Season Outlook Before you had a chance to call the Kings' run as one of the best teams in the West over, they had the kind of off-season that can put them right back on top. With the additions of Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Bonzi Wells to the starting lineup, the Kings should have no problems scoring points. Add Abdur-Rahim and Wells to Mike Bibby, Peja Stojakovic and Brad Miller, and you have probably the most offensively potent starting lineup in the league. Abdur-Rahim, who has always put up great numbers but never had much talent around him, should get his first taste of the playoffs with the Kings. His career mark of eight rebounds per game will certainly help the team that was outrebounded by 1.9 boards per game (sixth worst in the league) last season. Wells will likely be happier with more playing time then he saw in Memphis. The only question may be how the two new starters fit in with the Kings’ motion offense. Neither is know for their passing and both are more comfortable in isolation situations. Bibby is the anchor of the team, not the most flashy or high-profile point guard in the game, but a very good shooter and a steady presence on a roster that has seen a lot of turnover. At 28 years old, Stojakovic is a former MVP candidate in his contract year. His scoring dropped from 24.2 to 20.1 points per game and his shooting percentage fell from .480 to .444 last season. The pressure will be on him to return to his old form and prove that he can lead this new group deep into the playoffs. Kenny Thomas, Corliss Williamson and Brian Skinner, all acquired in last season's Chris Webber deal, give the Kings solid depth on the frontline. The addition of Jason Hart gives them a true point guard off the bench, something they really haven't had, which should help Bibby. Second year guard Kevin Martin and Francisco Garcia, selected No. 23 in the 2005 Draft, give the Kings a nice combination of perimeter offense and defense in their second unit. It was a "down year" in Sacramento last season, but the Kings still won 50 games. With the new additions, they could certainly improve on that and move back up to the top of the Western Conference. Scouting Report "I've always liked Shareef, but every place he's gone, they've had problems, and I'm not sure why. It will be interesting to see if they can turn him into that high post player that Webber was. Miller is solid, but the biggest difference for them has been the absence of Webber and Vlade, and their ability to handle the ball and pass in the high post... They play in a crazy building. That building is probably worth 25 wins a season alone... They have an interesting mix. They're one of those teams that has to outscore you. They're in that 7-10 range in the West along with the Lakers." -- Eastern Conference scout http://www.nba.com/preview2005/sac.html#player --

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