After returning to the bench, the effect has obviously improved! Is the new backcourt player of the Kings really not suitable for starting?

In the previous NBA regular season, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Denver Nuggets at home 128-123 after a hard-fought battle. After this game, the Kings, who ended their eight-game losing streak, improved their record to 4-13, and continue to rank 14th in the Western Conference; while the Nuggets, who ended their two-game winning streak, dropped to 12-4, and continued to rank second in the Western Conference, but the winning gap with the team behind them was only half a game away.

In this game, the performance of the Kings' backup point guard Dennis Schroder was impressive. He also used all his talents. Schroeder played 18 minutes and 23 seconds, shooting 6 of 8, 3 of 3 from beyond the arc, and 6 of 6 free throws. He scored a team-high 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. He also had 1 foul, and the plus-minus reached a game-high +20. Schroeder's efficiency is stable on the offensive end. He can use breakthroughs to score. He also has a very good touch in outside shooting. He also scored a lot of points through various methods. Not only that, Schroeder also showed quite good passing and organizational skills, which also played a decisive role in this regard. Schroeder didn't play much, but the team's situation was great when he was on the court. His series of outstanding performances were also an important factor in the team's tenacity to defeat powerful opponents in such a difficult game.

In the NBA regular season last season, Schroeder played a total of 75 times on behalf of the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons, averaging 28.1 minutes per game. The data were 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.2 blocks, 1.9 turnovers and 2.4 fouls. The shooting percentage was 40.6%, the three-point shooting percentage was 34.2%, and the free throw percentage was 83.8%. In the playoffs, Schroeder played a total of 6 times for the Pistons, averaging 27.4 minutes per game. He averaged 12.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He also had 1.2 turnovers and 2 fouls. He shot 49.1% from the field, 47.6% from the three-point range, and 81.3% from the free throw line. Since the start of this season, Schroeder has averaged 29.5 minutes per game in the first 17 games, averaging 12.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He also has 2 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. His shooting percentage is 40.2%, 33.8% from three-point range, and 76.9% from free throws.

This summer, Schroeder joined the Kings in a sign-and-trade manner. What he received from the Kings was a three-year contract with a total amount of 44.4 million. The Kings have high hopes for Schroeder. He was also the team's starting point guard at the beginning of the season and was able to get a lot of playing time. However, Schroeder's performance as the starting point guard was completely disastrous. His offensive efficiency was a mess, his offensive choices were terrible, and his ability on the defensive end was very limited, which also led to his negative impact on the team on the court. Now Schroeder has been adjusted out of the starting lineup, but his performance has improved significantly. It can only be said that some players are really more suitable to serve as substitutes than starters, and Schroeder is such a typical example.