About this episode
The episode discusses the Kings' poor start to the season and the various issues surrounding the team's direction and management.
The Kings are off to a 3–7 start — and confusion reigns from top to bottom. In this episode of KingsPod2020 , we go deep on the franchise's current direction (or lack thereof) with a breakdown that follows the real-life chaos chronologically: Early Takeaways from the 3–7 Start We open with a state-of-the-union rant: the Kings are playing small, soft, and scattered. The LaVine rumors loom — and nothing on the court makes sense. Keon Ellis Deserves More Minutes One of the best defenders on the team is getting ghosted. We talk about how Keon could fix some of what's wrong — if the staff would just play him. Doug Christie Is the Head Coach — Period It's not an interim situation. Doug Christie is the coach now. We analyze his strengths, his shortcomings, and whether he was even the right pick. Scott Perry's Front Office Shakeups Perry's recent moves — including dumping Jonas, adding big-name guards, and clearing cap — get a full breakdown. We question the long-term vision. Vivek Is Still in the Way From tunnel vision on celebrity names to his track record of derailments, we outline why ownership remains the Kings' biggest liability. The Week Ahead + Ja Morant Rumors We preview the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Geoff, Toke
Topics covered
- Kings performance
- coaching changes
- front office decisions
- player minutes
- trade rumors
- franchise direction
Keywords
- Kings
- Doug Christie
- Keon Ellis
- Scott Perry
- Vivek
- Ja Morant
- NBA
- basketball
- trade rumors
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kings, Sacramento
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