It was mid-January in Oklahoma City when Kings general manager Vlade Divac and coach Dave Joerger had a discussion with the team.
It was time to begin the full shift to youth and veterans would sit out games.
The Kings' young players shouldn't expect such favors when it comes to minutes next season, where the deck is cleared to give them plenty of time on the court.
The Kings admittedly took it slow with their young players this season. Minutes weren't heavy early to preserve them for an 82-game schedule. As the season progressed, older and more game-ready veterans were asked to sit out to make time for the youth movement.