He was showing improvement earlier in the year before really hitting the pine. And I'm sorry, anyone who gives their reasoning as to why Skal can't play being because of his defense and in contrast plays Zach Randolph at center has lost his mind.
Or is making excuses.
The idea is that "handing" someone more time on the floor gives them an opportunity to improve and gain experience. This is the time when you do it as a franchise because whether they like it or not winning and losing doesn't factor in much because the reality is winning is going to come at random intervals regardless of what they do, or who they play. If anything Joerger probably gives himself a better shot at winning with the young guys considering the bulk of the Kings real talent is in 1st or 2nd year players. The Kings are facing a talent deficit almost every night depending on who they play or don't play. He's trading off polish for talent level and it's a lose lose kind of thing.