[Game] Kings @ Warriors, 1/4/2020, 7PM PST, 10PM EST

[SacTownKid]

He’s an elite post presence. 20+ points a night easy in the post. It’s one of the reasons why he was drafted so high, you see.

Bagley could be. Playing against 4 defenders? Nope. Spacing has always been an issue since Joerger was let go. Finally they get a guy willing to run pnr but he wants to post up at the same time! D'Antoni was out there to be had too. I can only imagine that style with this crew. Bagley would be putting up 25 a game easy.

 

[Tetsujin]

He’s an elite post presence. 20+ points a night easy in the post. It’s one of the reasons why he was drafted so high, you see.

He didn’t even play in the post in college lol

 

[mac]

I wanna see a Bagley post up on Curry just for the lulz (I fully expect him to get stripped, blocked or miss the shot)

 

[kb02]

GRIII could've given an oop to Bags, but GRIII never passes. Lolzzzz.

 

[SLAB]

Lordy Hield. Lol

 

[Tetsujin]

Bagley could be. Playing against 4 defenders? Nope. Spacing has always been an issue since Joerger was let go. Finally they get a guy willing to run pnr but he wants to post up at the same time! D'Antoni was out there to be had too. I can only imagine that style with this crew. Bagley would be putting up 25 a game easy.

I mean, Gentry took the Suns to the WCF running his version of D’Antoni’s five-out offense.

 

[SacTownKid]

And for the record, it takes being down 20 something for him to finally run the closest thing he has to a true small ball lineup. LOL!

 

[dude12]

Kings go small and they are able to push the pace

 

[kb02]

That was painful.

 

[SacTownKid]

I mean, Gentry took the Suns to the WCF running his version of D’Antoni’s five-out offense.

True, but D'Antoni usually takes players and puts them in a position to exceed their statistical values. That's a big part of the equation during a rebuild where your last two coaches have somewhat tarnished your assets. Well, the ones that are still there.

 

[Tetsujin]

It’s definitely not this simple but a lot of this teams struggles boil down to us being a 7 seconds or less roster running post sets like the 1994 Houston Rockets.

 

[gunks]

I’m starting to wonder if this Luke Walton fellow is a bad coach.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

GRIII could've given an oop to Bags, but GRIII never passes. Lolzzzz.

glad im not the only one who saw that. Everyone on the kings trying to get theres. Sad a rookie the only one that knows how to play team basketball

 

[SacTownKid]

It’s definitely not this simple but a lot of this teams struggles boil down to us being a 7 seconds or less roster running post sets like the 1994 Houston Rockets.

There's still a 2nd half of action but if this pace holds they'll be back to near the bottom in PACE after this one.

 

[dude12]

In the second half, run Holmes, Bagley and Whiteside at center only. Barnes and Woodard at PF.....too bad Jeffries wasn’t available. At SF, GR3, James and Cojo. Fox, Hield and Guy and Ramsey at guard.

There is nothing to lose and everything to gain.

 

[Tetsujin]

True, but D'Antoni usually takes players and puts them in a position to exceed their statistical values. That's a big part of the equation during a rebuild where your last two coaches have somewhat tarnished your assets. Well, the ones that are still there.

Offensively, we’ve seen quite a bit of this from Gentry as well. Wood caught fire under him. In Phoenix, he was partly responsible for developing Dragic. Ingram turned into an all-star on his watch. Hell, Jahlil oak for even looked playable under him.
Of course, Gentry is possibly the worst defensive coach I have ever seen but it’s not like Luke is any better in that aspect.

 

[Tetsujin]

I’m starting to wonder if this Luke Walton fellow is a bad coach.

It’s almost like you shouldn’t hire your coaches based purely upon whether or not they warmed the bench with you your last season in the league.

 

[SacTownKid]

In the second half, run Holmes, Bagley and Whiteside at center only. Barnes and Woodard at PF.....too bad Jeffries wasn’t available. At SF, GR3, James and Cojo. Fox, Hield and Guy and Ramsey at guard.

There is nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Walton can hardly look past his own nose right now. He's in pure survival mode at this point. His first instinct, which isn't normally a bad thing if you are doing things right, is to stick to what he knows. If he comes back with a new identity after half I would be very surprised. The interesting part will be how much they commit to the play sets he's going to run because I'm sure he'll draw something up. He's not too bad at that out of timeout stuff.

 

[Tetsujin]

In the second half, run Holmes, Bagley and Whiteside at center only. Barnes and Woodard at PF.....too bad Jeffries wasn’t available. At SF, GR3, James and Cojo. Fox, Hield and Guy and Ramsey at guard.

There is nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Luke:
C:Whiteside
PF: Holmes
SF: Barnes
SG: Robinson
PG: CoJo

 

[SacTownKid]

Offensively, we’ve seen quite a bit of this from Gentry as well. Wood caught fire under him. In Phoenix, he was partly responsible for developing Dragic. Ingram turned into an all-star on his watch. Hell, Jahlil oak for even looked playable under him.
Of course, Gentry is possibly the worst defensive coach I have ever seen but it’s not like Luke is any better in that aspect.

This was already Gentry's team anyway. This awkwardness of him just hovering around needs to end before it just puts him too far behind the 8 ball.

 

[kb02]

Woodard, Metu, Ramsey, and James are on the bench. Think its time to give them a long run.

 

[SactownShaq]

Just turned the game on... wasn’t expecting this guess it’s up to that signature second half kings comeback!

 

[SacTownKid]

Woodard, Metu, Ramsey, and James are on the bench. Think its time to give them a long run.

Good for not making this game an utter waste but it doesn't help Luke haha.

 

[Tetsujin]

Woodard, Metu, Ramsey, and James are on the bench. Think its time to give them a long run.

Yup. Them plus Guy should be our lineup for the entire game once the Warriors inevitably push the lead to 30.

 

[ESP47]

Bagley could be. Playing against 4 defenders? Nope. Spacing has always been an issue since Joerger was let go. Finally they get a guy willing to run pnr but he wants to post up at the same time! D'Antoni was out there to be had too. I can only imagine that style with this crew. Bagley would be putting up 25 a game easy.

25 a game? Can't tell if serious.

 

[twxntythree]

Long time lurker. Lifelong kings fan. Heavily invested in the NBA and scouting...
Anyway, sheesh this was the worst half I’ve watched our boys plays this year so far. When fox comes out of the game, theres nobody else who can initiate offense. We are missing Hali obviously. Buddy is a non factor tonight and he’s really playing like trash this game taking bad shots and missing 3s. We really do need one more piece, at least. I’m talking about a top 5 pick this year, and hitting on it. Hopefully we can show some life here in the 3rd.

 

[kb02]

Wiseman boards over Bags? Why two hands.

 

[SactownShaq]

25 a game? Can't tell if serious.

Everyone keeps talking about bagley being a easy 20/10 guy when healthy. He’s healthy now and averaging 12/8 on 37% shooting lol not even close to star level

 

[Tetsujin]

Dray with the signature flop

 

[Krunker]

What is going on with Bagley in the post?