The temptation this morning will be to ignore the sermon, pass on the Sunday services and head over to the Kings' practice facility for an informal brunch/scrum with the club's potential draft prospects.

All are point or combo guards.

All offer unique skills.

All are in audition mode/mood.

And all together now – with Jonny Flynn, Stephen Curry, Tyreke Evans, Toney Douglas, Patty Mills and Nick Calathes crowded onto the court – there will be more passes tossed around the premises than at any time since the era of Vlade Divac, Chris Webber, Doug Christie, Hedo Turkoglu. Outlet passes, one-bounce passes, no-look passes, pretty lob passes. And more passes.

The people to impress, of course, are team president Geoff Petrie and incoming coach Paul Westphal, of whom his former boss and current USA Basketball czar Jerry Colangelo said earlier Saturday: "I can tell you, Paul (Westphal) definitely wants to run, and he wants players who can pass."

Before moving forward, a brief word on who will not be present today: Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. The Barcelona native who visited earlier in the week is not scheduled to participate, though the Kings are continuing to evaluate his European contract and potential buyout complications – either of which could preclude the club from drafting him at No. 4.

Or maybe not. Let's hope not.

Assuming that Rubio's contract issues are resolved, that the 6-foot-5 teenager is still available when the Kings select fourth, and an additional can't-miss prospect (after Blake Griffin) doesn't suddenly emerge from the lottery bunch, let me reiterate my earlier statements. Rubio should be plucked at No. 4, dressed in purple, and given the ball.

There would be worse things than generating a little energy and excitement around Arco Arena while the team toddles toward puberty, Westphal attempts to cure the chronic one-on-one tendencies, and conversations resume regarding a new arena. Imagine, if you will, people in the seats. Fans cheering without being spoon-fed those obnoxious prompts. The Kings, interesting, even entertaining again.

"I like Jonny Flynn and a lot of those point guards," continued Colangelo, who during his ownership with the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Johnson and later assembled an Olympic team that featured generous passers Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Jason Kidd.

"But Sacramento has a bigger vision, part of looking at the (economic and arena) circumstances. Public sentiment is important. And what we saw with Rubio last summer (in Beijing), he would be a great fit. He's tough; he's very, very skilled. He'd give the franchise a shot in the arm."

Agreed. Unless Petrie convinces me otherwise, makes the case that Flynn, Curry, etc., are superior talents, I'm sticking with the Spanish kid and the plan at No. 4.

Meantime, here is a quick look at today's invitees:

• Flynn. He is regarded as a forceful, dynamic leader who distributes, gets to the basket and is active in the passing lanes. Questions concern his size, (5-11 in socks) and erratic outside shot. Scouts are split. Some say he's a lifetime backup. Most believe the Kings will trade back if they want him.

• Stephen Curry. Dell Curry's son has tremendous range, is an excellent off-balance shooter who can create his own shot and is probably a more effective facilitator (5.6 assists) than his reputation suggests. But paired in a backcourt with Kevin Martin, whose passing and ball skills are adequate at best? Don't see it.

• Evans. His size (6-6), length and natural scoring ability intrigue most of the lottery teams, including the Kings. But again, if Martin is your two-guard, your lead guard must be an innovative floor leader, handler and distributor.

• Mills. Saint Mary's super quick, if undersized star, talked his way into today's session. He could be considered with one of the Kings' later picks.

• Douglas. Quick and athletic, and at 23, the oldest of the bunch. He's a combo guard who would be looked at with the later picks.

• Calathes. He has size (6-6) and a pass-first mentality reminiscent of his Florida Gators predecessor Jason Williams. But Calathes is committed to the Greek League for a season, so whoever drafts him will have to await his services. The Kings need help now.

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