Why bother! The coach has changed, the team core has been given away, and the Big Three who have been in the middle of the season have also changed!

As one of the former strong teams in the West, the Kings were close to winning the championship at the beginning of this century. Although they still failed, they still left a deep impression on the fans at that time. Chris Weber, Peja Stojakovic, Mike Bibby, Divac, Doug Christie and others also have many fans. I believe that many fans are attracted by their mercury-like offense. Even though the Kings failed to make the playoffs for a full 17 years since 2006 and until 2023, they still supported the team. However, since the Kings ended their embarrassing record of missing the playoffs in 2023, they have been constantly "sexy" operations, completely disrupting the previously established team system.

Back before the start of this season, based on the core of building the team, they came from the Bulls' trade with experienced and extremely good scoring skills Demar DeRozan, who was once again in the playoffs and championships. However, the running-in between the three was not satisfactory, so the team, who was too anxious, actually directly sacked the meritorious coach Mike Brown, and then sent Fox, who had been playing for nearly 8 years, in exchange for Zach Lavender. The three giants combination between Lavender, DeRozan and Sabonis Jr. have only been working together for less than half a season. Now news has been revealed that the team is about to break them apart, which can be said to be a complete mess. Let’s take a look at the specific performance of the Big Three this season and see if they should be traded!

1.Domantas Sabonis

This season's data: 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds, 6 assists

First, let's talk about Sabonis Jr., who came to the team in the mid-term transfer of the 21-22 season. In order to get him, the Kings also gave out the highly potential Thales Halliburton. Although he failed to help the Pacers reach the finals like Halliburton, to be fair, Sao has also made a lot of contributions in the Kings over the years. The importance of the team being able to return to the playoffs in 2023 is irreplaceable. This season, he still maintained his contributions of 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6 assists, and his shooting and three-point shooting percentages reached 59% and 41.7% respectively, with very good efficiency. His function is also similar to Nikola Jokic. He can score independently on the offensive end, but also support near the free throw line, instigate the team's offense and sort out the team's rhythm. Although he has not reached Jokic's height, he is definitely one of the best centers in the NBA today. Of course, there are also some more extreme fans who believe that Xiao Sa's defensive ability is insufficient and his offensive ability is average at critical moments. But for the Kings, he is the biggest basic platform. This season, Xiao Sa has become the league's double-double king and rebounding king respectively, and he is only 29 years old. Therefore, if the team really intends to break up the Big Three, they should not use Sasa as a bargaining chip unless the team completely knocks it down and rebuilds.

2. Zach Laven

This season's data: 22.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists

Then, let's talk about Laven, although after signing the five-year, $215 million contract in 2022, he was troubled by injuries in the next two seasons, and even his performance in the game was inconsistent with his value, he was criticized by Bulls fans. But Lavine definitely has the ability. After recovering from health this season, he also performed at the All-Star guard level again. It was precisely because of this that the Kings did not hesitate to use Fox as bargaining chips to get him from the Bulls through multi-team trades. In the 32 games he came to the team, Lavin was also diligent, contributing 22.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, and his shooting and three-point shooting percentage remained at 51.1% and 44.6%. Whether it is breakthrough, mid-range shots, or three-point shooting from the outside, his efficiency and output must be guaranteed. Moreover, he is only 30 years old this year. As long as there is no big accident, his condition can be maintained until the expiration of this contract. In addition, LaVine is also worthy of trust. During the season's impact stage, the team scored 25 points, 37 points and 43 points in three consecutive games, which ultimately helped the team successfully retain a playoff spot and was a very reliable scorer. Therefore, even if you want to trade LaVine, the Kings must think about the chips carefully, otherwise you will be completely sorry for the transaction that sent Fox away.

3. Demar DeRozan

This season's data: 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists

Finally, let's talk about DeRozan. Since entering the NBA in 2009, DeRozan has also played in the NBA for 16 seasons. Over the years, whether he plays for the Raptors, Spurs, Bulls, or the Kings today, he has always maintained a diligent attitude. His total score so far has broken the 25th place in the history of the total score list. Behind these scores, he tells his difficulty. In addition, he is one of the few guards who still rely on mid-range shots to score, exuding the classical flavor of his predecessors such as Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady. But the problem is that no matter how well DeRozan's condition is maintained, no matter how efficient his mid-range shots are, he can no longer keep up with the pace of the times. He has no choice but to be picky about 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, but if he cannot help the team win, it will be difficult to satisfy the fans and the team. And don’t forget that DeRozan will be 36 years old next season, and his stability and physical fitness are declining step by step. These are issues that the Kings need to consider. Therefore, perhaps DeRozan's fans will feel a little disappointed and dissatisfied, but if they really want to break up the three giants, then there is a high probability that DeRozan will be sent away..