Hard to believe they’d be looking to trade him. “Locker room guys” like this are irreplaceableIt would seem Marvin and Sacramento coach Luke Walton are at odds:
Duke basketball: NBA Blue Devil appears to defy coach
Judging by a recent video and report, former Duke basketball one-and-done Marvin Bagley III is seemingly all but fed up with the Sacramento Kings right now.balldurham.com
OFC
The Kings are reportedly trying to deal Bagley. I can understand. Marvin was great at Duke, particularly on offense- but this type behavior can become a distraction or even cancer on a team. Trade would be best for everyone at this point. Hopefully Marv grows up a little and adopts well to a new situation. OFC
Just personal opinion watching him play live a couple of times. In game warmups etc. decent effort but the game seemed to come a little easy at times. Low motor. Didn’t take instruction well from the Goat so I could see how he would have trouble with a mere mortal like Luke Walton. Small sample size just my 2 cents
Agree. Great offensive player. Can’t deny that at all. But almost as bad defensively. With him, Duke won purely on talent.
To be honest the Hornets did reach out to the kings to get Bagley however they wanted more then what Mitch was willing to give up for him.
He’s gotta be savvy enough to know how refusing to go into a game would affect his market value
You know some Duke fans were wondering why Duke did not so interest in his younger brother. Not saying anything to it but if Marvin had some issues at Duke that were not made public maybe the staff decided that having another Bagley with family interferring may not be worth it. If his family sticks their nose in the NBA you know they did it in high school and college although I imangine Coach K paid no attention to it. OFC
Yes he was. I guess more info will come. Hopefully he will find his place in the NBA. Some coaches really like well rounded players and if you just can't play defense you may not get the pt you think you should get. The NBA is full of guys that can score. Walton's dad was known for his defense just as much for scoring. I imagine some of that rubbed off on Luke. Just guessing on my part. Then there are coaches that just say put it in the hole as long as you out score the guy you are guarding. OFC
Is he still getting paid? If the coach says go on you go in. But your post does add a wrinkle to the situation
He was only at duke for one year so it’s understandable if his character/ effort/ etc is not universally agreed upon. Looks like he’s been dealt a bad hand at the next level but has made the situation worse with his behavior/ attitude. Like all bad experiences it’s a chance for him to learn and grow and I hope that’s what happens here
Q you know more about the NBA than anyone on this board that I know of and I give you the benefit of the doubt. I just think for his on integrity and character he should have went on in. Maybe this will get him out of Sac. then. Is harrison barnes still with them? OFC
