Buddy Hield is the biggest problem and major factor in the Kings team defense. Him not being able to guard anybody open a flood gate of water where team members can't stop it despite having great defensive-mind players. Him allowing his guy to penetrate and attacking and kicking out to open guy is all on him. I think he knew he sucks at defense....that's why he ain't talking much about it. He is self defeat when it comes to defense. When a guy score on him, his demeanor was like whatever...he pretty much got used to it. They can talk all day about how each one need to play better defense or play harder...but if you don't have the DEFENSIVE DNA in you, you just don't have it no matter how much you try or practice. In the game against the Pacers in the final minutes, he let his man received a pass from inbound and even get a foul to score 3pts to tie up the game. That's inexcusable. That's Buddy Hield inability to play defense.
Like I said before, the sad thing is we need him to score points because he's a hell of a shooter. Other than shooting, he isn't much of a factor. I didn't watch much of the Kings game last year but i heard he came off the bench. Well, I think I understand why the coach did that....he's pissed that Buddy doesn't play defense and I (as a fan) watching the game, pissed too...i was like get him out!!
To cover his defensive liability, the Kings need to surround him with more defensive minded players. A roster of FOX, Buddy, Haliburton, Barns and Holmes might work, not with Bagley and Homes in the lineup. But if you put use that lineup, I am sure Bagley's dad will be whining all over the internet again, and that's a problem. You're going to have team chemistry problem. Another player that don't play D is Bjelica....that's why he ain't getting much minutes. In this league, a 2D player is sorely needed and the Kings don't have enough of it.
Like I said before, the sad thing is we need him to score points because he's a hell of a shooter. Other than shooting, he isn't much of a factor. I didn't watch much of the Kings game last year but i heard he came off the bench. Well, I think I understand why the coach did that....he's pissed that Buddy doesn't play defense and I (as a fan) watching the game, pissed too...i was like get him out!!
To cover his defensive liability, the Kings need to surround him with more defensive minded players. A roster of FOX, Buddy, Haliburton, Barns and Holmes might work, not with Bagley and Homes in the lineup. But if you put use that lineup, I am sure Bagley's dad will be whining all over the internet again, and that's a problem. You're going to have team chemistry problem. Another player that don't play D is Bjelica....that's why he ain't getting much minutes. In this league, a 2D player is sorely needed and the Kings don't have enough of it.
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