The playoffs are in full swing at the moment, and for some of the teams that missed the playoffs, they have entered the offseason. And there are some teams whose main players are going to be fully out of contract this offseason and become free agents. How to keep these players has become a top priority for these teams.
This year, the Kings failed to beat their opponents in the playoffs and qualified for the playoffs. It's a shame indeed. The reason why the Kings didn't make the playoffs this year was more because they suffered a wave of injuries, and Monk, the team's important scoring point, suffered injuries late in the season, causing the Kings' record to decline in the second half of the season, causing them to not make the playoffs smoothly. Monk is set to fully expire his contract this offseason. And today the Kings held a press conference for this season, and head coach Brown also spoke out to keep Monk, hoping that he can return next season.
Monk is really important to the Kings. Originally, the Kings had two guns on the outside, and he and Fox were important firepower points for the team, but after the loss of Monk, the team's firepower dropped a lot, and Monk could attack on his own when Fox was off. This season, Monk averaged 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 26 minutes per game, and he is definitely one of the top offensive players in the league.
Monk's style of play is very distinctive, and when he is on the court, he can immediately help the team score, and he is a typical American scoring guard. He doesn't have technical shortcomings, and it's arguably in demand for players who are in high demand when they enter the free market. Because he can immediately improve the offensive firepower of any team he joins with that team, Monk is definitely a player to be robbed this offseason.
If the Kings lose Monk this offseason, it means they will lose a significant scoring point next season, and the team's immediate power will immediately decline, making it difficult for them to stay competitive in such a competitive West. You must know that the Kings can't rely on Fox's ability alone, and Fox is not a particularly good three-point player. They need to form a backfield with two guns to be able to deal with the complex west.
For some of the league's teams that lack offensive ability, they will definitely have to throw an olive branch to Monk this offseason. If nothing else, Monk will be offered a very big contract this year. Of course, many Lakers fans also feel sorry that if they didn't let Monk go back then, and Monk is still on the team now, maybe the Lakers don't have to play in such a difficult situation now.