24 hours removed from the beginning to the 2016-17 campaign, the team has already completed three Training Camp sessions. With two-a-days underway, Sacramento has largely focused on the fundamentals of the game starting at the defensive end of the court.
“We’re getting in a stance, we’re communicating and we’re trying to get better,” said Head Coach Dave Joerger.
Despite a late session on Tuesday evening to cap Day 1 of Training Camp, several members of the roster stayed long after the closing team huddle of Wednesday’s afternoon instruction, working with coaches on various offensive techniques.
Skal Labissiere spent nearly an hour with Player Development Coach Larry Lewis on turnaround jumpers while DeMarcus Cousins, Ben McLemore, Ty Lawson, Malachi Richardson, Garrett Temple, Lamar Patterson and Willie Cauley-Stein worked on perimeter shooting for an extended period.
Rudy Gay showcased post footwork with assistant coaches Bryan Gates and Bob Thornton following the practice, discussing Day 2 with media thereafter.
“It was good and we’re learning a lot – it’s going to be a lot of learning and a lot of teaching in the beginning,” said No. 8.
Planning to be a versatile piece in the squad’s offensive and defensive schemes this season, second year center Willie Cauley-Stein attested to the learning that’s taken place thus far during Training Camp. “There’s multiple positions you have to know,” said Cauley-Stein. “Every guy probably needs to know two positions, if not three, so it’s a lot of making sure you’re watching the people ahead of you.”
With six days remaining until the Kings first preseason game, the team will continue their two-a-day routine with an evening session to cap Day 2 of Training Camp.
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