[KINGS] Comments that don't warrant their own thread (Redux)
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I look at the form on his shots and see nothing wrong with the mechanics, unlike a lot of one-and-done guys who somehow get drafted into the NBA. Nice, smooth stroke on the long shots, with a good arch, good rhythm on the floater, and oftentimes sneaky-quick with the layups.
Give the guy time, he will learn how to score.
Give the guy time, he will learn how to score.
I'm not sure that I believe in the "Davion log jam" as much as I did in the "Hali log jam". Hali was clearly NBA starting material but just couldn't get the minutes he deserved with the guards that the Kings had, and while I suppose you can't say "something had to give", it sure made sense for something to give when the possibility of landing Sabonis came into play. Davion...I'm not sure he's an NBA starter stuck behind a soon-to-be (??!!) all-star. He may well just end up as a backup PG who can give you really great defensive minutes - something this team needs.
That doesn't make him untouchable. I'm just not convinced he's being wasted if he isn't moved. And while I do like the idea of acquiring Vandy, I'm not 100% sure that he fills as much of a need as Davion does. For this year, we have our starting forwards in Barnes and Keegan, with Trey backing things up while we typically like to go small at the 3 during backup minutes. For next year, are we going to bring Barnes back? Lyles? What about Vezenkov? Isn't Fox/Davion + Barnes/Murray/Trey-or-Vezenkov a better fit than Fox/??? + Barnes/Murray/Vandy/Trey-or-Vezenkov? If we were to say we were giving up on bringing Vezenkov over and set to let Trey walk, then Barnes/Murray/Vandy looks good...but again at the cost of a good backup PG. And do we really want to rely on 10-15 minutes of Delly in a run for the playoffs?
That doesn't make him untouchable. I'm just not convinced he's being wasted if he isn't moved. And while I do like the idea of acquiring Vandy, I'm not 100% sure that he fills as much of a need as Davion does. For this year, we have our starting forwards in Barnes and Keegan, with Trey backing things up while we typically like to go small at the 3 during backup minutes. For next year, are we going to bring Barnes back? Lyles? What about Vezenkov? Isn't Fox/Davion + Barnes/Murray/Trey-or-Vezenkov a better fit than Fox/??? + Barnes/Murray/Vandy/Trey-or-Vezenkov? If we were to say we were giving up on bringing Vezenkov over and set to let Trey walk, then Barnes/Murray/Vandy looks good...but again at the cost of a good backup PG. And do we really want to rely on 10-15 minutes of Delly in a run for the playoffs?
Again, I think people forget Davion was basically a 5th year senior when drafted. He's 9 months younger than Fox. You're not going to see some big jump from him. He did that in college against guys 3-4 years younger.
I don't even think he's a backup at this point, but only a defensive specialist. If he was 3-4 inches taller he would have a lot more value on the court. If Keon Ellis can run the offense and hit some shots then he would be an improvement off the bench with a little more offense and slight less defense.
I don't even think he's a backup at this point, but only a defensive specialist. If he was 3-4 inches taller he would have a lot more value on the court. If Keon Ellis can run the offense and hit some shots then he would be an improvement off the bench with a little more offense and slight less defense.
I know we all love Monk's personality and playmaking but he's very quietly nosedived down to 32% on the season from three point range. I'm sure you expect him to bounce back to around 40% where he's been the last two years, I do too, but what if he doesn't? At his current level of efficiency, is he really a long-term core piece that we can't afford to lose? I have just as many questions about Monk's long-term fit as Davion's. More in fact -- he's going to be more expensive (scoring always is) and doesn't bring much value on the defensive end when he's not scoring.
Haven't looked into his shooting slump, but I do know he's not getting nearly as many C&S opportunities or off DHO 3's as Huerter/Murray/Barnes are. Mostly because he's acting as the 3rd creator on the team; both shooting and scoring. He hit those 2 DHO 3's last night in the 4th quarter that I'm hoping he starts getting more of going forward. He needs to shoot better, but I'm willing to forgive a bit lower of a shooting % because of his current role and creation expected of him.
It is exciting to think what this offense can turn to if that 40% 3pt stroke returns though. I mostly think he'll find it; I'll put weight into those 650 3PA he's taken over the last 2 years is somewhat sticky in terms of his shooting talent
It is exciting to think what this offense can turn to if that 40% 3pt stroke returns though. I mostly think he'll find it; I'll put weight into those 650 3PA he's taken over the last 2 years is somewhat sticky in terms of his shooting talent
If the Kings would trade Davis for somebody I'd like very much if Keon Ellis would get some minutes. He's got the defense and his shot seems like it could at the very least be sufficient. So let's see him get minutes to find out/improve about his BBIQ and ball handling. Of all the players I've seen come out of the Kings' G league team, he is the most intriguing.
At his current iteration, he can be had for pennies on the dollar, especially relative to where the asking price was at the start of the year. That said, I think I pass. He needs the ball in his hands in order to be effective, and that takes away from Fox. I also don't know that we want a frontcourt of Simmons and Sabonis - I can't quite see it working.