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It’s taking a lot of effort for me not to jump up on my chair, wiggle my fingers and stick my tongue out while singsonging “na na na na boo boo” to the NBA scouts and television analysts who doubted our man Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s ability to score. In the Charlotte Bobcats’ summer league victory over Sacramento, MKG scored 18 points to go with seven rebounds, five assists and four steals.
Kidd-Gilchrist scored ten points in the first seven minutes, his boundless energy no match for the Kings in transition. He started 6-6, including a two-handed dunk in which it appears he took flight for a moment (injured hip what?). Here, judge for yourself- the dunk ended up on ESPN’s top plays for the night:
As impressive as that stat line is, it’s just as notable that MKG appeared comfortable and unintimidated in the league, even already appearing to be a team leader. MKG reportedly brought his trademark enthusiasm to the court, palling around with Kemba Walker between plays and clapping energetically to get the team going. Improving his jump shot will still be a priority for the Kidd, but he won’t be suffering from an inability to score in the meantime. As we knew all too well at Kentucky, Michael’s a jack of all trades who can (and will) do absolutely anything to help his team to victory.
Oh, and it looks like Kidd-Gilchrist may become one of an exclusive club of NBA members who have their name take up two lines on the back of their jersey:
We’ll keep you posted.
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July 14th, 2012 at 10:34 am
STAR in the making, love the KIDD
July 14th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Good things come from / to good people. How great it is MKG can bring
notice and appreciation to hard work, enthusiasim and being a nice guy.
No brooding, self centered, “what ‘s in it for me ” primal donna.
Thanks MKG!
July 14th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Forgive me, the line about brooding, self centered types has no business
Being any where near anything about MKG, even as a comparison to MKGs ‘ attributes. It would just be good to see his qualities get the amount of attention as the opposites seem to.
July 14th, 2012 at 11:11 am
I’m a Lexington native who now lives in Charlotte. For everyone who has bashed Charlotte and said they felt sorry for MKG ending up here, you are crazy. The people of Charlotte are pumped about this kid and embraced a UK player in a UNC/Duke city. He is changing the dynamics of a team with the worst record in history. Can’t wait to get my MKG Bobcats jersey.
July 14th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Now for the expert analyst’s & scout’s who claimed COACH CAL does’nt prepare his players for the N.B.A. but rather hides their weakness .. WHAT WEAKNESS ? Only weakness i see is in your ability to provide credible journalism .. GO CATS
July 14th, 2012 at 11:23 am
MKG
July 14th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Whatever group MKG is with will gain much more than hustle and a flakey jump shot. He has CHARACTER in a huge, huge quantity, and all around him will benefit from the experience of his presence. Cal recruits character almost more than talent, and MKG is a fantastic representative of UK and the better angels of our own character.
July 14th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Let’s not forget he did this in only 21 minutes or something like that. I loved how the announcers thought he was always injured by the walks awkwardly around, Haha. We seen him do that all year. Congrats to MKG on a great performance.
July 14th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Looked like that dunk during the St. Johns’ game.
July 14th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
How many games this year did he absolutely spark us with a couple drives to the rim either ending in layups or foul shots? He very often would get 6-8 points in the first 4 minutes and then focus on D and let the rest of the guys do the scoring.
If Charlotte needs him to score more (if – ha!), he is more than capable.
In their love of Austin Rivers and then deservedly of Ant Davis, everyone in sports media and scouting forgot why he was the consensus #1 for almost 2 years. smh
July 14th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
MY MAN GILLIE!!!