Welcome Davion Mitchell
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Wow, I came on here expecting a lot of moaning. I'm sure a lot of folks aren't happy and, obviously, this doesn't address our front court needs. But I have no doubt DM was BPA - and I think that's true by a bunch. I think we're gonna love this kid.
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year AND 45% percent from 3?!!
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year AND 45% percent from 3?!!
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Only issue i have with him is size. Granted, he can defend players much bigger than him and he is a high character guy with high IQ. I see him as a Donovan Mitchell/marcus smart hybrid which is a great thing. Hell, his nickname was "Off night" because of his stellar defense (between Off night, Junior Uh Oh (if Holmes comes back) and Swipa, we at least have the best nicknames in the league. Good to have on the team and he sort of makes delon wright and TD expendable. I see wright likely getting traded if TD comes back to the team on a reasonable contract. Either way, i think any of the 5 of these guards can play next to eaxh other which gives tremendous depth. Unfortunately still thin up front. Really hope holmes returns and we then throw MLE at nerlens noel or even Mitchell Robinson if noel doesn't sign (may be cheaper than nerlens).
Good pick overall, versatile scorer, passer and likely the best on ball defender in the draft.
Good pick overall, versatile scorer, passer and likely the best on ball defender in the draft.
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That seems like a legitimate concern. I get it.
IDK much about him. The past few drafts I just haven’t been up to speed like I used to be. This draft less than any other.
But I get a Bobby Jackson and Kyle Lowry vibe from him defensively. Bobby J was listed at 6’1 IIRC but I stood next to him many times and I don’t think he was that. Yet he often guarded the likes of Kobe Bryant. And did a good job considering.
He was a mini pitbull. Same goes for Lowry — who lots of KINGS fans on this site longed over for years.
If he can play defense like those two guys, I don’t care that he’s small.
IDK much about him. The past few drafts I just haven’t been up to speed like I used to be. This draft less than any other.
But I get a Bobby Jackson and Kyle Lowry vibe from him defensively. Bobby J was listed at 6’1 IIRC but I stood next to him many times and I don’t think he was that. Yet he often guarded the likes of Kobe Bryant. And did a good job considering.
He was a mini pitbull. Same goes for Lowry — who lots of KINGS fans on this site longed over for years.
If he can play defense like those two guys, I don’t care that he’s small.
There were times last season when this team looked sadly complacent with their status as defensive bottom dwellers and if there's one thing I know for sure about Davion Mitchell it's that he will not ever be happy being a part of a terrible defensive effort. Here's to hoping he breaks us before we break him. Fox and Hali are going to love this guy and opposing teams are going to hate him. I think in time the fans will learn to appreciate his bulldog mentality too.
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Honestly, I think this works out well for us once we move Buddy.
Teams need a good 3 guard rotation, and it’s not like anybody else available where we picked screamed “all star starter”.
Everyone talking about us needing to trade Fox need to relax. And everyone swearing off the Kings should realize if you’re still here, you’re a lifer. The time to quit this franchise was like, 10 years ago!
Teams need a good 3 guard rotation, and it’s not like anybody else available where we picked screamed “all star starter”.
Everyone talking about us needing to trade Fox need to relax. And everyone swearing off the Kings should realize if you’re still here, you’re a lifer. The time to quit this franchise was like, 10 years ago!
He wasn't on my radar because it wasn't a position of need but seems like we got the one guy at 9 who was elite at something and that was defense. All the people complaining most vocally now have a history of complaining in the past that we drafted for fit or we drafted a master of none type, well we did neither tonight.
