I think Kuzma the player should in theory work great. All about that tag
Well there goes the hypothetical trade of Collins being included in the Holmes deal (and us getting our 1st back). On to the next…
Well there goes the hypothetical trade of Collins being included in the Holmes deal (and us getting our 1st back). On to the next…
Really not sure what the allure of Kuzma is. His surface level stats have never been that impressive and I’m not a big fan of his game either. I don’t think of him as the type of player McNair covets but only McNair knows that. Might have to do some more stat deep dives on this guy to see what the hoopla is all about.
Not real thrilled at the prospect of Kuzma being the (big?) move.
He's an upgrade but there would definitely be times where Kings fans on this board rate him as enemy number 1 and call to dump him for nothing when he stalls the offense, backs off to around the half court line and launches a falling 3 hahaha. Ironically enough, I think he ends up the PF version replacement of Buddy Hield. Both approach the game in a very similar manner with a very erratic nature to their games.
If he's anything like buddy I'd rather keep Barnes.
On the surface not impressed with Kuzma as well but maybe Brown can unlock some defense/new attitude from him who knowsThe surface level isn't great, but a bunch of smart people swear he's an elite defender and he's developed into an elite playmaking wing. And certainly a solid rebounder.
So I dunno. Too much smoke with how many good analytics guys like him. Deep dive absolutely necessary
That's his perception for sure, but why are some of his impact metrics so good? And Grants so poor?
Overall don't feel great about a big spend on either, but Monte pretty much put himself on a corner to make a splash FA call. Can't leave this offseason with Vezenkov and Colby Jones as the major additions
That's his perception for sure, but why are some of his impact metrics so good? And Grants so poor?
Overall don't feel great about a big spend on either, but Monte pretty much put himself on a corner to make a splash FA call. Can't leave this offseason with Vezenkov and Colby Jones as the major additions
How terrible would a FA consisting of Mo Wagner, Hamidou Diallo, HB, Lyles, and Vezenkov be to you guys?
I've been watching a lot of situational game footage from Kuz and Jerami Grant and at this point, I really think Jerami Grant is the way to go if the Kings are shooting for either. I was watching a good deal of what Grant did in Portland last year and I think he's a guy that can still get you that 20 per game on this team without much work. Kuz might be able to, but he's going to cut into the offense a bit to do it. Grant plays more under control with and without the ball where as Kuz will tend to kind of reset the offense on his own and call out a big for pick and roll hoping to get a running start at the defense. Both definitely would provide gains option wise at times but Grant is much more under control in the pocket as a face up scorer. He's really good at navigating doubles as well and dribbling in the middle of the paint and assessing his options. Grant's also tweaked his spot 3 a little which gives me reason to believe that his typical contract year production and efficiency might not dip this time since he'll be able to rip off threes more effectively on catch and shoot.
Grant is also a better defender and would ratchet things up on that end going into a playoff series. He can guard 3, 4, and small 5
Yeah, in watching Kuz and him they are different. Kuz is more of a gambling type of defender. He'll swipe, he'll chase down, etc. He creates more highlights whereas Grant is kind of more based on squaring up and positioning. Athletically Kuz is a gazelle and actually doesn't back down from contact but Grant has more heft and strength for sure.
I will say for both that it's quite impressive in terms how much they have developed as players having not really payed super close attention to either the last few seasons. Grant made the right call going to Detroit. He's come such a long way with his offensive skill. Kuz is still kind of working based on natural talent but he does have talent for sure. Grant is more under control, Kuz is more boom/bust on both ends.
With all the talk of Jerami Grant what about Grant Williams? Versatile defender who's shot a combined 40% from 3 the last 2 years. Put Monk / Huerter / Keegan / Williams behind the 3 point line and force defenses to guard Domas straight up
With all the talk of Jerami Grant what about Grant Williams? Versatile defender who's shot a combined 40% from 3 the last 2 years. Put Monk / Huerter / Keegan / Williams behind the 3 point line and force defenses to guard Domas straight up
Yeah he's looking more likely after the Celtics tanked his value, my only concern with a Sabonis/Williams/Huerter/Murray line up with Fox is that you have zero lob threats for Fox when he gets into the lane and only Fox as a lob threat for Sabonis. I think the Kings should try copy the Nuggets in some way and get a above the rim 4 (AG/MPJ) to feast on Fox's attack/Sabonis passing. But Grant on a middle tier to cheap deal is way better than paying for Kuzma/Barnes/Grant. If the Kings could get both Grant Williams and Christian Wood that would be great.Grant Williams been my guy for awhile. Excellent way to upgrade the defense, but don't lose your offensive spacing.