Throughout training camp and the preseason, the Sacramento Kings have been pushing a stronger defensive focus. The problem is that they lack the defensive players to back that up. That's where Walker Kessler comes in, an elite defender who will be a restricted free agent this summer.
Doug Christie's first full run as head coach of the Kings has left him with a lot of baggage to sort through after last season. A big one is the borderline non-existent defensive presence Sacramento has on the court, mainly because their roster is more focused on scoring.
This issue starts with their current core starting five, most of whom barely play defense.