don't be surprised if reality sinks in about Ariza(seen better days),C.Joseph( average NBA player), Dedmond ( hardly wow) and we all are back next year thinking...and ''we thought we'd be better''..
Most of our backups last year were either below average or playing at a below average level because they were playing out of position. Now we're sized right for each position.
Ariza, I'm only banking on 15mpg from him. Luckily he's about the least important piece we signed. He could George Hill us or at least give us average production in the backup spot.
Joseph is an average PG but a top tier backup. I'm not expecting much from him other than to be better than the opponents backup PG and to play good perimeter defense when needed.
Dedmon, on an individual basis, I don't think he's better than WCS. His addition helps open up the games of Fox, Bagley and Bogi. He allows Bagley to do more work inside, is a better pick and roll player for Fox and Bogi and opens up the lane for Fox to drive. We might be giving a little bit up at the position to get more out of the other positions.
The team better be top 5 in offense with the 3 point shooting they have. No more being a top shelf 3 point shooting team taking bottom shelf attempts per game. Defensively they should be better, but their best bet to get into the playoffs is by upping that PPG a few ticks. The additions shouldn't get in the way so that's positive. My only gripe is that holding onto some of that cap might have come in handy at the deadline like last year because if it's clear the Kings are 1 piece away from contending, being able to trade for it without touching the core is the way to go. They are obviously looking at the 2021 FA and how the team does in the next 2 seasons will determine if that's a wise gamble or not. As of yet, it's role player MLE types that's been the only thing they could grab. Ariza is the biggest question mark. If he buys in and returns to form then the Kings have a really interesting defensive combo at SF/PF in a small ball unit.
I highly doubt they'll be top 5 in offense. They don't have a Harden, Kawhi, James, Durant, Giannis etc etc player. The additions we signed don't make this team rise from the 16th rated offense to a top 5 offense. You'd have to sign one of the guys I mentioned in order for that to happen a year later.