[News] Scott Perry is the new GM of Sacramento Kings
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I dont know about Kuminga. While he fits the "buy a young player under value because he is in a bad situation" description, he really isnt elite in anything.
I would be okay with losing only monk for him, but i am sceptical about the fit with domas.
Lets see.
They try getting a young player with some kind of upside though, which is positive news.
I would be okay with losing only monk for him, but i am sceptical about the fit with domas.
Lets see.
They try getting a young player with some kind of upside though, which is positive news.
He's an upgrade defensively so I think the idea is ultimately he replaces DDR with Keegan as the front court buffer to Domas or whoever is playing C and Keegan will get more shots under this scenario while Zach and Dennis are also going to be huge 3 pt threats. The bench pieces will all integrate nicely in this system too, and Eubanks can be Domas light while Maxime can bring even more shooting to the table.
While I'm reluctant to give up on Carter I see this as a pretty big swing with homerun potential. Especially if we can get rid of Deebo for a pick down the road.
BuddyBuckets
G-League
KC compared Kuminga to Aaron Gordon Orlando days. Honestly didn't even think about that but makes so much sense.
Young, Immature, super athletic, wanted to be "the guy", questionable shooter, questionable defender, but all the tools if they'd just accept a role.
It wasnt until Gordon got to Denver that he became this amazing role player. If the Kings could get Kuminga to buy into that and work on his defense/3, that'd be amazing.
Young, Immature, super athletic, wanted to be "the guy", questionable shooter, questionable defender, but all the tools if they'd just accept a role.
It wasnt until Gordon got to Denver that he became this amazing role player. If the Kings could get Kuminga to buy into that and work on his defense/3, that'd be amazing.
gunks
Hall of Famer
Why is the kid who won't buy into his role playing alongside a future 1st ballot HOFer going to suddenly "get it" when arriving in Sac of all places?
I'm not too enamored with trading for Kuminga. Seems like a dummy who can occasionally score in bunches.
BuddyBuckets
G-League
I don't really judge anyone for not fitting in with Curry and Dray. The only thing they want out of guys is high level 3&D. Kuminga isn't that right now.
The comparison is really that Gordon in Orlando at age 22 was known as a guy who wanted to be a star. He wasn't concerned with playing defense and he sure as hell wasn't a good 3pt shooter.
Fast forward 5 years and Denver has one of the best role playing 4s in the league, capable of bringing the ball up the court, playing defense, getting out in transition, and acts as an enforcer.
Will Kuminga become that? Maybe not. But if the price is essentially Carter, most fans are happy to take that chance. If the price is Keon/Murray/or a 1st, most would rather pass. But he is 22 and the Kings are forward starved, he could become a long term solution next to Keegan/Sabonis.
gunks
Hall of Famer
I think Perry may be undervaluing Carter as well. He was barely healthy last season, and when he did play his counting stats were pretty meh, but eye test wise the guy popped when he was on the floor.
We still have guards on guards from the Monte days though, so I guess I can't get too mad about a trade that would make us bigger haha
We still have guards on guards from the Monte days though, so I guess I can't get too mad about a trade that would make us bigger haha
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Don't get ahead of yourself Perry. Petrie wasn't smarter than the whole room either.
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