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Another nice comment from bleacherreport:
- The Kings were logical candidates to trade the No. 13 pick, but having Devin Carter fall into their laps had to land high up their list of best-case scenarios. They still walk away with a potential opening-night contributor without having to unload any long-term assets.
Other prospects in this draft might have higher ceilings than Carter, but if stardom isn't in his future, starring within a support role clearly could be. He is your classic do-everything-that-helps-you-win kind of player, which seems like it should be out of reach for a 6'2" combo guard. But his energy, athleticism, instincts and a 6'8" wingspan all allow him to play bigger than his height.
Based on what he showed across three collegiate campaigns, Carter's ceiling might sit higher than his jack-of-all-trades style would normally indicate. His stat sheet effectively reflected a string of perpetual growth, as every one of those seasons spawned improvements in all of his shooting rates, plus his averages in points, rebounds and assists.
Don't be shocked if Carter is already pushing for a starting spot next season.
Grade: A
not sure. Probably Knect, Ware or da Silva..
Now that being said if this proves to be a trade of some sort for Cam Johnson my opinion changes. But I remember making much of the same comments with the Davion pick.
I watched more than a few Providence games and Carter is a very good player. In my opinion this draft is as bad for him as for us. He replicates many of Keons skill sets without being as good of a shooter and 4” less standing reach. We will need shooting off the bench and he isn’t as good as Huerter. I think his growth will be stunted just like Davion’s growth. Davion is not a bad player, he is a good player put in a bad spot.
The Kings are a significantly undersized team across the front line and will remain so. Pending a trade we will continue to get blown out by the Houston and Pelicans of the world. Right now I have us at best a playin team again. I think if we are a 2025 play-in team with no 2025 pick and no ability to sign free agents we risk losing Fox. That risk just ticked up a 10-15%. Good thing Carter is good because he could well be our starting point guard in 3 years.
you asked so that’s my opinion. It’s not very positive at the moment.
Now that being said if this proves to be a trade of some sort for Cam Johnson my opinion changes. But I remember making much of the same comments with the Davion pick.
I watched more than a few Providence games and Carter is a very good player. In my opinion this draft is as bad for him as for us. He replicates many of Keons skill sets without being as good of a shooter and 4” less standing reach. We will need shooting off the bench and he isn’t as good as Huerter. I think his growth will be stunted just like Davion’s growth. Davion is not a bad player, he is a good player put in a bad spot.
The Kings are a significantly undersized team across the front line and will remain so. Pending a trade we will continue to get blown out by the Houston and Pelicans of the world. Right now I have us at best a playin team again. I think if we are a 2025 play-in team with no 2025 pick and no ability to sign free agents we risk losing Fox. That risk just ticked up a 10-15%. Good thing Carter is good because he could well be our starting point guard in 3 years.
you asked so that’s my opinion. It’s not very positive at the moment.
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Jay Bilas was raving about D. Carter on SVP Sportscenter. Said he was the player with the best ability to walk in and make an impact Day 1. NBA ready body and intangibles.
Nice to hear a Kings pick not get LOL’d by the media for once. I guess now I can just come to this board to get that
Nice to hear a Kings pick not get LOL’d by the media for once. I guess now I can just come to this board to get that
I love this pick, the only thing that sucks is one of Monk, Carter or Keon will not be in the closing lineup.
at this point you need to move KVon, Davion and probably Sasha.
Fox Elllis
Carter Monk
Keegan Barnes
_______ Lyles
Sabonis Goga
this is my draft night guess on the rotation for next year. I’m sure I’ll chance my mind ten times
at this point you need to move KVon, Davion and probably Sasha.
Fox Elllis
Carter Monk
Keegan Barnes
_______ Lyles
Sabonis Goga
this is my draft night guess on the rotation for next year. I’m sure I’ll chance my mind ten times
Huerter, yes. But Davion can still have a role. We can throw waves of players at the opponent that are fiercely competitive and tenacious on both ends of the floor.
Also, despite the recent rumors of him not being happy, I’m not sold on ditching Sasha just yet, either. Players that can shoot like he can that also have high BBIQ aren’t always easy to find. Unless including him allows them to acquire a clear cut upgrade on the wing, I’d be inclined to keep him around for now.
Also, despite the recent rumors of him not being happy, I’m not sold on ditching Sasha just yet, either. Players that can shoot like he can that also have high BBIQ aren’t always easy to find. Unless including him allows them to acquire a clear cut upgrade on the wing, I’d be inclined to keep him around for now.
Agreed about that. I just don’t see round 2 as compelling enough to warrant it’s own time on the main stage. Just get it over with already. But, yes, improve the coverage when you do.
I mean, if round 2 isn’t important enough to cover w/o ads/interruptions — why does it need it’s own time slot?
Just silly, IMO. I can’t imagine the ratings will be all that good.
I mean, if round 2 isn’t important enough to cover w/o ads/interruptions — why does it need it’s own time slot?
Just silly, IMO. I can’t imagine the ratings will be all that good.
He's also got a mid-range fadeaway that he almost likes taking. I like the fit for Dunn in Phoenix -- he'll get minutes there -- and I especially hate that the three defensive studs I wanted the most near the end of the first round (Dunn, Missi, and Holmes) all ended up on our Western conference rivals.
Avdija is still a young developing player, but I don’t see the huge attraction. And for that package of assets? No thanks. That’s desperately insane.
If the KINGS really want a player like Avdija, they can draft one for a lot less cost. Hell, they probably could have drafted one tonight, but passed for Carter instead.
If the KINGS really want a player like Avdija, they can draft one for a lot less cost. Hell, they probably could have drafted one tonight, but passed for Carter instead.
Good point about Colby. I wasn’t even thinking about him.
I can just see a scenario where Brown rotates Carter, Ellis, and Davion throughout the game to keep them fresh on defense. Almost like changing hockey lines. Swipa and Monk will get the majority of minutes, with those 3 filling out the rest based upon their impact from game to game.
I can just see a scenario where Brown rotates Carter, Ellis, and Davion throughout the game to keep them fresh on defense. Almost like changing hockey lines. Swipa and Monk will get the majority of minutes, with those 3 filling out the rest based upon their impact from game to game.
