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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 14h

I’ll say it again. Lavine is Sacramento’s best player. Leveraging him in the offense is paramount.
A scout told me “LaVine gets buckets like how we breathe” He has 16 pts in 15 minutes.
But the most promising thing I saw from LaVine was blowing up Portland’s “wide” action on the defensive end💯

markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 15h

Nice opening set here by Sacramento. Sabonis & LaVine run an inverted PnR and they get the switch.
Clingan switches but gets out too late. LaVine laces the jumper 🏀

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 15h

Nice opening set here by Sacramento. Sabonis & LaVine run an inverted PnR and they get the switch.
Clingan switches but gets out too late. LaVine laces the jumper 🏀

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FOX 10 Phoenix @fox10phoenix.bsky.social · 3d

Wesley Leasy, a former Cardinals linebacker is filing a lawsuit after he was wrongfully detained and held at gunpoint at Sky Harbor Airport six months ago, after police believed him to be a murder suspect. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports. Story link in comments ⬇️

Wesley Leasy files lawsuit after being held at gunpoint, wrongfully detained at Sky Harbor

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 2d

Schroeder is applying good full court pressure.

But his team mates better call out screens or they’re gonna get him
killed💯

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 2d

Keegan has to look to score when they run a pin down like that for him.

Sabonis set a great screen to free him up.

Murray has to hunt more shots. It’s a mindset shift. All the time. Make or miss.

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 2d

A’ja Wilson. In a class of her own.

Incomparable.

Finals MVP loading….

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 3d

#WarRavagedPortland

1.3K 11K 36K

markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 2d

The Sacramento Kings have been emphasizing full court pressure defensively.
That’s how Doug Christie wants to play.
The Toronto Raptors play that way too. Their intent is to increase the percentage of pressure on the ball,distance from the ball,and time on the ball.
Mirror images tonight at G1C💪🏽

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 2d

Feron Hunt might be a non descript player to some. Y’all don’t know.

But I watched him workout all summer at Stan Remy’s gym in Miami against elite NBA competition.
I saw him serve a 50 piece on D’Angelo Russell at Miami Pro League.
Ask me..I’m the tv guy in everybody gym💯😂

KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 3d

The Detroit Pistons have signed forward Feron Hunt to a training camp contract, a league source told @spotrac.com.

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 3d

Got to my Happy Place for a couple hours and threw around my kettlebells. 🏋🏾‍♀️ Then went for a run. Gotta keep your mentals in check. Preserve your peace🙏🏽

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 3d

Sacramento Kings hoopin tonight
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏀

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 4d

Heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend Tony Parker Sr.
Tony played a major role in the development of French hoops after playing at Loyola U.
He was 70 yrs old. But had a 30 yr old’s energy. Always suited n booted. Clean.
Praying for his sons Tony Jr,T.J. & Pierre. R.I.P. Tony❤️🙏🏽

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 4d

Heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend Tony Parker Sr.
Tony played a major role in the development of French hoops after playing at Loyola U.
He was 70 yrs old. But had a 30 yr old’s energy. Always suited n booted. Clean.
Praying for his sons Tony Jr,T.J. & Pierre. R.I.P. Tony❤️🙏🏽

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 4d

Houston not playing KD tonight vs Atlanta.
Rockets starting Reed Sheppard in place of the injured VanVleet.

But Jabari Smith looks in mid season form. He’s the headline so far. I watched him work out at Rico Hines Runs and he was consistently one of the best players on the floor.

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 4d

Costa Rica.

Portugal.

Sorrento,Italy.

Turks & Caicos.

Ghana.

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 5d

Chopped it up with Kings Head Coach Doug Christie who went deep into his 2 key summer visits.

One with Steelers Head coach Mike Tomlin…

And the other with legendary Italian coach,former Spurs,Lakers assistant Ettore Messina in Milan.

Two of the best to ever do it…

Can’t wait to share details👌🏽

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 5d

Jackie Young has to shoot every shot for Las Vegas for the rest of the quarter..

Nobody else…

21 pts in the 3rd qtr 👀to give Aces a 76-61 lead.

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 6d

Cmon Hurricanes.

Let’s Gooo.

I’m summoning the powers of Alonzo Highsmith,Gino Toretta and Ray Lewis tonight.

Don’t play wit me 💯🙌🏾

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Equal Justice Initiative @eji.org · 7d

On this day in 1949, members of the largest bridge association in the U.S. voted to exclude Black players from competitions.

Oct. 4, 1949 | Largest U.S. Bridge Association Votes to Refuse Black Members

Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

calendar.eji.org

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 7d

Nothing happening after Copper made the catch and the play broke down.

Would’ve liked to see some secondary action like a “screen the screener” or a “Knockoff” screen to free up an open look.

Phoenix stalled out after Las Vegas switched the ball screen out top.
Great defense by the Aces. 💪🏽

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 7d

The vibe in Kings training camp so far is professional. Purposeful. Diligent. Disciplined.
You’re going to hear the doctrine of Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry in abundance.

What it means to be a Sacramento King:
6 Pillars:

Competitive
Tough
Professional
Team Oriented
Accountable
Disciplined

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 8d

They gon see these kicks on my feet and ask
What the Helly..
What the Helly on..
What the Helly Burton..
Thanks Team Haliburton.🔥🔥🔥

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 8d

Don’t get it twisted.

Zach LaVine is the Kings most dynamic player. Getting him to “pop” is the key for Sacramento.
As one GM just told me “LaVine gets buckets like we breathe”

markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 8d

Interesting to see what it looks like in Sacramento offensively with Domas Sabonis not in the Dunker Spot or out at the top of the key.

When self scouting over the summer the coaching staff saw Sabonis’ defenders sitting in the lane.

That prompted the change.

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 8d

Interesting to see what it looks like in Sacramento offensively with Domas Sabonis not in the Dunker Spot or out at the top of the key.

When self scouting over the summer the coaching staff saw Sabonis’ defenders sitting in the lane.

That prompted the change.

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markjonesespn.bsky.social @markjonesespn.bsky.social · 9d

I already see some of the Mike Brown offense with New York.

“5 Zoom”

“Villanova”(Flip action)

“5 Zoom Rub”

Plenty of “Canada Cuts” as Jay Triano called them in Sacramento..A cut from the wing to the opposite corner.

I love basketball ❤️🏀

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