[Game] Kings @ Pacers, 3/23/2022 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern
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there are 2-3 guys in the "next four" - who of course could wind up being the ones who move up that I am excited about. There's also a few guys I am convinced are busts in the presumed top 4.
I would say our biggest need was going to be filled with a Holmes trade but that's probably out the window for now.
I would say our biggest need was going to be filled with a Holmes trade but that's probably out the window for now.
Yeah, the way this roster is currently filled out, you just need an impact player but he can pretty much be any position aside from center (and in this case, the only non-Chet center even remotely in the lottery range is Jalen Duren).
It's not like last year where we pretty much had to hope and pray that one of the wings would slip to us instead of Davion. With Barnes and Lyles, the Kings have two competent forwards now and DDV and Davion being able to guard up onto most wings has reduced our desperation in that regard (plus we've got solid bench-level depth there with Holiday and Lamb -who we can probably re-sign for cheap).
It's not like last year where we pretty much had to hope and pray that one of the wings would slip to us instead of Davion. With Barnes and Lyles, the Kings have two competent forwards now and DDV and Davion being able to guard up onto most wings has reduced our desperation in that regard (plus we've got solid bench-level depth there with Holiday and Lamb -who we can probably re-sign for cheap).
Does this starting 5 win 17 games over the course of a year? With HB in lieu of Holiday, I'd probably bet the under 20.
Again, we all wanted the loss. But these wins are more acceptable because you're not just beating up bad teams with your full strength squad and giving your young guys a chance to step up into a major role. Metu, Davion, DDV and Jones were those guys tonight. And even still, it took a last 2nd tip from Jones to get the W. No Queta is beyond irritating, but hopefully he works his way in over the next few games.
Again, we all wanted the loss. But these wins are more acceptable because you're not just beating up bad teams with your full strength squad and giving your young guys a chance to step up into a major role. Metu, Davion, DDV and Jones were those guys tonight. And even still, it took a last 2nd tip from Jones to get the W. No Queta is beyond irritating, but hopefully he works his way in over the next few games.
IDK other teams manage to figure it out. Especially on the road.
Portland is gonna bounce us next and then Spurs. Its in the cards. My liver can't take much more.
BTW I'm all for trading this pick if we can get a key player. Still, higher the better no matter.
Portland is gonna bounce us next and then Spurs. Its in the cards. My liver can't take much more.
BTW I'm all for trading this pick if we can get a key player. Still, higher the better no matter.
It is impossible to lose every game you play. Especially when the other team is also trying to lose/has Buddy Hield on the floor.
IDK other teams manage to figure it out. Especially on the road.
Portland is gonna bounce us next and then Spurs. Its in the cards. My liver can't take much more.
BTW I'm all for trading this pick if we can get a key player. Still, higher the better no matter.
Portland is gonna bounce us next and then Spurs. Its in the cards. My liver can't take much more.
BTW I'm all for trading this pick if we can get a key player. Still, higher the better no matter.
I've often complained about the Kings pushing hard to win meaningless games at the end of losing seasons, but this one just is what it is.
The other real problem is Mitchell is showing value but you only realize the full value when Fox is out because Mitchell and Fox are not complementary players in the least. So you end up with a 2+2 = 3 kind of equation. Not paying attention to fit is one reason this team has gotten worse every year Monte has been GM.
i actually think they can compliment each other if Mitchell’s 3 point shot continues to develop. I don’t see why a 3 and D player with the ability to get to the hoop is a poor fit for Fox. I don’t know if he fixed his free throws but he has been shooting them with a higher arch and is 9-9 the last two games. If that trend continues it’s a decent bet he finds a way to become consistent from beyond the arch.
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