[Game] Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks, 1/22/2024, 7:00p PST/10:00p EST

[Woot!]

I haven't been able to watch during this losing streak. (Ergo: almost surely my fault.) To me it's looked like he wants out.

 

[MizzouKing]

Malik is so great at so many things…but he is not a good enough distributor to not give every pass his full f’ing attention!

 

[KF8]

Kings will be perfect from the line.. problem is at this rate they will only get 9 freethrows

 

[SacTownKid]

Okongwu is a pretty decent on ball defender in switch, but as a rim protector he's a little small. Keep going at him.

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

Not a fan of a Fox, Davion, Monk lineup. I did like Davion’s contributions though.

 

[Caccia]

The Kings' defense is holding Atlanta to 28%/22% shooting so far.

 

[SacTownKid]

How about Brown "forcing" him to do about 'half' of this, by calling his number

He obviously should, but in Dallas Barnes still kind of hit that ceiling. The Mavs thought they were getting the next Carmelo on a cheaper contract and when he topped out those fans turned on him too even though he wasn't playing poorly, lol.

 

[hrdboild]

Yeah, but part of the fact is that Barnes is just not this guy every night. He's actually too cerebral as a player to launch away. It takes mindlessness to do that sometimes and this is why a lot of big number players IQ's don't match their shot attempts. Dallas gave him his chance and he is a good 3rd option if pushed. Not more every night.

I think we were all okay with Barnes being a good 3rd option. That's why he was re-signed in the absence of any affordable alternatives. It's when he's on the court for 30 minutes and has less than 5 combined rebounds and shot attempts where the pitchforks start to come out.

 

[hrdboild]

Okongwu is a pretty decent on ball defender in switch, but as a rim protector he's a little small. Keep going at him.

He had elite shot blocking numbers last season. I don't know why he's fallen off this year.

 

[SacTownKid]

I think we were all okay with Barnes being a good 3rd option. That's why he was re-signed in the absence of any affordable alternatives. It's when he's on the court for 30 minutes and has less than 5 combined rebounds and shot attempts where the pitchforks start to come out.

Yeah, but that's not his directive. He's not turning down shots, his role has been usurped by Keegan this year. You can see where the shot attempts have gone on average. Now why Brown doesn't involve him via play calls is just what it is. Brown doesn't call the plays. He is tonight though, but even that I'd bet was partly directive.

 

[coolhandluke]

Kings offense looks bad without Sabonis on the floor.

 

[MizzouKing]

JVale looking like he’s about to have a heart attack, but making great things happen when he’s in motion! LOL

 

[KF8]

mcgee shouldn't be shooting 3's lol

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Sure, let JaVale takes threes and think you're going to get me engaged with this team, fellas.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Fun fact: Javale rhymes with "Thu Hail?"

 

[ick300]

Malik is with assitance mission today

 

[Tetsujin]

We're getting the Javale-est game of the season tonight haha

 

[SacTownKid]

Feels like a tipping point, the Hawks are on the verge of a full collapse here. Keep it going!

 

[Tetsujin]

Sure, let JaVale takes threes and think you're going to get me engaged with this team, fellas.

Look, it's either that or trade for Miles Bridges.

 

[Caccia]

Malik is with assitance mission today

Our favorite EMT. I feel a pulse!

 

[Kingz19]

I guess it was DeAarons turn to bring donuts to work.

0’s across the board over 11 minutes

 

[Tetsujin]

Fox currently has a Snell through ten minutes,.

 

[SacTownKid]

Fox currently has a Snell through ten minutes,.

I think rest is in order. Start Davion play him 34 minutes for a few games.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Look, it's either that or trade for Miles Bridges.

Some Bridges are better burnt

 

[The_Jamal]

HB continues to be annoying. It's either 2 points on 2 shots, or 12 points on 6 shots. There is an inbetween those 2 outcomes, HB!

 

[coolhandluke]

That Sasha three is wet.

 

[coolhandluke]

I guess it was DeAarons turn to bring donuts to work.

0’s across the board over 11 minutes

I think he heard you.

Ideally, he should be resting against the Hawks.

 

[hrdboild]

Yeah, but that's not his directive. He's not turning down shots, his role has been usurped by Keegan this year. You can see where the shot attempts have gone on average. Now why Brown doesn't involve him via play calls is just what it is. Brown doesn't call the plays. He is tonight though, but even that I'd bet was partly directive.

I agree. But it's put us in an awkward situation where his trade value is suppressed but we're paying him too much to be a stand in the corner guy. I get Brown wanting to be hands-off with the offense and I wouldn't want him coaching for trade value anyway. I can't really blame Barnes either.. he's a finisher not an initiator. He's just playing how he's always played. It's just unfortunate is all and I hope we're able to figure out a better way to utilize him.

 

[captain bill]

Yes. Why yes they are. The question is who is Monte trying to prove it to that Barnes still has it.

You can argue how good "it" is with HB, but it's pretty apparent he can still do what he's always done. Including disappearing for long stretches of time

Whether for trade or production, the team needs to figure out how to keep him involved like this

 

[Joshoua]

Didn’t expect to see Patty Mills in 2024 and Sasha never stops moving