Kings @ Blazers (Pre-Season) Game Discussion
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We've seen rather more of Bellinelli than we have of McLemore. If anything, we've seen enough of Bellinelli to know that he hasn't proven to be appreciably better as a starter than McLemore. McLemore hasn't earned the starting spot, but Bellinelli hasn't, either. Not really.
I've always been defense over offense, so my personal preference is the guy who plays better defense. But, I could live with either guy starting.
I've always been defense over offense, so my personal preference is the guy who plays better defense. But, I could live with either guy starting.
Takeaways
-Koufos should be anchor of the second unit, Cousins and he are similar as paint protectors so no need to have them both out there from the get go.
-Saw glimpses of Rondo/Boogie connection in the 3rd quarter
-WCS made a difference, rebounding is iffy but his speed, length and energy came through from game 1 of pre season. Solid debut.
-Bellineli, WOW! Can't expect that every game, but best shooting display I have seen since at least K-Mart was here.
- Collison very nice second stint after looking rusty in the first.
-Ben needs to do something in these next games, i think the up and down pace affected him worst as his poor decision making really shone through.
-Rudy looked like a Monstar took his skills. Safe to say that's his stinker of the month, can't really worry though, he will come around.
-Acy looked pedestrian, should only play in spots.
-Anderson was playing solid wing D(a need on this squad), couldn't hit a shot though.
-Koufos should be anchor of the second unit, Cousins and he are similar as paint protectors so no need to have them both out there from the get go.
-Saw glimpses of Rondo/Boogie connection in the 3rd quarter
-WCS made a difference, rebounding is iffy but his speed, length and energy came through from game 1 of pre season. Solid debut.
-Bellineli, WOW! Can't expect that every game, but best shooting display I have seen since at least K-Mart was here.
- Collison very nice second stint after looking rusty in the first.
-Ben needs to do something in these next games, i think the up and down pace affected him worst as his poor decision making really shone through.
-Rudy looked like a Monstar took his skills. Safe to say that's his stinker of the month, can't really worry though, he will come around.
-Acy looked pedestrian, should only play in spots.
-Anderson was playing solid wing D(a need on this squad), couldn't hit a shot though.
After one game I would say my hope is that we can get to this sooner than later
Starters:
Rondo
Ben
Gay
WCS
Cuz
Bench:
Collison
Bellineli
Casspi
Gay/Cuz/WCS
Koufos
Karl will have to stagger Cuz and Rudy, I think one of them should be on the floor at all times with WCS thrown in there at times as well.
Starters:
Rondo
Ben
Gay
WCS
Cuz
Bench:
Collison
Bellineli
Casspi
Gay/Cuz/WCS
Koufos
Karl will have to stagger Cuz and Rudy, I think one of them should be on the floor at all times with WCS thrown in there at times as well.
Fear is for babies and teams who have no confidence in themselves. I have faith in George Karl and will leave the decision on minutes to him. We have a 1200+ win coach. It's time for people like Grant to quit second guessing him.
We aren't the same old Sacramento Kings who've been kicked around the bottom of the barrel for almost a decade. It's a different attitude, a different culture and I'm already liking it.
GO KINGS!
We aren't the same old Sacramento Kings who've been kicked around the bottom of the barrel for almost a decade. It's a different attitude, a different culture and I'm already liking it.
GO KINGS!
Marco is a better passer, ball handler and consistent shooter. No doubt at this point.
Those things may be more valuable with the bench lineup while bens role as a defender, runner and hopefully more consistent shooter is a fit with the starters.
If you use this game for Marco as the standard then sure, start him. But they aren't nearly as far apart in productivity as you are suggesting
Those things may be more valuable with the bench lineup while bens role as a defender, runner and hopefully more consistent shooter is a fit with the starters.
If you use this game for Marco as the standard then sure, start him. But they aren't nearly as far apart in productivity as you are suggesting
I think the first unit was way too sloppy to fully condemn Ben. He should obviously do better but the first unit overall looked like they needed way more reps together. Cuz was Cuz but I didn't like those threes he was taking and in general he spent too much time in the perimeter. Rudy looked like he had just woken up. Koufos is a rock but I think he fits better with the second unit. The main issue I see is what will happen at the 4 because Cuz need to play 5 imo. WCS is the guy, question is will Karl start a rook? Otherwise I see it being Rondo, Ben, Casspi, Gay, Cuz opening night.