Summary and Conclusion
Let us review the nuggets we have picked up so far. Ben McLemore is the more efficient offensive player, but Michael Carter-Williams produces more offensive statistics. Carter-Williams defensive statistical production is greater as well. The advanced metrics rate McLemore as the better offensive player and Carter-Williams as the better defensive player. VORP, also, rates Carter-Williams as the better player, but win shares per 48 minutes prefers McLemore. McLemore has a definite advantage in being healthier and staying on the court.
So, which side of the trade should the Kings want to own?
I believe the Kings made the correct choice in keeping Ben McLemore. Carter-Williams is a year plus older, is a significantly worse offensive player, and that injury history scares me. Ben McLemore is 23 years old and by no means a finished product. If the Kings can improve his defense this season, he will improve his advanced metrics and rocket past Carter-Williams in that area.
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There is a chance the Kings still make this trade and if they can get the Bucks to improve their offer it might be worth the Kings while, but straight up I would prefer to have Ben McLemore to Michael Carter-Williams if I am the Sacramento Kings.