Forget Free Agents, if you had a choice Special K or Mo Evans to start at SG.
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I will let Adelman decide the starting lineup so no vote from me. However, I don't think either player is quite ready for the starting lineup. Mo brings fantastic energy off the bench...exactly where we need him. Of the two, however, he is closer to being ready for a starting position. Mo played overseas (Italy?) so he was not really a rookie to pro basketball last year. Just a rookie to the NBA. He did not play like a rookie who holds back, but more like a player who has gained veteran confidence.
Special K has only seen a few minutes in a few games. That is Adelman's pattern. So, it is hard to see how he would play with the starters. I still believe he has the talent to play with them, he just has not yet had the opportunity. Another thing about Kevin........it looked to me like he was holding back last year. By that I mean, he was often deferring to veterans. Some guys show respect for veterans that way. If that is the case, then we haven't even come close to seeing what he is capable of doing. My gut tells me that he will be a different player next year, and much improved.
Special K has only seen a few minutes in a few games. That is Adelman's pattern. So, it is hard to see how he would play with the starters. I still believe he has the talent to play with them, he just has not yet had the opportunity. Another thing about Kevin........it looked to me like he was holding back last year. By that I mean, he was often deferring to veterans. Some guys show respect for veterans that way. If that is the case, then we haven't even come close to seeing what he is capable of doing. My gut tells me that he will be a different player next year, and much improved.
It wouldn't bother me at all to have the Kings attempt to develop one or both of these guys. We gave up Gerald, Hedo, and Barnes. Why not keep it in the family for once. Give the young guys a chance. We have House and Jackson also. Do we really want to bring in another Mobley, or Gary Payton, or some other veteran that will be traded away or retire soon anyway.
I don't know enough about basketball to assess these guys properly, but I do know that young people are usually underestimated. Every great player has to start somewhere, so why not here. I suppose if our rookies were like LeBron James or Amare Stoudemeyer (sp), nobody would have any doubts. Well, they are not, but I think our young guys are worth keeping for a while.
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Bring Evans back, but not as a starter. He is definitely not consistent or good enough to be a starter on a very good team like I'd like the Kings to be. I'm surprised that this many people think he should be starting over Mobley or a free agent.
If I had to choose between Evans and Martin starting, I'd say Evans now, but I hope neither of them have to start next year.
If I had to choose between Evans and Martin starting, I'd say Evans now, but I hope neither of them have to start next year.
I'd like to see Evans starting next year. He's got the heart and the desire to play defense. Not to mention he can actually get up off the floor for dunks and rebounds. He's not a long-term solution, but he's got potential. And with the added bonus that he's our guy, not somebody else's, so we've got the upperhand already. The more guys you can develop within your own system, the better chance you'll have of making it all the way. Just look at the Spurs. Mobley's history. He's a good individual player, but I doubt at this late stage in his career that he'll suddenly become a great team player too.
With AMPLE court time, Kev will meet or exceed EVERYONE"S expectations !!!
He and Mo on the court together (I didn't say starting together) isn't all that an unattractive thought. From experience watching him play, I know that the longer Kev is on the court, the more effective he becomes. He has the ability to take over a game. Wait and see.........
P.S. I may be a little biased, but "YOU AIN"T SEEN NOTHIN' YET !!"
He and Mo on the court together (I didn't say starting together) isn't all that an unattractive thought. From experience watching him play, I know that the longer Kev is on the court, the more effective he becomes. He has the ability to take over a game. Wait and see.........
P.S. I may be a little biased, but "YOU AIN"T SEEN NOTHIN' YET !!"
I like Kevin as a backup to Mo because Mo brings defensive intensity while Kevin brings offense. They balance each other's strengths. If you want to develop young players, you have to play them. Maybe it would be for the best if we didn't sign any free agent SGs. Rick Adelman likes skilled players. I think he will involve Kevin a lot more next season.
I picked FA because SK needs alot of work. He has to improve that ugly shot of his. He needs better form. I don't see how that ugly thing can even go in the basket.It gives me shivers thinking about it. ok its not that bad but you get the point
Mo will be a great backup as he gets better and better. His shot isnt half bad and he has those hops.
Both will be descent role players on this team in the coming years.
Mo will be a great backup as he gets better and better. His shot isnt half bad and he has those hops.
Both will be descent role players on this team in the coming years.
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His shot may look ugly, but he managed to score 25 ppg in college. Just because he misses some shots in garbage time doesn't mean his jumper isn't consistent. And consistency is really the measure of how good your shooting form is. Well, the biggest measure anyway. He could certainly improve, but most players coming into the league can improve in that area.
I think there's room on the team for both Evans and Martin, but if forced to choose, I would rather give the starting slot at the 2 to Evans and allow Martin some more time to grow and develop, especially for the time being.
While the off guard is an area we need to discuss, I'm more concerned quite frankly about the PF position. So, I think I'll start a poll...
While the off guard is an area we need to discuss, I'm more concerned quite frankly about the PF position. So, I think I'll start a poll...
Well College is College and we aren't talking about the Pac-10/ACC either. This is the Pro Ranks. He will be going against more talented players who will be able to block his shots and overall defend him much better. He will have to make much tougher shots. The higher the stress the higher the chance of him missing with that form of his.
Hopefully Yoda will be working with him in this Offseason.