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Sacramento Kings: Will Luke Walton Take Advantage of New Opportunity?

By John Kelly

Luke Walton is introduced as the Sacramento Kings new head coach on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the team practice facility inside the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS via Getty Images)
Luke Walton is introduced as the Sacramento Kings new head coach on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the team practice facility inside the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 08: Head coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings (L) talks with Trevor Ariza (R) during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 08: Head coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings (L) talks with Trevor Ariza (R) during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Good Coaches Utilize Players Strength/Improve Their Deficiencies

In the last 15 years, the only great coach that the Kings had was Rick Adelman. He was a master of taking the players he was given on the roster and coming up with a system that would have his personnel thrive under it. A great example was Brad Miller who had his best years with Adelman and the Kings as he made the All-Star game two years in a row.

This is not to say Miller was an average player, but rather it just shows how great Adelman was in bringing out the best in him and other players. Without Adelman, Miller would not have been an All-Star. Walton must copy this formula as the Kings will never be a destination that will attract superstars.

The good news is that Sacramento currently has a talented group of young players that can help the team for the long haul. It will be Walton’s now job to create a system where all of the Kings’ youngsters can thrive together.

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