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Jimmer Fredette said there's no need to worry about his brother criticizing coach Keith Smart on Twitter anymore. Fredette's older brother, T.J., tweeted after Tuesday's loss at Miami in which Jimmer did not play: "can we please get rid of this interim coach who should be an assistant at best and bring in a real head coach!!" Sacramento Bee

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Fredette said that's something that won't happen again. "When I got aware of it, I definitely talked to him about it," Fredette said. "He obviously regrets it. He's sorry and I'm sorry on behalf of him as well. It's something that will never happen again. It will be controlled, and he realizes that. We just apologize to everybody, coaches, teammates and everybody." Sacramento Bee

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Following their last practice before their current six-game road trip, Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart took some extra time off- the-court to work with Jimmer Fredette. “Just talking about shooting percentages from different areas on the floor,” the Kings rookie said to me when I asked what he and Smart discussed. “Kind of the stat chart of where you’re shooting the best and where you’re shooting worst and different types of stuff like that.” Cowbell Kingdom

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Tom Ziller: Let it be noted that this week 'maloofs broke' has surpassed 'jimmer fredette' atop the @sactownroyalty search keyword rankings. Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

So where does that leave Jimmer? During Saturday's overtime win over Golden State, it left him on the bench for a second consecutive game and visibly disappointed. On most days, it leaves him trying to figure out how his leadership and shotmaking skills translate to the NBA. "I never sat out an entire game before," he admitted, "not even in high school, unless I was hurt or something. But I'm just trying to be a good teammate. I'll keep working and finding ways to get better." Sacramento Bee

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Having been a floor leader throughout his career, he also is learning the nuances of moving without the ball, of understanding angles and how to utilize screens and ball/head fakes that freeze defenders. "We can work on the point guard (skills) this summer," said Smart, "and we want Jimmer to make plays. But when he comes off a pick, he has to take that shot. He needs to become a little selfish." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

On Jimmer Fredette: "Jimmer Fredette, are you kidding me? I'm a fan. But anyway, a kid like that? I know he probably went early, but how do you not try to get a kid like that?... "What I think they said was, 'He don't play defense.' I know you want to play defense...but [expletive], if I shoot like that, you play defense. "I’m saying I like him, but absolutely no. No, I’m not clapping for him." Deseret News

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It’s unclear whether the Kings believe Jimmer belongs at point in the NBA or if they just have no one else to play the position. Of course, Sacramento’s starting point guard is Tyreke Evans, but the shoot-first Evans is anything but a “pure” point guard who looks to set up the offense and create easy shots for his teammates. The Kings’ only other PG is 5-foot-9 Isaiah Thomas, the final pick in last year’s NBA draft. That leaves the team without any good options at point guard, and it’s little surprise they’ve been eager to try Fredette at the position. So how often has Fredette been running the point? According to 82games.com, 37 percent of the Kings’ point guard minutes have gone to him. The problem? He’s been very bad during those minutes, averaging 4.6 assists per 48 minutes and 3.5 turnovers per 48. He commits most of his turnovers in pick-and-roll situations, where Fredette loses the ball 14.8 percent of the time. Fredette has been such an ineffective pick-and-roll ball handler because he doesn’t put much pressure on defenses when he uses ball screens. Grantland

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Few scouts expected Fredette to be a good or even decent defender, especially this early in his career, so his struggles on that end aren’t so surprising. More mystifying is the fact that Fredette has played just as poorly as a shooting guard on offense. This is because Fredette hasn’t done a good job of moving without the ball and getting open off screens. When Fredette comes off screens away from the ball, he averages just 0.636 points per possession. That puts him in the bottom 20 percent of all NBA players. He’s shooting 16.7 percent and committing turnovers 27.3 percent of the time. Since Fredette is a great shooter, people might expect him to be a better offensive threat when he works off screens. But moving with the ball and shooting the ball are two separate talents. Getting open off screens requires a lot of technique, and Fredette doesn't really understand the art of moving without the ball yet. Grantland

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Brian T. Smith: Kings' Jimmer Fredette said he heard rumors #UtahJazz tried to move up during draft day to pick him but he's never received clarification. Twitter

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Brian T. Smith: Fredette said no Summer League, abbreviated training camp, lockout schedule and coaching change during rookie year definitely isn't "ideal." Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Brian T. Smith: Fredette continued to say DeMarcus Cousins is a "good guy" who works very hard during practice and has a lot of talent. Twitter

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David Locke: Scout on Jimmer "I like Jimmer, but I am not sure his spot, he is not a top level 1, he has talent, I don't know if he is ever a star" Twitter

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Q: You've seen a lot already in your short time in Sacramento with all the attention on (DeMarcus) Cousins and Paul Westphal getting fired after seven games. How much faster is all that breaking you in? Jimmer Fredette: It just comes at you so fast that there's not much you can do about it. You just go out there and try to play your best. Especially with a shortened training camp and then having a coaching change, we've had no training camp with [new Kings coach Keith Smart], so it's kind of learning everything on the fly. I can't say that I'm fully [adjusted] but I think I'm doing a lot better. ESPN.com

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Q: I know you've been compared a lot to Mark Price, but what current NBA shooters have you studied for things you can try to incorporate into your own game? A: When I was at BYU, I really watched Deron Williams a lot. I want to be able to play like he does, not just how he can shoot the ball but also put it on the floor and get to the basket and pass the ball. We're a similar size; I want to try to be that type of player in the NBA. ESPN.com

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Cousins is wary of his surroundings but still can be seen joking with teammates before games. "DeMarcus is a good guy. He really is," rookie teammate Jimmer Fredette says. "Sometimes he gets a bad rap. It's not all fair to him. He's fun to be around." New coach Keith Smart voices his unwavering support for Cousins. "Remember, I got your back," Smart says as player and coach share a laugh. USA Today

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Jamal Crawford: Reading real gm..Kings want Jimmer to shoot more, think less..I can dig it! Twitter

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Jared Dudley: I see @Jimmer Fredette out here getting buckets!!! That boy is a pure scorer Twitter

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Jimmer Fredette: Signed the deal today so I'm finally an NBA basketball player now! Excited to be apart of the kings organization! Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Jody Genessy: Indiana game was canceled, but the Jazz/Jimmer/NBA charity game Monday in Utah is on regardless of lockout status, organizer said. Twitter

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