Derrick White Injury Thread: Out First Game of Rodeo Road Trip (Update: Out First THREE Games)

[John B]

It's not happening, but they should just start Walker and play him the first 5-6 minutes of the half (might have to cut it shorter in the 2nd half depending on how the game is going), as opposed to completely changing the look and feel of the team by starting traditionally or messing with the 2nd unit.

Given the upcoming schedule, this game doubly needs to be treated as a virtual must win. Throwing the first 5-6 minutes of each half in the garbage by playing politics could easily be costly.

Let's just hope regression to the mean is in full effect (Kings have outperformed their expected record by 3 games).

Could also be a door opening for Walker, playing 3 and D should be easier than 2. Let Demar facilitate.

[timvp]

I expect a starting lineup of Gasol, Aldridge, Gay, DeRozan and Forbes. If Pop thinks Aldridge would get destroyed by Bjelica, he might go with Bertans instead of Gasol.

I'd be surprised by any other lineup, tbh.

[Chinook]

I expect a starting lineup of Gasol, Aldridge, Gay, DeRozan and Forbes. If Pop thinks Aldridge would get destroyed by Bjelica, he might go with Bertans instead of Gasol.

I'd be surprised by any other lineup, tbh.

Seems like a game where Pop could start Cun. Not saying it's likely, but I can't believe Pop has completely given up on the dude. I think Gasol starting is most likely because Pop has a built-in excuse to use all three centers. But if he has to abandon that for any reason, he could easily give Dante a shot.

[BackHome]

Should bring up Moore

[MannyIsGod]

Honestly I wouldn't be shocked if he started Lonnie. He's done that in the past with rookies and injuries to keep people in their roles.

[Slippy]

It's not happening, but they should just start Walker and play him the first 5-6 minutes of the half (might have to cut it shorter in the 2nd half depending on how the game is going), as opposed to completely changing the look and feel of the team by starting traditionally or messing with the 2nd unit.

Given the upcoming schedule, this game doubly needs to be treated as a virtual must win. Throwing the first 5-6 minutes of each half in the garbage by playing politics could easily be costly.

Let's just hope regression to the mean is in full effect (Kings have outperformed their expected record by 3 games).

Like this idea. Pop logic not so sure

[skin27]

Welp

[Duncan87]

Trade for Alec Burks plug in as point guard rest Dwhite

[r0drig0lac]

Honestly I wouldn't be shocked if he started Lonnie. He's done that in the past with rookies and injuries to keep people in their roles.

I really hope he does it.

[monty4329]

right after some dummy posted that "white is brandon roy"

thread

gosh....

[ceperez]

It's not happening, but they should just start Walker and play him the first 5-6 minutes of the half (might have to cut it shorter in the 2nd half depending on how the game is going), as opposed to completely changing the look and feel of the team by starting traditionally or messing with the 2nd unit.

Given the upcoming schedule, this game doubly needs to be treated as a virtual must win. Throwing the first 5-6 minutes of each half in the garbage by playing politics could easily be costly.

Let's just hope regression to the mean is in full effect (Kings have outperformed their expected record by 3 games).

I agree, plug Walker in the same spot in the starting lineup. This likely is going to happen.

Its easier to play with the starting offense than the 2nd offense that requires a lot of movement.

[John B]

I agree, plug Walker in the same spot in the starting lineup. This likely is going to happen.

Its easier to play with the starting offense than the 2nd offense that requires a lot of movement.

I’d put Lonnie at 3 n D, let Demar facilitate. Hopefully this create opportunities for Lonnie to show he belongs and accelerate his progress.

[ceperez]

I’d put Lonnie at 3 n D, let Demar facilitate. Hopefully this create opportunities for Lonnie to show he belongs and accelerate his progress.

Yeah, have him defend the best wing on the other side. There's no way for him to learn without some exposure to good players.

[monty4329]

I’d put Lonnie at 3 n D, let Demar facilitate. Hopefully this create opportunities for Lonnie to show he belongs and accelerate his progress.

The problem is he already proved that he doesn't belong right now. He will hopefully, but right now he doesn't have any business playing meaninful minutes, let alone starting, in the NBA.

[sasaint]

I have had pain in the heel before. Went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Achilles Tendinitis. Took a month to recover from it. Hopefully it isn't that for Derrick.

Same here. Immobilized by a plaster cast back in the day.

[sasaint]

Gonna be hard to hold down Fox now. He did quite well against the Spurs during that SAC win earlier this year. Will be interesting to see how that team's developed since then.

Maybe we see Pop use more zone...?

Without White we will not get any idea of the team’s development. White’s development and the team’s development are inextricably linked.

[monty4329]

Maybe we see Pop use more zone...?

Without White we will not get any idea of the team’s development. White’s development and the team’s development are inextricably linked.

More than zone, I guess a clogged paint: if they make threes, OK, Kings win. But not with penetrations. I don't see any other way to beat this team that, even with White, is a tough matchup for SA

[bklynspursfan]

Maybe this will help DeMar getting going a little? Looking for silver lining, hard to find.

Agreed. He seemed to be at his best early on when he was the primary ball handler. He still has to adjust to playing with White.

Also, hopefully we get some Lonnie action

[Kobe'sAchilles]

We fukked. All I know is that Demar better not get shut down by whatever scrub shooting guard that plays for the Kings

[Seventyniner]

Rotoworld thinks it isn't serious.

Derrick White (sore right heel) has been ruled out vs. the Kings on Monday.

There's no indication that White will miss extended time, but with the All-Star break approaching the Spurs may opt to play it safe here. In a bit of good news, it was White's left heel that sustained a plantar fascia injury in October, so this isn't a recurring injury.

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/n...A:topheadlines

[TimmyBuckets]

Derozan should go off for at least 25 then.

[Arcadian]

Well, we're ed. This guy is seriously one of our most valuable players now. He's more valuable than Derozan right now!

[r0drig0lac]

[objective]

Without Derrick White they're a lottery team.

[emanueldavidginobili]

What terrible timing for this my god. Out verse SAC, POR, GSW yikes.