Marvin Bagley III
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I have already said this, but am very comfortable with Bagley. I preferred Doncic, but Bagley is an extremely talented guy who does have some elite physical characteristics. I've believed the whole time that if he can get consistent with his 3pt. shot (he was 39%) he can fit really well in the modern NBA. He has a lot of things he needs to work on to be a franchise guy though and that's why I like Doncic more.
So having said the above, if the Kings take anyone but Doncic — it’s wrong. And they will have finally cemented everything that has been said about them. That have no clue how to evaluate talent nor do they have any idea what wins in today’s game.
This game has always been more about skill and basketball IQ than athleticism and potential. Players like Steph, Klay, Draymond, Booker and even former player Steve Nash demonstrate this as well as anybody.
There are players like Marvin Bagley available in many drafts. But there aren’t always players like Luka in most drafts. Guys that can do everything and impact the game beyond stats. The high BBIQ is just the icing on top.
This game has always been more about skill and basketball IQ than athleticism and potential. Players like Steph, Klay, Draymond, Booker and even former player Steve Nash demonstrate this as well as anybody.
There are players like Marvin Bagley available in many drafts. But there aren’t always players like Luka in most drafts. Guys that can do everything and impact the game beyond stats. The high BBIQ is just the icing on top.
Good. Great. Wonderful. Grand.
So it’s bad enough that the Kings will blow their draft pick yet again, they still can’t put a lid on their employees and keep it secret until the actual selection is made.
New day, same dysfunctional franchise.
The only good news in all of this, if true, is Vlade’s not gonna be around much longer. This will not work out nor improve the team much. And the team will now have a half dozen PF/C’s. Great job.
So it’s bad enough that the Kings will blow their draft pick yet again, they still can’t put a lid on their employees and keep it secret until the actual selection is made.
New day, same dysfunctional franchise.
The only good news in all of this, if true, is Vlade’s not gonna be around much longer. This will not work out nor improve the team much. And the team will now have a half dozen PF/C’s. Great job.
Bagley is a good solid addition. Luka will be a great player but he provides what we already have and are invested in. Vlade doesnt have the appetite to revise pieces he has already put in place re our roster, its his funeral if it doesnt work out/Doncic hits the ground running and adapts quicker than expected.
Yeah, legitimate wing (or starting small forward) and Mario Hezonja just don't go together.
I'm pinning my hopes on Bagley showing a ton of development on the offensive end but honestly this pick is starting to scare me.
The modern game is all about having multiple ballhandlers, lots of outside shooting, bigs who can step out and shoot threes and/or protect the rim, and loading up with multitalented wings so you can switch everything.
On the other hand the Kings are relying on a ball dominant PG who can't shoot from outside, loading up on wings who can neither shoot from outside nor protect the rim, run a high post offense that results in being at the bottom of the league in 3pt attempts and both have a giant hole at SF and lack a smallball 4 or stretch 4.
I'll be rooting hard for Bagley to look like a monster in Summer League and into the regular season. And I'd probably be just as apprehensive if Doncic were hte pick. My patience with this franchise has reached an all-time low. If it gets to the point where my life is more negatively impacted by the Kings then positively impacted then it's time to let it all go and I'm almost there.
Sure hope this works out.
I'm pinning my hopes on Bagley showing a ton of development on the offensive end but honestly this pick is starting to scare me.
The modern game is all about having multiple ballhandlers, lots of outside shooting, bigs who can step out and shoot threes and/or protect the rim, and loading up with multitalented wings so you can switch everything.
On the other hand the Kings are relying on a ball dominant PG who can't shoot from outside, loading up on wings who can neither shoot from outside nor protect the rim, run a high post offense that results in being at the bottom of the league in 3pt attempts and both have a giant hole at SF and lack a smallball 4 or stretch 4.
I'll be rooting hard for Bagley to look like a monster in Summer League and into the regular season. And I'd probably be just as apprehensive if Doncic were hte pick. My patience with this franchise has reached an all-time low. If it gets to the point where my life is more negatively impacted by the Kings then positively impacted then it's time to let it all go and I'm almost there.
Sure hope this works out.
I had Doncic, Bagley, and Porter as all close 2s, but I realized the same point everyone else made... this is the modern game we're talking about. I still have Bagley on my board at #3, but you just can't deny Doncic's talents. 6'8, can shoot, can handle the ball, can pass, etc. Those guys just don't grow on trees. Look at the direction the NBA is going..
I just don't know how I feel about this pick..especially with what CMD said about Fox. I'm going to be rooting for Bagley, but if he's not as good as Doncic, I'm going to be done with this organization. fwiw, I think Bagley has AD-type potential, it just comes down to whether or not he'll be able to reach that. With regards to Doncic, I have no doubt in my mind he can reach his.
I just don't know how I feel about this pick..especially with what CMD said about Fox. I'm going to be rooting for Bagley, but if he's not as good as Doncic, I'm going to be done with this organization. fwiw, I think Bagley has AD-type potential, it just comes down to whether or not he'll be able to reach that. With regards to Doncic, I have no doubt in my mind he can reach his.
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