Malik Monk doesn’t understand why he doesn’t play anymore
Five minutes in three matches, with special two “DNP” by the decision of his coach. This is the situation we are in Malik Monk in a week Sacramento and, inevitably, this fuels rumors of an imminent transfer, although this has already revived him all summer.
If the defender, who received a standing ovation from the crowd when he stepped onto the field this weekend, is to be believed, the misunderstanding is complete despite explanations from Doug Christie, his coach.
« He just told me he was trying something new and that was it, basically. » did he deliveron the margins Sunday night win against the Rockets. « I said, ‘OK, I’ll be ready when they call me.’ »
“Everyone knows I want to be on the pitch”
The type of situation that frustrates the person in question? ” Yes, 1000%. But it’s not up to me to try to figure out why I’m not playing, because I consider myself much more important than that role, so I’ll be ready when they call me again. »
Since his arrival in Kings In 2022, Malik Monk established himself as one of the best backups in the league, finishing second in voting for the Sixth Man of the Year trophy in 2024. Less productive this season, as he was less used but more effective in shooting, this sudden cut leaves him speechless.
« I’ve been in the league long enough to not let things like this affect me. » he admitted, however. ” Everyone knows I want to be on the court, especially in front of this crowd in Sacramento… But I just can’t do anything about it. »
Temporary choice… or permanent?
Once again invited to comment on his decision, Doug Christie rather, it highlights the fact that competition is tough for positions outside of Sacramento (Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroeder, Keon Ellis, Nick Clifford, etc.).
« The challenges are numerous. We can’t make everyone play. It’s the very nature of things. We are not here for everyone to play. This is a professional sport and there is currently a team deadlock. But everyone stays in the race » revealed the California coach.
And let me add that everything can still evolve: ” If someone is not playing well, there is a good chance that someone else will play in their place. If someone is not up to our standards, in terms of competitiveness or all the values that we hold dear, then there will obviously be a strong possibility that they will leave the field. »
| Malik Monk | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | CHA | 63 | 13:32 | 36.0 | 34.2 | 84.2 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 6.7 |
| 2018-19 | CHA | 73 | 17:14 | 38.7 | 33.0 | 88.2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 8.9 |
| 2019-20 | CHA | 55 | 21:15 | 43.4 | 28.4 | 82.0 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 10.3 |
| 2020-21 | CHA | 42 | 20:54 | 43.4 | 40.1 | 81.9 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 11.7 |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 76 | 28:09 | 47.3 | 39.1 | 79.5 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 13.8 |
| 2022-23 | SAC | 77 | 22:19 | 44.8 | 35.9 | 88.9 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 13.5 |
| 2023-24 | SAC | 72 | 26:00 | 44.3 | 35.0 | 82.9 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 15.4 |
| 2024-25 | SAC | 65 | 31:36 | 43.9 | 32.5 | 86.5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 17.2 |
| 2025-26 | SAC | 24 | 23:08 | 43.7 | 41.1 | 83.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 12.5 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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