Kings vs Warriors - Summer League Game 2

[Hallama]

The thing is, he hasn't really been the main focus of SL defense. They don't game plan for specific players, they plan for overall schemes, when it is organized. Most times, it looks like streetball showcasing, and that is where you don't really give your catch-and-shoot player a chance. However, he's missed the open shots. It's not going to open up much more in the regular season - those guys are even faster AND they'll game plan to shut him down.

You're right though about pretty much everyone else on the squad. McCallum aside, it's an ugly roster. Almost fugly. I don't think anyone on that team is going to help give McLemore an open look by setting a few picks at the expense of showcasing themselves for a potential roster invite, so on that end, your point has merit.

As far as D - I haven't paid too much attention there. He does look active, and I'm sure Malone will get the most out of him.

Warriors did just that...they specifically overplayed him and took away his right hand - as a team specific goal. Also, Bazemore is a very good defender in the first place - it was a tough night for Ben, but he has to make the adjustments.

 

[King Baller]

McCallum continues to show that three years of college ball prepares one to play in the SL. I have been impressed with his poise under pressure.

McLemore is one season removed from high school and it shows. Fortunately he has talent and a good coaching staff to work with him. The organization is motivated to help him succeed. He just needs to keep working on his game. The shot will start falling and he will learn some additional moves to free himself up.

I have noticed the Kings SL team has no actual NBA game experience. GSW had two rotation guys from a playoff team The Mavs had experienced guys also, I even noticed Josh Akogon had a nice game against the Kings young SL squad. I watched part of a Bobcats game and it looks like they brought a good portion of their young NBA squad. By the way Zeller looks pretty good. As an athletic 7 foot tall PF with good skills and athleticism he complements Biyombo very nicely.

KB

 

[LPKingsFan]

There's still a chance he will start. Right now he's the main focus of SL defense, and he's not ready for that, obviously. But with Cousins and Vasquez running PnR's, all he has to do is come off screens, spot up, catch alley-oops.

He has no bigs to work with in SL, and as great as Ray McC has been, Ray isn't hitting Ben in rhythm on offense, and the other guards are completely useless at passing. It's pretty much Ben's worst case scenario with the position he's been put in in SL.

I don't think his D is as bad as a few have mentioned. He'll probably be average there for his rookie season.

Yeah, that's actually an interesting argument for him to start. He wouldn't be the focus of the opposing defense as much, and would benefit from Cousins and Vasquez (assuming he starts) getting him good looks. It'll be hard for his defense to be worse than Thornton

A lot can and will likely change before now and October though.