Casspi is staying! (updated)

[Kingston Jamaica]

I'm not sure this signing is getting it's due as a great move by the Kings/Vlade. To get a big time bench contributor like Casspi for 2 years/$6M is a bargain.

Derrick Williams signed for significantly more at 2 years/$10 million (and that's without factoring in that usually the Kings are the one to pay a premium to sign players) while being a less effective player in all facets last season.

Omri had a higher FG%, higher 3P%, higher FT%, higher eFG% & TS%, more RPG (both offensive and defensive), more APG, a better offensive rating, a better defensive rating, higher PER and even a slightly lower Usage rate. Statistically the ONLY advantages DWill had were fewer turnovers (mostly because of Omri's frenetic pace) and personal fouls where Casspi had 40 more for the season despite playing 46 fewer minutes overall. But honestly I view that last stat as actually a positive for Casspi as it shows a lot more effort on defense, something we all saw with our own eyes. Williams was infuriating as he'd lose his man on defense or clear out of the way on opponent dunk attempts instead of challenging the shot. Not to mention the maddening inconsistency.

Other than highlight dunks and being 3 years younger I can't see how Williams gets $5 million a year and Omri got $3 million. In this offseason that's an absolute steal.

Farewell Coke Machine. I hope you figure out the Triangle Offense and learn to harness your impressive physical gifts to be a better player.

Welcome back Omri. The only bench player I absolutely wanted to see return will be in a Kings uniform again next season.

Spot on, man!

 

[jcwkings]

Do you guys think Omri's 3 pt spike under Karl was a outlier hot streak or sustainable? If he can be at 37-38% for this next season, thats pretty good and another legit floor spacing piece.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Do you guys think Omri's 3 pt spike under Karl was a outlier hot streak or sustainable? If he can be at 37-38% for this next season, thats pretty good and another legit floor spacing piece.

I think he does best when his focus is making the right play. Not shooting 3's just to get up a bunch of 3's like he was asked to do in Houston.....but then also not avoiding 3's like he did under Malone

 

[rainmaker]

Omri's a pretty decent spot up shooter from 3 in halfcourt sets from up top and off the elbows. Also last year we saw he added the ability to fake off closeouts, get into the lane and finish with a little runner/flip shot.

His problems are when he tries do to too much, mainly when he starts trying to go 1v1 or shoot off the dribble. With a better bench I'd assume he'll work some of that out.

 

[Kingston Jamaica]

Do you guys think Omri's 3 pt spike under Karl was a outlier hot streak or sustainable? If he can be at 37-38% for this next season, thats pretty good and another legit floor spacing piece.

Personally I think Omri is really a 40% 3PT shooter despite his less than perfect release. After he added drives to the hoop to his game, he gets easier 3PT opportunities. However, he is emotional and his shooting depends much on the confidence the coach provides him. That has worked perfectly with Karl. He can be streaky, but every 3PT shooter is. I'd pay less attention to that as he is not the only 3PT shooter. Collison with BMac and Casspi on the wings provides very respectable 3PT shooting and they can always figure out who is hot.