John von Volkli

John von Volkli

I am a Seattleite with no home team and too much time on his hands. I've got a passion for ancillary facts, human drama, and medicine ball slams.

March 24, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach George Karl instructs during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings defeated the 76ers 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: The Career Arc of George Karl

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Jan 15, 2014; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Marshall Henderson (22) celebrates during the game against the LSU Tigers at Tad Smith Coliseum. The Rebels won 88-74. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: The New Guy from Ole Miss

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Feb 9, 2014; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Duje Dukan (13) passes the ball during the game with the Michigan Spartans at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: What Duje Dukan Can Become

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March 24, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) controls the loose ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: They Just Blue It!

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Jan 13, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Analyzing Roland Beech

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Sacramento Kings: Cousins Once Again Seeks Gold

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Mar 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (left) with forward Omri Casspi prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Kings defeated the Suns 108-99. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Not Qualified To Be Jesters

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Jul 7, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Former WNBA player Nancy Lieberman throws out the first pitch before the game between the against the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Arizona won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Nancy Lieberman Joins Coaching Staff

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Mar 16, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings former center Vlade Divac speaks with the press after being named Vice President of Basketball and Franchise operations at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Dean Oliver and the Personnel Side of Analytics

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September 27, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Seth Curry (3) stands in front of a green screen during media day at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: The Offseason’s Curry Aftertaste

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Jan 22, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Quincy Acy (5) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Welcome Back, Quincy Acy

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Feb 3, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) during warm ups before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Missing Out on Luc Mbah a Moute

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Jan 28, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Caron Butler (31) grabs a rebound during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers beat the Pistons 89-69. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Trying To Establish A Winning Culture

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Nov 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) reacts on the court in the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Free Agency Moves Suggest Progress

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Apr 8, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the game against the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 107-104. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Enter Rajon Rondo, Marco Belinelli

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Mar 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nik Stauskas (10) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Kings defeated the Suns 108-99. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Free Agency Begins With A Whimper

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