New coach made all the difference, didn't he.....?

I'll hold off judgement for a while, but they were flat as pancakes so it is concerning. Even mediocre coaches usually enjoy a bit of success at the start as the team is fired up by the change in personnel.

I have nothing against the new coach, he will do his best just like the old one, but my point was about the decision and the fact it didn't make any difference because the issues are still there and they may not have been the coach to be honest...

But yeah, I hope they can work it out and end the season on some highs, it isn't pretty at the moment.

Agree their problems go way beyond Cotter and the roster is full of holes. Cotter apparently wanted Lisch instead of Thornton and it is clear out of those 2 who is the better NBL player.

I think Hill and Grant have huge potential but need to be coached or mentored properly. Brandt could learn a lot from a veteran like Tragardh - he got schooled tonight.

Kings just need someone like Lisch or Damien Martin with a cool head who can run the show. Cadee is a joke and is very lucky to be playing in the league, especially as a starter.

Sorry meant Brandt not Grant.

Brandt had 16 points in 13 mins tonight. He's had much worse games though his turnovers were bad

Yep I'd give them a big F as I had them winning the Championship this season and they have been dreadful.

Still really hate the anomaly that has had Wildcats play breakers 4 times, Crocs, 36ers and Hawks 3 times, Taipans twice, United once and Kings NOT AT ALL.

Let's look for positives:

Cadee is getting exposed to starting for an NBL team, he may not be worthy or making the most of the chance but he isn't the reason why they are losing and we are atleast seeing him exposed to the rigours of running the team instead of playing behind an American (and Gibson).

Brandt played better tonight and if the coach likes what he sees enough then maybe Khazzouh gets his minutes reduced and he has to play harder to get them back and that produces competition within the team and maybe running twin towers could be ran as well.

Um Childress' hand issue seemed to be the one he didn't break earlier in the season... We all have some love for J Chill but surely we knew he was injury prone/cursed.

I honestly can't think of many other positives other than other teams aren't exactly miles ahead of them and it still wouldn't feel like Sydney winning another game during December would be an upset, they have the talent

i think the effort increased from the players BUT, they fell down with basics,
giving up rebounds!
terrible choice of passes giving turnovers!
terrible execution of passes giving turnovers!
lack of awareness!
JK not leading, jumping to receive the high pass into the key!

I liked the energy of coach joe, but must of the TO were wasted talking with the assistant coaches instead of the players. No player in this team would make an all star team on current performance.

Yeah I was just thinking the other day I hadnt seen my Wildcats play the Kings yet. What gives?

Well said Anonymous #569006.

That summed up the team perfectly. You can add Childress who might be the best player in the NBL but that's meaningless when he's injured more than not.