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The Sacramento Kings finally did something right when they hired Dave Joerger to be their new head coach. Joerger is being counted on to try and turn things around with a pending new roster and a new game plan.
This is the ideal starting five for the Kings in 2016-17.
Center — DeMarcus Cousins
Credit: Getty ImagesCenter — DeMarcus Cousins
It's hard to believe the Kings will trade a dominant center in his prime. Cousins was in the top 5 in points and rebounds for 2015-16. His issues are predominantly off the court, specifically with coaches.
Power Forward — Willie Cauley-Stein
Credit: Getty ImagesPower Forward — Willie Cauley-Stein
Willie Cauley-Stein may never develop an offensive game outside of the restricted area, but that doesn't mean he can't be effective. He can play well alongside Cousins, which should be the endgame for the Kings and their former first-round pick.
Small Forward — Nicolas Batum
Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsSmall Forward — Nicolas Batum
The Kings will have to trade multiple players (namely Rudy Gay) to free up space to sign Nicolas Batum. Batum would be a big help to a team that couldn't defend and frequently turned the ball over.
Shooting Guard — Darren Collison
Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsShooting Guard — Darren Collison
If you look deeper into the numbers you'll see that Darren Collison was better than Rajon Rondo last season. He shot better, scored more points and had more win shares than Rondo. The Kings need Collison.
Point Guard — Rajon Rondo
Credit: Getty ImagesPoint Guard — Rajon Rondo
As overrated as Rondo's season might have been, the Kings want to bring him back. They took a risk signing him to a one-year deal and now it'd be a risk to let him walk.
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