Problems as I see it...

[16to93]

I think that the Kings need to change their SF and/or C positions. Brad Miller is usually weak on the boards and does not block very many shots. Give this team some time and I think they will definately have enoguh offense. So Brad Miller, a scoring center, is not what the team needs. I would trade him for a center who is more defensive minded. And Peja just shoots. Hasn't been getting rebounds, little assists, and has a steal here and there. But all he does his score.

My 2 cents.

 

[Bricklayer]

OK. Put your same analysis on Phoenix. They have a major player injured and have also added new players to their roster. But have they missed a beat from last season to this season? No. The Kings have a nucleus of 3 major players, have added new players and do not have a major player injured. Have they gotten it together yet? No. Please stop making excuses for paid professionals. You don't have to in Phoenix. Why in Sac? Because the coach can't seem to get everyone on the same page.

MUCH different situation. Look at the personnel -- what Phoenix did was go out and add ROLE players, guys who knew from the moment they arrived in town exactly what they had to do. And then handed the ball to Nash and let him make them look good.

What the Kings have done is not only turn over the whole roster, but add in guys who ARE not roleplayers, never have been (I count exactly two out of first 11 -- Skinner and Hart). We also do not have, and did not add, an obvious leader. Result = a bunch of guys who are all used to being primary offensive players struggling to feel their way into teamhood, and no Steve Nash-like leader to bring it all together on the court. Throw in a MUCH more complicated offensive scheme, and one that really thrives on familiarity and chemistry, and its not hard to see how we've gotten off to the rocky start.

 

[kingsfan916]

I think it's our bench. Adleman is not playing them correctly.

The bench should be Williamson (why the hell hasn't he played Williamson? former 6th man), Thomas, Hart, Skinner. THAT'S IT! Maybe 3-5 minutes to Martin. And USE THEM! Before they have a chance to get a rythem Adleman pulls them out. Adleman is the reason why the bench is playing so poorly.

I agree,in the preseason game vs. Portland he did great. Also i think Garcia is getting way too much playing time. Garcia is a rookie while Corliss is a veteran, we really need to put his experience and aggressiveness to good use.

 

[flipnsac]

MUCH different situation. Look at the personnel -- what Phoenix did was go out and add ROLE players, guys who knew from the moment they arrived in town exactly what they had to do. And then handed the ball to Nash and let him make them look good.

What the Kings have done is not only turn over the whole roster, but add in guys who ARE not roleplayers, never have been (I count exactly two out of first 11 -- Skinner and Hart). We also do not have, and did not add, an obvious leader. Result = a bunch of guys who are all used to being primary offensive players struggling to feel their way into teamhood, and no Steve Nash-like leader to bring it all together on the court. Throw in a MUCH more complicated offensive scheme, and one that really thrives on familiarity and chemistry, and its not hard to see how we've gotten off to the rocky start.

You just confirmed my position. There is a coaching system that puts everyone on the same page in Phoenix. There isn't in Sac.

 

[tyrant]

we should wait. when we go 4-15, then we should worry.

 

[uolj]

You just confirmed my position. There is a coaching system that puts everyone on the same page in Phoenix. There isn't in Sac.

From 1999-2003, every year roleplayers were brought in and integrated seamlessly by Adelman's system. It has always been one of his strengths and one of his greatest accomplishments as the Kings coach. But this year, because two games into the season the team doesn't look like it's on the same page, you ignore those other clear examples that contradict your position?

 

[Rockin' in the Free World]

Sure, there's a reason D'Antoni got coach of the year, but I think the biggest reason's name is Steve Nash, who other than Tim Duncan and Shaq (maybe KG too) has got to be the biggest impact player in the NBA.
I agree with Brick, frequently player recruitement (read - general management) determines player roles by recruiting roleplayers from the outset. The Kings have not done that and are looking to develop roles, probably going to take a while but I think Adelman is up to the challenge, I just hope the players are as well.

 

[King4Life]

It's too late now, but I think the Kings should have tried getting PJ Brown. Sure he's old, but he's tough defensively and he can rebound. That acquisition would complement Miller's scoring/passing.

 

[Packt]

Not exactly true. There isn't a shotblocker in the league that can make up for repeated penetration. It'll help, but that shotblocker is going to be on the bench quite a bit do to foul trouble.

Legit shotblockers will deter penetration from the offset. Make it tough for them to score inside, and they'll settle for jumpers instead of trying for lay-ups. And it would lessen our need to constantly collapse on someone like Nash who likes to penetrate and kick out to teammates wide open on the perimeter.

I'm not saying a shotblocker would solve everything, but it would mask some of our problems, and give us good foundation on the defensive end.

 

[Kings113]

It's too late now, but I think the Kings should have tried getting PJ Brown. Sure he's old, but he's tough defensively and he can rebound. That acquisition would complement Miller's scoring/passing.

Some others though that too, me included.

 

[VF21]

^^Based on what I saw tonight, I think Petrie brought exactly the right player into the fold. SAR >>>>> PJ Brown at least for our team.

 

[Kings113]

^^Based on what I saw tonight, I think Petrie brought exactly the right player into the fold. SAR >>>>> PJ Brown at least for our team.

Ah, he meant starter, I meant back-up. I assume the others did also.