Rim protection is the start of Holmes’ …

Rim protection is the start of Holmes’ contribution. He averages 1.4 blocks per game this year but the effect of his pogo-stick energy in the paint goes beyond that. That’s true of all his traditional stats. Holmes is averaging 11.3 points, which ranks 30th among centers. His 8.2 rebounds rank 24th. While the mark of a good modern center may be the ability to stretch the floor with 3-point attempts, Holmes has yet to attempt one this year and has not shot a 3 since March 2018. Those stats only scratch the surface of Holmes’ impact on the Kings.