I thought I’d do something a little different for this post. In addition to a game summary, I’m gonna write some ideas and strategies about what I think could help make the Kings more successful. In addition, I’m going to pose a question of the day, that I’d love for you all to respond to. Well, here it goes!
Before I start, here’s an update on Bogi. He’s targeted November 7th as a return date, which, in my opinion, couldn’t come soon enough. They’re playin great without him, but once he comes back, that’s just another great scorer and distributer out there to help add to what’s already been a STELLAR offense.
I called into the Grant Napier Show the other day and talked to Doug about what he thinks of Harry Giles’ conditioning. His thoughts were basically, that Harry is simply not in NBA shape yet as far as conditioning goes. I would tend to agree with this, because he always looks gassed (and super sweaty) out there. He’s just gonna have to keep hitting that cardio to get his body NBA ready. But, in the meantime, Willie and Bagley can hold it down in the post for the Kings.
The Rotation –
IF everyone was healthy, I’d love to see this kind of a rotation-
STARTERS:
PG – Fox
SG – Bogdanivic
SF – Shumpert
PF – Bjelica
C – Cauley-Stein
6.) Hield
7.) Bagley
8.) Ferrell
9.) Giles
JUSTIFICATION – I think this starting group presents the best player at each position that is currently on the roster. I think Hield will start over Bogdan until Bogie gets back into playing shape, but ultimately I feel that this would be the best line up the Kings could throw out there. With each bench player I mentioned being a strong contributer on a regular basis as well.
GAME 5 SUMMARY –
This game featured a match up of two of the top 5 picks of the last draft class with Sacramento’s Marvin Bagley III and Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr. This was an intruiging matchup between two young, talented players that featured a lot of back and forth, and tit for tat scoring between the pairing. The Grizzlies road a strong 1st quarter into a halftime lead. But eventually, 2nd year player DeAaron Fox really started to take the game over in the second half, scoring at will (featuring a SAVAGE dunk to help the Kings retake the lead). Unfortunately for Memphis, Marc Gasol went down late in the 4th with a neck injury. He was slow to get up, and eventually would leave the game for the night. I wish him a speedy recovery. DeAaron Fox ended the night with 21/6/8 and helped lead the Kings to a 97-92 victory!
QUESTION OF THE DAY:
If you could assemble a line up of any Kings players, past or present, who would be your starting 5? (you can include a 6th man if you want to). Mine would be:
PG – Jason Williams
SG – Mitch Ritchmond
SF – Peja Stojakovic
PF – Jerry Lucas
C – Demarcus Cousins
6th Man – Bobby Jackson
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