Kings reach agreement w/Bjelica 3yrs/$20.5M
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Kings added two very solid players at positions of need. Yogi is a better backup guard than what we had last season and Bjelicia is a better 3/4 than what we had last year. Also both are very good outside shooters, something we needed. I think between Bjelicia, Shumpert, Jackson and Bogi you can cover the SF position until something better comes up.
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“I spent a lot of time talking with Vlade and as an icon in our country, he has a unique perspective on what it takes to put yourself in a successful NBA situation and what it takes as a player to perform in that situation,” Bjelica told Yahoo Sports. “The organization’s belief in and commitment to me overwhelmed me and my family. I am ready to do everything I can to help the Kings and be a part of the Sacramento community.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/forward-nemanja-bjelica-agrees-3-year-20-5m-deal-kings-023216364.html
“I spent a lot of time talking with Vlade and as an icon in our country, he has a unique perspective on what it takes to put yourself in a successful NBA situation and what it takes as a player to perform in that situation,” Bjelica told Yahoo Sports. “The organization’s belief in and commitment to me overwhelmed me and my family. I am ready to do everything I can to help the Kings and be a part of the Sacramento community.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/forward-nemanja-bjelica-agrees-3-year-20-5m-deal-kings-023216364.html
I think WCS could pretty much guard anyone. Hes a freak. But we have a lot of guys that want it on this team, I dont know if he really wants it and that concerns me. I don't know why that would all of a sudden permanentally change. I actually see him doing great this year. I'd be skeptical dishing him out a large contract though. Maybe 8 mil.
I fairly okay with this. I was going to say happy but I will tone it down one degree and say "contented". 
I am happy at the least we will not have to watch Jackson start and be completely in over his head and out of his depth! And we do not have to watch Temple again! There may even be hope for Jackson in the second unit if he is left wide open or undergoes quite the profound professional transformation between now and October.
To justify the contract I think Bjelica needs to nearly double his points (from 7 PPG) and maintain his efficiency by doubling his shot attempts (from 5.5 FGA to 11 FGA). It could happen. Thats about 12 to 14 PPG against better players (opponent starters vs bench). If he can make the corner three and more importantly the weak side angle three at the same clip as last year (41.5%) he will be a revelation. If he can make nice entry passes using his height to Bagley and Giles he will have value in this regard. Buddy, Mason and Jackson among others were all terrible in feeding the post last year so just having this skill will help make our offense go.
A Wolves fan made the case that Bjelica plays pretty good defense. He belies his lack of athleticism with fundamentals, angles and anticipation.
I am happy at the least we will not have to watch Jackson start and be completely in over his head and out of his depth! And we do not have to watch Temple again! There may even be hope for Jackson in the second unit if he is left wide open or undergoes quite the profound professional transformation between now and October.To justify the contract I think Bjelica needs to nearly double his points (from 7 PPG) and maintain his efficiency by doubling his shot attempts (from 5.5 FGA to 11 FGA). It could happen. Thats about 12 to 14 PPG against better players (opponent starters vs bench). If he can make the corner three and more importantly the weak side angle three at the same clip as last year (41.5%) he will be a revelation. If he can make nice entry passes using his height to Bagley and Giles he will have value in this regard. Buddy, Mason and Jackson among others were all terrible in feeding the post last year so just having this skill will help make our offense go.
A Wolves fan made the case that Bjelica plays pretty good defense. He belies his lack of athleticism with fundamentals, angles and anticipation.
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His lateral mobility and balance is poor. He may fall over as often as any player in the league. He doesn't sit down in his defensive stance when he guards the perimeter. Did you see Giles in Summer League? He shows way more promise as a defender on the inside and exterior and he's played a total of 5 pro games. Willie is also a bit slow to get off his feet. His second and third jump is pretty non-existent. He looks like freak on some of his dunks but this does not carry over to the other end.
This is all good. I have to say that it reminds me of a conversation Napear & Christie had concerning Vlade. They both said he was one of those people who was extremely lucky. Luck follows him around. It followed him getting the #2 pick in the draft and it followed him with Yogi and Bjelica. There are people you know who are just lucky, and then one's that aren't. You live for a while and you can fully appreciate that. Vlade may be a lot of things, but from what I've seen he's not unlucky.
I fairly okay with this. I was going to say happy but I will tone it down one degree and say "contented". I am happy at the least we will not have to watch Jackson start and be completely in over his head and out of his depth! And we do not have to watch Temple again! There may even be hope for Jackson in the second unit if he is left wide open or undergoes quite the profound professional transformation between now and October.
To justify the contract I think Bjelica needs to nearly double his points (from 7 PPG) and maintain his efficiency by doubling his shot attempts (from 5.5 FGA to 11 FGA). It could happen. Thats about 12 to 14 PPG against better players (opponent starters vs bench). If he can make the corner three and more importantly the weak side angle three at the same clip as last year (41.5%) he will be a revelation. If he can make nice entry passes using his height to Bagley and Giles he will have value in this regard. Buddy, Mason and Jackson among others were all terrible in feeding the post last year so just having this skill will help make our offense go.
A Wolves fan made the case that Bjelica plays pretty good defense. He belies his lack of athleticism with fundamentals, angles and anticipation.
I am happy at the least we will not have to watch Jackson start and be completely in over his head and out of his depth! And we do not have to watch Temple again! There may even be hope for Jackson in the second unit if he is left wide open or undergoes quite the profound professional transformation between now and October.To justify the contract I think Bjelica needs to nearly double his points (from 7 PPG) and maintain his efficiency by doubling his shot attempts (from 5.5 FGA to 11 FGA). It could happen. Thats about 12 to 14 PPG against better players (opponent starters vs bench). If he can make the corner three and more importantly the weak side angle three at the same clip as last year (41.5%) he will be a revelation. If he can make nice entry passes using his height to Bagley and Giles he will have value in this regard. Buddy, Mason and Jackson among others were all terrible in feeding the post last year so just having this skill will help make our offense go.
A Wolves fan made the case that Bjelica plays pretty good defense. He belies his lack of athleticism with fundamentals, angles and anticipation.
We shall see.
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