Coming into his first full season as head coach of the Sacramento Kings, Doug Christie was focused on defense. That may have panned out as the Kings won a close game against the Utah Jazz thanks to an end-of-game defensive stand by Dennis Schroder. It could set the tone for the season.
Fans, pundits, and NBA executives from across the league have been talking about it for years. The Kings' unbalanced roster leans far too heavily on shoot-first guards and offensive strength. Their lack of defensive presence makes it hard for them to be a serious postseason threat.