I think we need KJ but not at 28 minutes a game. Especially not that many minutes if he's going to shoot 50% from the field for a guy that doesn't shoot anywhere but from the foul line in. And for reference its 10% below his shooting % of his previous 2 yrs as a starter.
The short roll that worked last yr so much to generate o for him has been scouted out. It's a scheme issue that we are putting KJ on the perimeter in position to be lightly or not guarded at all in my opinion. It's year 2 of this and we don't see any real adjustment.
KJ probably has earned his minutes by what he's done the past 3 1/2 years but nobody does enough of what coach wants to beat him out.
When watching the game yesterday the 4 spot was a major concern.