The arrival of Bernard King has given the Trail Blazers better bench depth.
Of course, this is only on the surface; whether King can truly integrate into the Trail Blazers' system still needs the test of the game.
Moreover, King did not come to replace Petrović; the two are from completely different eras and styles of players.
Petrović is younger, with a more modern playstyle; his pull-up jump shots, long shots, passing, and driving all fit the current trend.
In the Trail Blazers' Princeton System, Petrović plays a very crucial role.
He often orchestrates from high post or top of the key, setting screens with Sabonis and Gan to create openings in the opponent's defense.
With him and Terry Porter in play, the Trail Blazers' perimeter always has two major shooting threats.
They are like two corners on the court, spreading the Trail Blazers' lineup space wide.
This season, the Trail Blazers' offense is smoother and more potent than before.
