Possibly, but if you swapped Adams and WCS, I doubt the Kings would have the success they have had. Do you think Adams would run the floor like Willie does? Would he be expected to leak out like Willie does? Or would he be planted in the paint like he plays for OKC? Interesting article making the rounds about the "The Sacramento Kings have a method to their fastness" Link to SCT
https://www.sbnation.com/2018/12/21...s-higlights-pace-running-up-tempo-deaaron-fox
Couple quotes from it:
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The Leaker
This is the Kings player furthest from the hoop on a potential change of possession. On three-point attempts, they are the person flying by on a closeout and not stopping. Otherwise, they’re just the ones closest to the other end of the court.
Their job is simple: sprint to as dangerous a position as fast as possible, even before the Kings get the ball. Usually, this means running right up the gut to the basket. In other words, this person’s job is to cherrypick …….."
This player is taking a calculated gamble, but one that’s increasingly smart with teams choosing to prioritize transition defense over crashing the offensive glass. He won’t even try to go for the defensive board, even (and especially) if he’s the center."
You know, I get tired of defending WCS, I would like to have legitimate critical discussions of how he could get better, things he needs to work on without the hateful mean spirited comments. He has made a lot of progress and has shown some semblance of consistency. I would like to see him approach his full potential with the Kings. He has had quite a few good games, some meh games, and a few stinkers. But according to the consensus of his detractors (not applying that to you), he hasn't had but possibly one half of one good game, and that only in the last game. Everybody else on the Kings is just perfect, never screws up, never has a bad game. That's just ridiculous.
The points in the paint, Willie's rim protection or , interior defense or whatever you want to call it is worrisome. I think Willie needs to improve here, but even if he were to get a couple blocks a game, it's not going to solve the problem. but it is also very worrisome the torrent of straight line, full steam ahead, drives to the basket given up by the Kings guards and wings. Why can't they stay in front of anybody? Time and time again I see the Kings bigs left on an island, basically 2 on 1 where it is either stay with their man and give up the layup to guy streaking to the basket or switch and then their man receives the pass and layup, or possibly try to commit late and foul the shooter for either 2 FT or a +1. What is up with that?