Vlade saying that trades and FA is the next step. Also says he believes that Papa is more ready to play in the NBA than Chriss and Bender right now.Just heard that Vlade is going to join Grant on his show at three o'clock.
Just heard that Vlade is going to join Grant on his show at three o'clock.
Quick reminder about the time Kings fans were throwing themselves off bridges for that idiot Petrie drafting a teenager euro unknown named Predrag Stojakovic. Wait and see.
He already blew up at a caller for asking him how he thinks these picks made Willie feel. I'm sure he expected the caller to say Demarcus's name, because Grant started yelling before the caller could say "Willie Cauley-Stein"Can't wait to hear how Boogie completely ruined our draft night.
I don't think anyone has a problem with Papagiannis. The biggest problem is the fact that we already have the best C in the NBA, DeMarcus. Papagiannis is talented, no doubt about it.
I don't think anyone has a problem with Papagiannis. The biggest problem is the fact that we already have the best C in the NBA, DeMarcus. Papagiannis is talented, no doubt about it.
Would you rather have a rookie getting big minutes or vets?That's what everyone who's "against" this draft is arguing. If we're looking at this draft in a vacuum with no context, it's near impossible to be mad at the haul we came out with considering how little we had to give up. But we 100% failed at making our team better for next season to convince Cousins to stay, which is by far the most important thing for our franchise to do at this point. Also the organizational change in team philosophy from the FO from "win now" to "plan for the future" is fairly frustrating.
Would you rather have a rookie getting big minutes or vets?
I'm in the same exact boat. You'd think that after all these talks of playoffs, we would've drafted guys who fit at least fit around our franchise player and maybe even be able to contribute a little in their 1st year. I think we'll just have to trust Vlade on this one. Hopefully he can at least improve our developmental team.... that will be the biggest key going forward with this franchise. Papagiannis, Richardson, and Skal are all extremely talented.I'd rather have rookies that can provide depth in positions we need and can grow to be players that can fit around our franchise cornerstones (DMC and WCS).
That's what everyone who's "against" this draft is arguing. If we're looking at this draft in a vacuum with no context, it's near impossible to be mad at the haul we came out with considering how little we had to give up. But we 100% failed at making our team better for next season to convince Cousins to stay, which is by far the most important thing for our franchise to do at this point. Also the organizational change in team philosophy from the FO from "win now" to "plan for the future" is fairly frustrating.
I'm in the same exact boat. You'd think that after all these talks of playoffs, we would've drafted guys who fit at least fit around our franchise player and maybe even be able to contribute a little in their 1st year. I think we'll just have to trust Vlade on this one. Hopefully he can at least improve our developmental team.... that will be the biggest key going forward with this franchise. Papagiannis, Richardson, and Skal are all extremely talented.
On the radio, Vlade was asked about Bogdanovich and if he's coming over next year and Vlade said well....hold on....I still have to talk to his agent about this year.
Maybe we get that kid over this year......I'd love for this kid to come over this year based on the video and his reputation and intangibles.
To be honest, Bodjan coming over this year could be the best for his long term career in the NBA.
If he doesn't come over and the Kings sign a high priced FA, like Courtney Lee or similar player, and Malachi earns some PT, he may not be able to crack the rotation if he comes over in a year or two.
If he comes now, his main competition, as of today is McCLemore and Richardson. The door would be open for him to be a starting Shooting Guard on an NBA team, which could mean a lot more money down the road.
The thing is that unlike other teams not trying to rebuild right now our talent base on the roster is very thin. It's Cousins and Willie, Gay to a lesser extent and that's it.
So pretty much we claim to be beyond the rebuilding phase, but failed to assemble a core of players able to grow together like the Wolves or Thunder did.
Cousins alone can't carry us very far. Cousins with a couple of solid role players can maybe carry us into the first roun, but most likely not further. FA is not our friend most of the time and you have to give value in order to receive value in trades.
Adding more upside to the team doesn't sound like a bad idea. Maybe we did just that with those picks. Who knows. Lets wait and see.
he'll have no trouble getting us to give him at least $20M for a three-year deal,
Would you rather have a rookie getting big minutes or vets?
I'm thinking this is the plan. Draft for the future and build next years team through FA and trades. Unfortunately FA has never really been kind to usBasically, they didn't get guys that will help next year. Vlade plans to do that via trade and Free Agency. When you take this many big men, then you can imagine that Kosta is being dealt. Especially since you may still go after Ryan Anderson in FA.
So you have to hope they get improvements via FA and trades. Maybe Anderson, Courtney Lee and Rondo. Not sure how much of a jump that is in talent. Eventually, the Kings need to get another all-star type player.
What guards are you talking about?What vets are you talking about? Because the last time I checked, we have a vastly underachieving Ben McLemore and Collison who is almost certainly going to be suspended. And it's foolish to think we'd be the first choice for basically any quality FA on the market.
We had the opportunity to fill in much needed depth with quality upside guards, which would have left us only needing to sign a vet or 2 to fill in the back-court. As of now, we're in need of a full guard rotation overhaul.
Egads, I hope not. Middle aged #28 pick from years ago. You hope he works out, but tying up a big cap space sight unseen is iffy.
I don't see why it has to be one or the other. Good teams are always looking to their future while trying to stay good in the present. Most started that process BEFORE they became good.
Teams that are always looking for that big move that will make them a contender usually find themselves wallowing in the lottery every year.