What Kings Starting Line Up should really look like

I think it’s possible that Jimmer could crack the starting lineup sometime this season, but right now, I prefer MT with Jimmer coming of the bench. MT is more of a true 2 guard, and I’d like to see Jimmer playing more PG when he comes in. He doesn’t have the NBA experience to start yet.

With Hayes, I don’t ever want to see Hayes coming off the bench unless something really is broken. Hayes is a much better defender than JJ. We can put him on any 3,4, or 5. In addition, he doesn’t need the ball offensively. He is a great match with Cuz, because Cuz will be a big part of the offense and won’t need to get into foul trouble guarding the toughest 4/5.

If you think Hayes’ size knocks him out of the starting line-up you have studied much about him. He gets assigned to the other team’s best front court player.

I am actually quite excited about the line up as PW has set it. bringing Jimmer and Hickson off the bench is going to give us a huge energy and they can light up other team’s second units. I’m confident Jimmer won’t have a problem coming off the bench. I hope JJ is the same way, but I’m not so sure.

We know you already want to change the lineup, and will. You really don’t need to pass it by us this year. Just carry on.

The only thing I would change is Thorton starts over Jimmer, Salmons over Outlaw, and out team captian the Chuck Wagon over Hickson.

Well, at least we agree on Tyreke and Cousins starting…

Reke, Jimmer, Marcus, Salmon, Outlaw, Hayes, DeMarcus, JJ and JT

We’d see Reke, Jimmer, Marcus and Salmons playing at the guard spots
We’d see Reke, Salmons, Outlaw playing at the SF spots
And, we’d see DeMarcus & Hayes starting and JJ & JT rotating in as backup with JT playing the PF because of his outside shot when on the court with JJ.

But, to me, the best starting lineup would be Reke, Salmons, Outlaw, Hayes & DeMarcus. It provides the most experience, defense and scoring mix. Not necessarily the best offense, but good offense without bad defense.

I’d have Thornton off the bench at the 2, because he’s a guy that needs a lot of attempts to get his points, and won’t get them on the court with Tyreke unless Reke evolves into a pass first guard. I’d have Jimmer at Point because he has the best mix of ball handling, passing and outside shooting. And, I think he has shown the best skill at shooting off the dribble, which is critical for your play makers.

Based on what my starting lineup would be, I think this team is a solid PG and starting SF/stretch PF away from having a solid roster at both ends of the court. I would love to see AK47. Eventually Jimmer could fill the PG spot which would allow Tyreke to move to the 2 and Salmons to the 3. But, in lieu of another starting caliber SF, we’re going to have to rely on improvement by Donte or the quick development of Honeycutt.