[Game] Kings @ Thunder - Saturday, Feb. 23 - 5PT/8ET
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"Fine" and "potential max deal/extension" are two entirely different things. He's performing "fine" for a wing that we needed. If he was anywhere near the 39% from deep and iso threat in the past, we might have a debate. But so far, I fear the Kings might make a very bad decision with him as a key role in the future plans if he plays out the rest of the season without significant improvement.
I was shaking my head when Fox, the 21 year old, and Bagley, the 19 year old ran a two man game with about a minute left in the game. Bagley made the 14 foot jumper off the Fox assist. That's just a WOW moment when you have two guys of that age under pressure against an elite team in the stretch doing that kind of thing. These guys are incredibly special players. The vets aren't leading the show anymore. The reins are in the hands of the talented youngins. The Kings are going to live or die with Fox and Bagley down the stretch.
It's really not as simple as you think. Players have to have an anticipation of when they will get the ball and where they will get the ball and what exactly they should be doing with it once they get it. Both Burks and Barnes just aren't there yet. It will be pretty obvious when they get into rhythm.
Right. I don’t think he’s a detriment, as he can just take up space and not be worse than Shump/Jackson on the court. But I’m annoyed that I got my hopes up that he was a talented wing that could have a renaissance here and contribute to the core going forward. I haven’t seen that, and it’s not just the inefficiency.
And George played 50 minutes last night so we will see what exactly his defense brings in the future
And George played 50 minutes last night so we will see what exactly his defense brings in the future
Nothing, I was just jokingly saying if we're seeking another option for bashing, Burks could be our guy.
He's provided little to nothing since he's arrived. I didn't like the Shump trade to start and my stance on that hasn't changed to this point. I'm not set on any of this though, my mind can be changed.
He's provided little to nothing since he's arrived. I didn't like the Shump trade to start and my stance on that hasn't changed to this point. I'm not set on any of this though, my mind can be changed.
Some very charismatic people can be outstanding team members when things are going their way, and then not so great when the paradigm shifts. Given Shump’s influence, probably not worth the risk that a super charismatic vet looking for his last good contract chaffs under a reduced role.
BTW, bot intended to the quote above but just in general, anyone doubting Barnes’ contributions does not understand basketball, and particularly defense.
BTW, bot intended to the quote above but just in general, anyone doubting Barnes’ contributions does not understand basketball, and particularly defense.
Oh I've been nothing but impressed by his defense and increase in rebounding. His versatility on defense makes up for any on-ball advantage Shump may have. I'm just concerned that if he doesn't get back into form with this team offensively that the Kings will still try to give him a big contract. Sometimes good players just don't mesh well, and I think if the Kings are working on a "whole > sum of parts" take with this team, then we need to see if Harrison can fit in over the course of the rest of the season and perhaps playoffs before throwing big money at him.
I think in the end he will fit in just fine. Much rather see him getting shots in the flow of the game (albeit missing) than forcing and trying to be top dog. He’s not an alpha and that’s absolutely what we want. If we can get good d and a solid 13 points on efficient shooting he is perfect. Outside of the shooting he’s basically there. The shot will come around.