I noted this on the other thread, but had a friend (a Kings fan) who was at Staples last night. Close to the action, on the floor.
Anyway, we were texting about Bogie and his decline. I mentioned that I heard he was injured and he said that Bogie's ankles were heavily taped up. But the tape was hidden because of his socks. And, at this stage in the year, no player is playing at full speed. And feet are the most likely chronic injury at this time of the year (when I was hooping everyday in my 20s, my feet were a mess from calouses and blisters and strain).
Injuries would make sense, given his lack of lift. He's been getting by on craft for a while.
That said, I think his play is a combination of injuries, ISO ball (on him), and having to play next to Fox (when in the starting 5), Yogi (who's game, I am starting to absolutely hate), and Burks (just not a enough time to adjust). Fox, Yogi, and Burks need the ball to be most effective--as does Bogie.
I'm confident he'll bounce back and will bounce back well next year.
At this rate, it wouldn't surprise me if the Kings pick up Yogi's option next year and then trade him. Or let him walk. At the Suns game, I was near the Kings bench, sat diagonal to the court, directly facing the Kings bench--so when Joeger turns to the bench or when players return, they were directly in my line of sight. On one play, Bags was battling in the paint, spinning and sealing. And Yogi just danced, pounding the ball for a few seconds doing pretty much nothing (he does it often and it usually results in him taking a shot). Joeger called a TO and was ******ng at Yogi while he was walking to the bench (not sure if it was noticeable on TV)--Bags also went over and had a chat with Yogi while they were walking to the bench. Think this was the third quarter. Yogi never saw the court again. Kings need a different kind of bench guard. A Brogdon type, who can swing between the 1 and 2 on defense.