this year and is all about Gilchrist and his Senior year at St. Patrick’s. On a side note, the long time well respected HS coach of his took a HC job in Florida and just recently St. Patrick’s released a statement that the Archdiocese was closing the doors!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Just listening to the Rome interview… did Matt say @kate_state was the name of that person?
March 29th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Michael KING-Gilchrist!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
# 11 – AGREE!!! Great article for all Kentuckians! Thanks!!!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Its funny that Matt thinks the Kate on State twitter account is really her account….Just like the KY Couch Probz account is really a couch’s. The real Kate (been friends with her for a while) doesnt know about it but knows about the video because her friends are the one who burned first couch on state. Too bad shes engaged to a marine.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
the address is @Kate_on_state
March 29th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Its just a fake account someone made up by stealing the pic from the KY Couch Probz account that they took
March 29th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
how can you love this kid more? oh, how I wish he would stay another year to drive next year’s younguns and get em going!
March 29th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
MKG did an interview before he had commited to UK. In that interview they asked what his favorite movie was. He told them Lion King. His reason was that was the last movie he watched with his father before he passed. He said it makes him remember his father so he tried to watch it everyday. Just thought I would throw that out there so people understandhow special that movie is to him and why he loves it.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
I have a feeling MKG is going to dominate the final 4. I predict 2 double/doubles.
March 29th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
http://blog.nj.com/hssportsextra/2010/08/st_patricks_michael_gilchrist.html
here is the story of MKG and lion king
March 29th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
#25- “Prayer for A Perfect Season” was the name of the documentary and it was great insight into MKG. His uncle died while they were filming it AND the morning that he was set to sign his letter of intent to UK. The family went through with the plans in memory of his uncle. Michael is a special kid!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Lion King is the ****. When Rafiki says ” It is time “…. epic.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Well actually, Hakuna Matata is the exact opposite of what MKG has.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Surely one enterprising UK fan can play the start to the Circle of Life as the team is warming up or right before the tip.
March 29th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Sucks that by the time you realize how awesome some of these kids are, it’s almost over. Or was MKG the one that said he was going to graduate?
March 29th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Exactly #37! It is time!
March 29th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Just saw on espn barnes, marshall and henson for unc are all going pro
March 29th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Hey Drew, the Miller/Kardashian line is big boy writing…well done!
March 29th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
if he works out so damn much, why does he always start huffing and puffing after the first play of the game like he’s dying?
someone needs to check the lion king for asthma problems
March 29th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
You’ve all been double reverse changoed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!
March 29th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
#33…Thanks for the insight. Makes it and MKG all the MORE incredible. Amazing young man. And #40…What took you so long.) But, yeah, it would be climbing Mt. Everest if we could spend four-years with MKG! (Then again, DMill is the ‘silent’ MKG!)
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