Greenspan 101
G-League
No one can argue that these three attributes separate contenders from pretenders:
1) Talent, of course, being healthy players that show they have the skills to excel
2) Leadership, be it players and/or coaching
3) Identity, meaning what makes a team a team.
The Kings have struggled this season because of some lack of leadership, but mainly an absence of identity. Look at the teams we know are going to be contenders, and we all can see they have an identity: Detroit (known for superior team defense and offensive chemistry), San Antonio (defensive-minded core with enough individual offensive talent to beat almost anyone on almost any night), Phoenix (soft on defense, but unmatched in the open court). No team in any sport in at least the last decade has won on talent alone aside from the Yankees, what, six years ago?
Artest will strengthen the Kings' two weaknesses, leadership and identity. Sure there are more talented players, but most significant is that Artest should improve the team core with adding instant leadership and help develop an identity. Things should be looking up!
1) Talent, of course, being healthy players that show they have the skills to excel
2) Leadership, be it players and/or coaching
3) Identity, meaning what makes a team a team.
The Kings have struggled this season because of some lack of leadership, but mainly an absence of identity. Look at the teams we know are going to be contenders, and we all can see they have an identity: Detroit (known for superior team defense and offensive chemistry), San Antonio (defensive-minded core with enough individual offensive talent to beat almost anyone on almost any night), Phoenix (soft on defense, but unmatched in the open court). No team in any sport in at least the last decade has won on talent alone aside from the Yankees, what, six years ago?
Artest will strengthen the Kings' two weaknesses, leadership and identity. Sure there are more talented players, but most significant is that Artest should improve the team core with adding instant leadership and help develop an identity. Things should be looking up!
