[Game] 66/82 Kings @ Suns 14 MAR 2025, 7pm PST/10pm EST
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That's the tricky part of all this. Fired Brown, traded Fox, lost a lead assistant mid season. How much of a leash does DC actually have? Does he have full control of lineup decisions?
Not a question we can really answer. I will say DC has the personality of a coach that really would value the "legend" status of a Deebo and the loyalty of coaching a Monk for 3 years. My lean is he does have control of the lineup decisions, because I think Monte as a big stats guy would 100% be gunning for Keon to start. Just indisputable now that we are a significantly better team with him on the floor. Especially considering how valuable and elite defender really becomes on a team that sucks on defense
Not a question we can really answer. I will say DC has the personality of a coach that really would value the "legend" status of a Deebo and the loyalty of coaching a Monk for 3 years. My lean is he does have control of the lineup decisions, because I think Monte as a big stats guy would 100% be gunning for Keon to start. Just indisputable now that we are a significantly better team with him on the floor. Especially considering how valuable and elite defender really becomes on a team that sucks on defense
Keon’s the only one of those dudes I actually enjoy watching. Keegan bores me, Devin hasn’t shown anything yet, and Laravia is a scrappy 7th/8th man.
Monk’s looking like he isn’t a starting PG but at least the chaos in losing is kind of entertaining before we lose, instead of being boring as hell then losing. Lol
Monk’s looking like he isn’t a starting PG but at least the chaos in losing is kind of entertaining before we lose, instead of being boring as hell then losing. Lol
I lean towards blow it up because I just don't see a way a team built around DDR, Lavine, and Monk ever amounts to anything meaningful. On the other hand Vivek has a very poor track record when it comes to the draft and team building so I'm not convinced in our ability to rebuild. Honestly as long as Vivek is the owner I don't see any light at the end of the tunnel no matter which direction we go in.
Brown seemed to create a domino effect that they can't/won't stop, when he decided at the last minute to start Huerter over Keon for game 1,.....which then lead to him or them saying "to hell with it" and starting Monk.
It would be interesting to see how things would have unfolded, had that unfortunate decision not been made
It would be interesting to see how things would have unfolded, had that unfortunate decision not been made
The last three games were all blowout losses. I am not sure anyone has pointed out that the Kings only scored 104, 104, and 106 points. The overtime loss to the Clippers took the wind out of their sails. They look dispirited. And it's not just the defense--the offense has stagnated, especially three-point shooting, averaging only 31%. Murray was 1-6 against New York and 2-8 against both Golden State and Phoenix, while Monk was 0-5 vs. Golden State and 0-8 against Phoenix.
If the Kings want to get their season back on track, they have to defend the three-point line like maniacs, cut down the turnovers, and feed the hot hand. Monk may still not be 100% and Sabonis may have aggravated the hamstring injury. There is a lot of firepower on this team, but right now, the guys are either bricking it or not shooting enough.
If the Kings want to get their season back on track, they have to defend the three-point line like maniacs, cut down the turnovers, and feed the hot hand. Monk may still not be 100% and Sabonis may have aggravated the hamstring injury. There is a lot of firepower on this team, but right now, the guys are either bricking it or not shooting enough.
The way to defend the 3 pt line with full unambiguous accountability, is tight man to man defense. No zones, no traps, no sagging to help, no doubles. If you get beat one on one to the rim, then so be it. It's just 2 points. Take your chances that their total score will be lower with this approach vs them hitting 20+ 3's a game within inevitable wide open holes in your zone.
There has to be a fully committed change in this team's defense, in order to limit 3 pt makes. I assume Christie knows this, but for whatever reason hasn't really tried it
There has to be a fully committed change in this team's defense, in order to limit 3 pt makes. I assume Christie knows this, but for whatever reason hasn't really tried it
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I get confused with your line of reasoning when you point to Monte as bad at drafting, then say the Kings should have gotten picks and should tank this year to keep their pick. But if Monte sucks at drafting, what good would a draft pick do this off-season? Do you think Monte will get fired before the draft?
Regardless, I think you underestimate how much Vivek/Anjali are driving personnel decisions in the org.
Regardless, I think you underestimate how much Vivek/Anjali are driving personnel decisions in the org.
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