LOS ANGELES - Kings forward Carl Landry apologized to the team and coaching staff Thursday for his comments that appeared in a column in Thursday's Bee.
Landry, a team captain, did not want his comments to be seen as attacks on coaches or teammates.
"I would never do anything or say anything to harm this team or this organization or anybody that's involved, the fans," he said.
In the column by Ailene Voisin Landry talked about the team's troubles, including the lack of movement in the Kings' offense, one-on-one of play and his frustration playing on a losing team.
"We've got a great coach in Coach (Paul) Westphal that wants nothing but the best from this team and this organization and his players," Landry said after practice. "And I'm so happy to have the opportunity to play for this team, so happy to have the opportunity to play for Coach Westphal and the coaching staff and the Sacramento Kings."
Westphal said after practice the Kings want to share the ball.
I can vouch for that. In my seat (which is usually near Westhphal) I can hear him call for ball movement during games. When it doesn't happen I can hear him get on the players for it.
"We teach team basketball we strive for team basketball, we run so many plays that create cutting and slashing opportunities," Westphal said. "We're not a one-on-one team. Sometimes we tend to play too much one-on-one and we're working on that. We're a work in progress. We're proud of how hard we're playing and competing and how our team is trying to play together."
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Evans said after practice today he'd rather watch the Skills Challenge, which guarantees Kings fans will vote repeatedly to get Evans in. He said he'd play if voted in.
Evans also didn't rule out playing in the Rookie-Sophomore game. He's almost assured to be picked for the sophomore team with DeMarcus Cousins likely to make the rookie team.
Evans had indicated earlier that he might skip the game to rest his foot, which has been bothered by plantar fasciitis this season.
--Jason Jones
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