by Revlin on Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:20 pm
Sacramento Bee -
After the Kings final pre-season game, head coach Rick Adelman held a press conference and it is included below;
Reporter: Coach, do you think the team has good chemistry?
Adelman: Well, it's hard to say up to this point. But I think most of the guys that have been here the past few years are gelling a little better with Webber back and healthy.
Reporter: Who do see as the key players in the up-comming season?
Adelman: Once again it's hard to say. But I think if Webber stays healthy he can power this team on offense and defense. I also think Bibby will play a key role in getting other players involved this year.
Reporter: How do feel about the two rookies? Martin and Takash?
Adelman: I picked up those two guys because I thought they'd fit well into our system, and they have. Atleast up to this point. But we'll find out once the season starts.
Reporter: Do you think defense will be a problem this year?
Adelman: I still think out defense is a little shaky. Jackson and Christie are our only two solid defenders, but Webber and Miller can step it up defensivly when needed. And I see potential in Songila.
Reporter: The team isn't looking as deep as it was in years past. With only one proven scorer comming off the bench in Jackson. How do you plan to deal with this?
Adelman: No, this team isn't as deep as our 02-03 team, or even last years team. But, Bobby can score 15 points off the bench a night. And if you watched Takash at all when he was at North Dakota these last two years, you'd know he can shoot.
Adelman seems confident in the team, but it will all be put to the test when the Kings play Dallas on opening night.