I guess I'm lost. Maybe RA is a genius, but I'm kind of confused by his approach.
The Kings go out and get Reef as the replacement for their hole at PF. Yet, spend the entire preseason not getting him legit work with the starters. So, that's going to hurt Reef (and the teams) gel time during the regular season.
Granted, Reef might not start ... which is my next point ... How could you NOT start Shareef? Kenny is a servicable player. But, he's 6'7". He'll get thumped by the PFs in the west - especially in the playoffs. He's also duplicating the skills of every other player on the court. How many jump shooters that can't create off the dribble do you need on the court? You've got Peja, you've got Miller, you've got Kenny. For the most part Bonzi can create and Bibby can create (although he's not shown it this preseason). Reef is the biggest threat with the ball on the court at any point in time. He can score it from outside, inside and pass with the best on the team.
Next point - for a coach that is "anti" the quick shot ... he sure let's his guys get away with it. It's sickening to watch Peja jack up a three from 5 steps behind the three point line ... with a hand in his face ... with 15 seconds on the shot clock. This team is settling for shots they can get at any point in time and at any point in the shot clock. He needs to clamp down on it, but it is being done more and more rather than less and less.
Which brings me to the next issue I have -- this team needs to quit running all the time. The dynamics have changed and they have two players that can draw doubles in the post. These two players, while not King mainstays from the past, are easily just as talented. When I've watched this preseason the players that stimulate ball movement in the halfcourt sets are Bonzi and Reef. Where is our vaunted passing? Why are we barfing up dumb shots?
I also have to say this - I just think the team needs to reevaluate the options on offense. Reef may not have led crap teams to the playoffs ... but he's the most efficient scorer on the floor. He gets the opponents into foul trouble, he draws doubles and can find the open man, he can score on almost anyone. I don't see how letting Peja jack up crud is a better option.
I'm thinking the shots per game should range something like this - for the most part:
Bibby: 8-10
The Kings go out and get Reef as the replacement for their hole at PF. Yet, spend the entire preseason not getting him legit work with the starters. So, that's going to hurt Reef (and the teams) gel time during the regular season.
Granted, Reef might not start ... which is my next point ... How could you NOT start Shareef? Kenny is a servicable player. But, he's 6'7". He'll get thumped by the PFs in the west - especially in the playoffs. He's also duplicating the skills of every other player on the court. How many jump shooters that can't create off the dribble do you need on the court? You've got Peja, you've got Miller, you've got Kenny. For the most part Bonzi can create and Bibby can create (although he's not shown it this preseason). Reef is the biggest threat with the ball on the court at any point in time. He can score it from outside, inside and pass with the best on the team.
Next point - for a coach that is "anti" the quick shot ... he sure let's his guys get away with it. It's sickening to watch Peja jack up a three from 5 steps behind the three point line ... with a hand in his face ... with 15 seconds on the shot clock. This team is settling for shots they can get at any point in time and at any point in the shot clock. He needs to clamp down on it, but it is being done more and more rather than less and less.
Which brings me to the next issue I have -- this team needs to quit running all the time. The dynamics have changed and they have two players that can draw doubles in the post. These two players, while not King mainstays from the past, are easily just as talented. When I've watched this preseason the players that stimulate ball movement in the halfcourt sets are Bonzi and Reef. Where is our vaunted passing? Why are we barfing up dumb shots?
I also have to say this - I just think the team needs to reevaluate the options on offense. Reef may not have led crap teams to the playoffs ... but he's the most efficient scorer on the floor. He gets the opponents into foul trouble, he draws doubles and can find the open man, he can score on almost anyone. I don't see how letting Peja jack up crud is a better option.
I'm thinking the shots per game should range something like this - for the most part:
Bibby: 8-10
Who needs a scoring PG when you have 4 other players who can score? They are all good jump shooters. We just don't need the PG doing anything more than initiating the offense.
Miller: 10-11
Miller is a great player, but not a guy that is accustomed to taking a high volume of shots. He gets his by being at the right place, and forcing him to take shots would be a mistake, I think.
Bonzi: 10 - 12
He's going to take his fair share of shots, and if they are smart, I'm cool. He's a good player.
Peja: 15-17
He is one of the best shooters in the league, but isn't very good when trying to create that shot for himself. He ends up puking up a LOT of dumb shots. For maximum efficiency ... let's get his feet set and allow Reef/Bonzi to draw that double and let Peja stand wide open.
Reef: 16-18
I think this guy should be the focal point of the offense. He is capable of stepping in for Webber. He may not become the same player as Webber, but he can handle close to that load.
icon telling me I don't know what I am talking about because Adelman is the best coach in the world. 
