I've Been a reader of kingsfans for a few years, this is my #1 post, I'm not sure whether it goes here or in personnel moves
In terms of coaching and personnel I think that the Kings would benefit most from better rebounding. The stats do not lie, this season the Kings are second to worst in rebounding differential in the NBA (only behind Golden State). The top two teams in positive rebounding differential are Utah and Dallas (scratches head). I think that rebounds would lead to more possessions, more second chance points and less second chance points for opponents; which would lead to more wins (especially all those ‘almost wins’).
However, I don’t just think it’s rebounding that is the problem, the person must also be able to score/hit an open jumper. In terms of Kenny Thomas and Justin Williams (he’s in the top 3 in rebounds per/48, but that doesn’t mean I’d necessarily play him), they both get the boards, but can’t hit the open jumper on the offensive end. Playing 4 offensive players against 5 defenders isn’t a good strategy. I’m offensive too
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I think the Kings could do better on the boards, particularly the starting guards. Mike Bibby averages 3.2 boards/game, putting him in the top 50 for guards, but in terms rebounds per 48 minutes he’s 113th/179 according to NBA.com. Yeah, I know he’s short, but there are more productive guards per 48 of similar height. Kevin Martin similarly averages 4.3 boards/game making him the 18th in rebounds/game for guards, but he’s 49th/179 in boards per 48 mins. I’d like to see Martin step up and produce 6ish boards/game.
I’m not that familiar with the college game so I’m not going to say who I think the kings should draft, just someone who will rebound. Everyone is talking about drafting a big, I agree. However, there are some players who have expiring contracts I think Petrie should acquire who might help the rebounding stat.
Anderson Varejao (I know he’s already been mentioned by others) has an expiring contract with the Cavs and is due for a raise, but with James, Ilgauskas and Hughes with huge contracts, he will probably leave wanting more money. Not the best scorer, but a very respectable 28/203 in terms of rebounds/48 for forwards.
Bonzi Wells we all know he’s going to ditch his current contract with the Rockets, but would he be willing to play for the Kings again? Also, where would he fit in the rotation, some guards would have playing time diminished or the Kings would have to play 3 guards defeating the point of my whole rebounding rant.
Andres Nocioni currently with the Bulls. Could hit the open jumper, not the greatest rebounder, but I’d say it would be a combination of Kenny/Corliss. Currently, He’s missing games with plantar fasciitis, but I would want him. You can’t teach hustle.
In terms of coaching and personnel I think that the Kings would benefit most from better rebounding. The stats do not lie, this season the Kings are second to worst in rebounding differential in the NBA (only behind Golden State). The top two teams in positive rebounding differential are Utah and Dallas (scratches head). I think that rebounds would lead to more possessions, more second chance points and less second chance points for opponents; which would lead to more wins (especially all those ‘almost wins’).
However, I don’t just think it’s rebounding that is the problem, the person must also be able to score/hit an open jumper. In terms of Kenny Thomas and Justin Williams (he’s in the top 3 in rebounds per/48, but that doesn’t mean I’d necessarily play him), they both get the boards, but can’t hit the open jumper on the offensive end. Playing 4 offensive players against 5 defenders isn’t a good strategy. I’m offensive too
.I think the Kings could do better on the boards, particularly the starting guards. Mike Bibby averages 3.2 boards/game, putting him in the top 50 for guards, but in terms rebounds per 48 minutes he’s 113th/179 according to NBA.com. Yeah, I know he’s short, but there are more productive guards per 48 of similar height. Kevin Martin similarly averages 4.3 boards/game making him the 18th in rebounds/game for guards, but he’s 49th/179 in boards per 48 mins. I’d like to see Martin step up and produce 6ish boards/game.
I’m not that familiar with the college game so I’m not going to say who I think the kings should draft, just someone who will rebound. Everyone is talking about drafting a big, I agree. However, there are some players who have expiring contracts I think Petrie should acquire who might help the rebounding stat.
Anderson Varejao (I know he’s already been mentioned by others) has an expiring contract with the Cavs and is due for a raise, but with James, Ilgauskas and Hughes with huge contracts, he will probably leave wanting more money. Not the best scorer, but a very respectable 28/203 in terms of rebounds/48 for forwards.
Bonzi Wells we all know he’s going to ditch his current contract with the Rockets, but would he be willing to play for the Kings again? Also, where would he fit in the rotation, some guards would have playing time diminished or the Kings would have to play 3 guards defeating the point of my whole rebounding rant.
Andres Nocioni currently with the Bulls. Could hit the open jumper, not the greatest rebounder, but I’d say it would be a combination of Kenny/Corliss. Currently, He’s missing games with plantar fasciitis, but I would want him. You can’t teach hustle.
