Gobert has problems with beefy guys, not guys built like Bagley. He had more problems with Swan than Bagley. I think the Kings are going to get a guy with more beef for the center position this offseason. Napear has said repeatedly now that the Kings are going to have another starting center next season, and he isn't talking about Bagley.
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I feel the Kings should go after someone from the Raptors coaching staff, Adrian Griffin or Sergio Scariolo. I think we need to maximize our transition offense. Our transition offense is 1st in frequency but only 10th in efficiency.
The Raptors is 3rd in transition frequency and 1st in transition efficiency. Griffin is the Raptors' top assistant. Before that he was with the Thunders so he knows how to work with super-charged, attacking point guard.
The Kings have talent to lead the league in both transition frequency and efficiency.
The Raptors is 3rd in transition frequency and 1st in transition efficiency. Griffin is the Raptors' top assistant. Before that he was with the Thunders so he knows how to work with super-charged, attacking point guard.
The Kings have talent to lead the league in both transition frequency and efficiency.
Agree completely.
I also understand why Vlade felt he had to do what he did given all of the circumstances, including timing.
But it’s extremely important that he get the right person now. Remember, the next hire might also feel empowered by the notion that the KINGS won’t want to fire another coach so soon. So it’s gotta work out.
I also understand why Vlade felt he had to do what he did given all of the circumstances, including timing.
But it’s extremely important that he get the right person now. Remember, the next hire might also feel empowered by the notion that the KINGS won’t want to fire another coach so soon. So it’s gotta work out.
Honestly, I think Joerger getting fired lessened the chances that WCS is back.
We can infer who Joerger did and did not believe in based on all the information that came out.
He was a believer in Fox, Barnes (albeit at the wrong position), Bogi, and WCS.
He wasn't a strong believer in Buddy, Bagley, and Giles.
Joerger was probably the biggest person in the organization in Willie's corner (though WCS would probably say otherwise). He spent half of last year trying to force him into his high-post offense in a half-baked attempt to develop his offensive game.
We can infer who Joerger did and did not believe in based on all the information that came out.
He was a believer in Fox, Barnes (albeit at the wrong position), Bogi, and WCS.
He wasn't a strong believer in Buddy, Bagley, and Giles.
Joerger was probably the biggest person in the organization in Willie's corner (though WCS would probably say otherwise). He spent half of last year trying to force him into his high-post offense in a half-baked attempt to develop his offensive game.
from what I understand of Monty Williams, he is a very nice guy. The players love him because he is very much a players coach. I’ve heard he is so much a players coach that “experts” on espn have said that the kings would have to stack their asst ranks with x’s and o’s type hard asses to offset what Monty brings. I don’t know a lot of MW. Would appreciate anyone who knows more of him to either confirm or deny what I heard on espn. Doesn’t sound like the type of coach I’d want.
NOTE: Since Walton has moved from the hypothetical to the possible, posts discussing his potential have been split to a new thread
I don't think that Vlade is making decisions haphazardly. I'm pretty sure he has some good, unique insight on Walton, otherwise he wouldn't have positioned the Kings to offer Walton the coaching job so early on. I take it as a positive sign in terms of how good of a coach he is projected to be. I'm really enjoying it all while I warm my bum by the 7akers dumpster fire.
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This is all true but none of the candidates really have. If they go with Walton I am more solidified in the fact that there is a reason that involves both personality and play style. It definitely means they want to play more like the Warriors and the Kings ran some of that same offense this year. I still think getting someone a little closer to a Quin Snyder or Mike D'Antoni style wise is a better fit but in the end it's all ball movement and pace. The team looked good the first half of the year until they started to focus way too much on the interior.
Very difficult in what sense? If he is anything like Popovich, then that's great. Coach should held players accountable and make sure they follow plays. And i think Joeger did just that...being disciplined which is great. This is not what got him fire. What got him fire is making dumb substitutions, playing ineffective guys too long or resting starters too long. He doesn't play chess match imo and that can be the difference between winning and losing. He is unpredictable in his coaching, from resting to how minutes guys are supposed to get, to using the wrong lineups....this is what pissed me off when i see the Kings losing so many close games.