[Game] 21/82: Kings vs. Grizzlies 30 NOV 2025, 6pm PT/9pm ET

[Srzly]

Yeah, I don't understand it. His philosophy is just to keep going back to vets, no matter the game flow or whats happening on the floor. It's cost us quite a bit this year.

I'm not saying just bench the vets entirely either. But we've seen the bench several times throughout this year that got us back into the game, or at least we're playing far more competitive basketball... and just not get rewarded for it

It not only hurts our chances of winning, it stunts the development of the young guys, and it also stunts the development of Keegan using all of his energy on defense while maybe getting to just touch the ball on offense 1 out of every 15 possessions because he has to play most of his minutes with the vets.

It is just frustrating and pure stupidity at this point.

 

[The_Jamal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1995525204416589856

Free this man to a playoff team that will actually use him and get him on the floor. 26th in DRtg and he's playing 6 minutes a game.

 

[Caccia]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1995525204416589856

Free this man to a playoff team that will actually use him and get him on the floor. 26th in DRtg and he's playing 6 minutes a game.

In the NBA stats, Malik Monk leads the team (among rotation players) with a DRtg of 110.5. Keon Ellis is fifth at 115.6, behind Clifford, Achiuwa, and Eubanks. Last night, Monk was defending like a madman, possibly the most intense I have ever seen him play on that end of the court. He got knocked down hard twice, fighting through screens, resulting in turnovers by Memphis. He is the only rotation player with a positive net rating or positive +/- on the team in the midst of this abysmal season.

That second unit really showed the coach what they can do. I hope he "looks at the tape" and acts accordingly.

https://www.nba.com/stats/team/1610612758/players-advanced?dir=A&sort=DEF_RATING

 

[The_Jamal]

In the NBA stats, Malik Monk leads the team (among rotation players) with a DRtg of 110.5. Keon Ellis is fifth at 115.6, behind Clifford, Achiuwa, and Eubanks. Last night, Monk was defending like a madman, possibly the most intense I have ever seen him play on that end of the court. He got knocked down hard twice, fighting through screens, resulting in turnovers by Memphis. He is the only rotation player with a positive net rating or positive +/- on the team in the midst of this abysmal season.

That second unit really showed the coach what they can do. I hope he "looks at the tape" and acts accordingly.

https://www.nba.com/stats/team/1610612758/players-advanced?dir=A&sort=DEF_RATING

Monk's another guy that's kind of gotten tossed aside for the Dennis/LaVine/Russ/DDR contingent, which has proven to be a massive mistake. While he's not always effective, I never have to question Monk's heart or his energy levels on the floor.

He's also got hilarious on/off splits

ON: 438 minutes

ORtg: 113.0
DRtg: 114.6

Net: -1.6

Off: 576 minutes ( get ready for this one)

ORtg: 108.1
DRtg: 126.8 (LOL)

Net: -18.7 (LOL AGAIN)

Total net: +17.1

Now, to me, this is pretty clear that because Monk is playing a lot more with the bench units (you know, the guys who actually play defense) as well as being apart of more balanced offensive lineups because we don't have all the offense only dudes on the floor.

But there's something seriously wrong with our rotations when splits like this exist.

 

[Section 101]

Monk's another guy that's kind of gotten tossed aside for the Dennis/LaVine/Russ/DDR contingent, which has proven to be a massive mistake. While he's not always effective, I never have to question Monk's heart or his energy levels on the floor.

He's also got hilarious on/off splits

ON: 438 minutes

ORtg: 113.0
DRtg: 114.6

Net: -1.6

Off: 576 minutes ( get ready for this one)

ORtg: 108.1
DRtg: 126.8 (LOL)

Net: -18.7 (LOL AGAIN)

Total net: +17.1

Now, to me, this is pretty clear that because Monk is playing a lot more with the bench units (you know, the guys who actually play defense) as well as being apart of more balanced offensive lineups because we don't have all the offense only dudes on the floor.

But there's something seriously wrong with our rotations when splits like this exist.

The off has more to do with Zach and DDR on the floor when he isnt.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Yeah, I don't understand it. His philosophy is just to keep going back to vets, no matter the game flow or whats happening on the floor. It's cost us quite a bit this year.

I'm not saying just bench the vets entirely either. But we've seen the bench several times throughout this year that got us back into the game, or at least we're playing far more competitive basketball... and just not get rewarded for it

Their "plan" is much greater than this season. Could be the first post for "Thursday insights"