Joey also said griffin was unguardable, so take anything he says with a grain of salt lol

Taylor has had some moments, haven't seen much of him to be honest. But he got the win against the 6ers who screwed him over, so good for him.

Joey also said griffin was unguardable, so take anything he says with a grain of salt lol

Taylor has had some moments, haven't seen much of him to be honest. But he got the win against the 6ers who screwed him over, so good for him.

"He's one of the worst imports in the league he's a SEABL level import"

He's definitely not the worst import, you give any other import guard in the position he is minute wise and not really touching the ball ... and they’ll look bad too

I haven't found his defence to be particularly great TBH. He’s active and well suited to a full court trap, but gets absolutely murdered in the P’n’R. Just doesn’t have great position or instincts (but he tries hard). Apart from that, his shooting percentages are atrocious and can’t really finish through contact. But he seems to do what the Kings need from him. Start connecting from deep and he’s fine, I guess, until Lisch returns.

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You clearly didn't read what he said lol

He's probably not the worst but certainly in the mix amongst this bad bunch... Braun, Singler, Hunt, Hobson and the two already released, Benson and Preston.

At 14 minutes a game in that stacked lineup, he's ok. Remember, he isn’t playing 14 straight minutes either, so in and out for moments, allows no player to get in a rhythm. He certainly isn’t a liability or anything.

He's been an able replacement after a very few ordinary games, probably not an import in this league though unless he’s remarkably cheap.

So many "experts" on here, I bet many have never played higher than juniors or domestic. As others have mentioned, he's done well with his opportunities and he's shown over the last couple of weeks he's better than given credit for. People forget that sport is often about the fit, system and opportunities. That's why the same player can look completely average in one line-up, and a super-star in another.
Playing bit minutes isn't easy for most players and I think he's doing well considering the situation.

20 point game an some knuckle comes out and trashes him. Pathetic. As above has said correctly "I bet many have never played higher than juniors or domestic."
They have the temerity to call someone out as bad. Pathetic.
Maybe if they got off their couches and did a bit more might help. At least try and play more the Z grade.The place is becoming a resort for the would've and could've nobodys.

Since when has someone's actual ability hindered their knowledge? That’s some pretty big jumps in logic, right there. Plus a high percentage of posters have been quite constructive in their criticisms (which is actually pretty rare for Hoops). Is he still going to have a spot once Lisch, Moller, and Louzada returns? Even if he does, he’ll be buried on the bench. Not hating the player, that’s just the reality of his situation. Bogut goes down and Kings are almost certainly in the market for budget import 5 man as well.

Not comparing him to Brandon Ingram but it's situations like that, that will change the narrative ... 80% of the basketball world believed he was a bust with the Lakers, didn’t system and fit now he’s considered a top tier SF in the NBA
Like I said not comparing but system and fit plays a role how a player can look
Because coming into the season and signing again with the Kings we all thought it would a great pick considering his stats with 36ers and watching his college film last season
No excuses he has to play better

I don't think Ingram is a good comparison - people saw his potential in his 2nd season, especially once Walton enabled him as a ball handler, especially in the PnR. His team was ordinary, but no one really questioned his potential. Everyone acknowledged that adding LeBron would affect his role, and even then he was still putting up 18 pts on 49% shooting. That’s why he was the centrepiece of the Davis trade, and only really his health related issues that cast doubt on his long term viability.

Import PGs in their first year out of college are always very hit-and-miss in the NBL, that’s why seasoned guys like Ware, Cotton, Machado, Roberson, Randle, etc. with previous overseas experience tend to be a safer bet but come at a price. Every now and again you get a guy like Trimble, it very rarely. Too many memories with the Kings of landing guys like Kendrick Perry, Charles Carmouch, Marcus Thornton that just struggle in their first pro gigs. Same looks true of Taylor. Obviously room for him to improve and find a place, but not looking great so far.

I'm not certain Trimble is that successful, yes he can score points but defensively poor and not that good running an offence.

isn't he more defence player

Taylor is definitely better than Hobson. Can at least play within the system and is unselfish. Hobson is really indicative of the Hawks season - such a missed opportunity because they aren't far off the mark.

The much maligned Brendan Teys and Kevin White are shooting better than him, and are no worse defensively (and probably better in White's case). That’s a bit of an indictment right there.

Not a chance is White a better defender than Taylor.

There's a reason White has stuck around for almost a decade, and it isn't his offensive ability. Good in the full court trap, and good positional defender. There's a reason Joey has been trusting him lately.