When I think about a team trying to win a championship, I do not see how a Kevin Martin does not fit in; However, in the NBA it takes so much to gather the right mix. Consequently, KMart will be in an offense that will fit his offensive talents. On the other hand, the Kings have gotten tougher and now are in a position to make a play for a player like Chris Bosh. Today it's too early to say how it will go for the Kings, but next year they have to win. As teams fight for playoff position, it is important that these young Kings continue to work hard to improve and have a great summer in the weight room and in the gym. The next step is that each player learns how to prepare like a pro and be ready in October.

If the Kings can keep the game in the 90's they have a chance to get to the playoffs.

The team normally is a reflection of the coach, and I don't see why this situation is any different. Coach Westphal has come in to a tough situation and has done what any bright coach would do, and that's put playing time up for grabs. Consequently, I am sure practices have been more competitive. However, the one area where coach falls short is on the defensive end. I think that in the pros you simply can't run back and let teams walk the ball up and run there stuff. By extended the defense you take time of of the 24 second clock, and make teams play faster. Moreover, making opponents stars work harder to get the ball is a must. Offensively, they have got to run their sets down to 20 seconds. They can't have the mentality of trying to outscore everyone. Defense wins games. If Hawes does not have a post game, take Greene down on the block or another guard that may have an advantage. I could go on forever, but I will wrap up here. I like this team. They just need to continue to work hard and realize it's about the teams success. I wish I could have five minutes with the team and explain my philosophy. I could help this Kings team reach it's potential. Kevin Martin can only help this team, and it would be a huge mistake to move him. I give this team a B, and it's because I see them as they could be and not how they should be. Keep your heads up and remember, Defense Wins. Great article Marty Mac. I can't wait for your book to drop!

Indeed a nice display of basketball yesterday, and I tip my hat to Katz and the Hornet squad. They continue to make strides.

Offense, offense offense, we stopped running the offense. Is there such a things as defense? The Kings continue to try and outscore teams! Hello! Even though the Kings are young an inexperienced, they need to learn how to play defense!!! Otherwise, they we be explaining what went wrong for the rest of the season. At some point, pride must take over. This is the same game many of them have played all of their young lives. The Kings have got to start using there energy to stop people. This team is tremendously talented, but it's up to the coaching staff to get these guys to defend better. They need to see every game as a playoff game and treat it as such, or when they lose in the playoffs they will either blame it on the refs or lack of experience. I am about championships.