Roster Construction
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I think once healthy, we roll:
Fox
DDV
Holiday
Barnes
Sabonis
with
Mitchell
Lamb
Harkless
Metu/Lyles
Holmes
as your 10 man rotation. And you still have Jackson/Metu (or Lyles)/Jones/Len as your even deeper bench options. I think it makes more sense to start DDV for now since you can swing him to the 3 in smaller Fox/Mitchell/DDV lineups and Mitchell is obviously better suited to handle a primary ball-handler role for the bench.
Serious influx of talent, length and defense on the wing in particular. Impressive.
Fox
DDV
Holiday
Barnes
Sabonis
with
Mitchell
Lamb
Harkless
Metu/Lyles
Holmes
as your 10 man rotation. And you still have Jackson/Metu (or Lyles)/Jones/Len as your even deeper bench options. I think it makes more sense to start DDV for now since you can swing him to the 3 in smaller Fox/Mitchell/DDV lineups and Mitchell is obviously better suited to handle a primary ball-handler role for the bench.
Serious influx of talent, length and defense on the wing in particular. Impressive.
I think we gotta just start smaller and go
Fox
DDV/Mitchell
Holliday/Lamb
Barnes
DS
That's the unit that was giving the Wolves the most trouble last night and having multiple strong perimeter defenders (Moe Harkless is no longer our only perimeter guy aside from Davion who won't get toasted possession by possession) could help make up for the fact that we don't really have a true shot blocker on the roster (Fingers crossed Queta eventually gets there)
Fox
DDV/Mitchell
Holliday/Lamb
Barnes
DS
That's the unit that was giving the Wolves the most trouble last night and having multiple strong perimeter defenders (Moe Harkless is no longer our only perimeter guy aside from Davion who won't get toasted possession by possession) could help make up for the fact that we don't really have a true shot blocker on the roster (Fingers crossed Queta eventually gets there)
This is a good question. I think as constructed the only thing for sure is that this is a Fox/Barnes/Sabonis team. Then around them they shift if they need to. Personally, I think Lyles is an upgrade over Metu. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start. I'm guessing small ball will still be the way but Sabonis changes the whole dynamic there because they now have a legit post option that can generate points so the Kings guards manufacturing points for the bigs isn't nearly as necessary.
All I know is Buddy Hield played in all but 4 games during his Kings tenure and we'll never see him in a Kings uniform again. Being real and waiting to see who the roster cut casualties are, I think @The_Jamal got it fairly spot on.
Kansas is Duke #2 for me when it comes to busts. Paul Pierce probably fell 6 spots in the draft a quarter century ago because Kansas has had that rep. I think he also pulled a commitment from UA so that soured me on him. But I think he's a very interesting guy who might have put his head on. He'll get an opportunity here if he wants it.
PG - Fox (18 min) / Mitchell (30 min)
SG - DiVincenzo (30 min) / Fox (18 min)
SF - Holiday (30 min) / Barnes (18 min)
PF - Barnes (16 min) / Lyles (24 min) / Sabonis (12 min)
C - Sabonis (22 min) / Holmes (26 min)
Fox= 36 min
Barnes = 34 min
Sabonis = 34 min
DiVincenzo = 30 min
Holiday = 30 min
Mitchell = 30 min
Holmes = 26 min
Lyles = 24 min
I really just hope we see Fox, Mitchell, & DiVincenzo get at least 28 mpg or more per night.
SG - DiVincenzo (30 min) / Fox (18 min)
SF - Holiday (30 min) / Barnes (18 min)
PF - Barnes (16 min) / Lyles (24 min) / Sabonis (12 min)
C - Sabonis (22 min) / Holmes (26 min)
Fox= 36 min
Barnes = 34 min
Sabonis = 34 min
DiVincenzo = 30 min
Holiday = 30 min
Mitchell = 30 min
Holmes = 26 min
Lyles = 24 min
I really just hope we see Fox, Mitchell, & DiVincenzo get at least 28 mpg or more per night.
Gentry has a tool box on the wing now. Personally, I think Lamb is the upside guy. He can run pnr and if he can get his shot back he's the Bazemore replacement. Holiday/JJ/Harkless are the up in your grill guys. That's 18 fouls there for the taking. With JJ, maybe a few of those could be flagrants. haha.
I think if you pair it down to a 9 man rotation, Lamb is certainly going to play over Lyles. This looks pretty close to correct though with maybe a few less combined Sabonis/Holmes minutes.
And while we're all of a sudden wing-city, I don't think Harkless leaves the rotation either. He's been too good and should excel even more with the defensive help that's on the way.
And while we're all of a sudden wing-city, I don't think Harkless leaves the rotation either. He's been too good and should excel even more with the defensive help that's on the way.
It wouldn't surprise me to see Harkless rejoin the starting 5 (familiarity) and pair back up with Barnes either. They've been a super successful 3/4 combo and Harkless is better suited than Holiday or Lamb to shift down to the 4. Lets you bring DDV along in a less stressful minutes role too while he continues to rehab.
So:
Fox
Holiday
Harkless
Barnes
Sabonis
with some ridiculous firepower off the bench:
Mitchell
DDV
Lamb
Lyles
Holmes
Interchangeable and flexible everywhere outside of the Sabonis/Holmes offensive fit.
So:
Fox
Holiday
Harkless
Barnes
Sabonis
with some ridiculous firepower off the bench:
Mitchell
DDV
Lamb
Lyles
Holmes
Interchangeable and flexible everywhere outside of the Sabonis/Holmes offensive fit.
Lamb is the real swiss army knife. He's a G/F in the best way. Can run pnr and thrives in that UCONN style of off the ball movement, and has the length to guard up. Harkless is a SF/PF that thrives guarding 2's. Lyles is a stretch 4. DDV is another combo G that either allows Davion to move next to Fox or gets that spot himself. JJ is a pure wing defender. Holiday is a legit SG/SF defender. They all cover the board on what they can do.
I don't see it as an issue. Lamb is absolutely a wing in today's game and Monte's 2 year love of DDV is a pretty clear indication he wants him as a core piece of this team moving forward. I think there's room to support everybody with how versatile we randomly are now across the board: Mitchell can flex 1-2, DDV can flex 1-3, Holiday can flex 2-3 (and to the 4 on rare occasion), Lamb can flex 2-3, Harkless can flex 3-4, Barnes can flex 3-4. Lyles and Metu are both 4-5 flexible. Sabonis should be a C only, but you can obviously play him at the 4 if needed. Really, Holmes is the only stationary "stuck" guy on the team positionally.
