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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Malachi Flynn

PLAYER PROFILE: Malachi Flynn (PG – 22 years old) San Diego State University / Washington State (Transfered) 6’1 – 185lbs ANALYSIS: -Good in P&R -Takes (and makes) big shots -Has great court vision STRENGTHS: -Playmaking -Shooting -On-ball defense (Mountain West DPOY) AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: -Strength -Ability to play through contact -Ability to get to the […]
3 years ago
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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Obi Toppin

PLAYER PROFILE: Obi Toppin (SF/PF – 22 years old) Dayton University 6’9 – 220lbs ANALYSIS: -Late bloomer -Plays above the rim -Moves well without the ball -Unselfish STRENGTHS: -Athletism -Dynamic scorer -P&R ability (on the roll & catch and shoot) AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: -Footspeed -FT % (70% in college) -Ball handling Post & perimeter game […]
3 years ago
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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Kira Lewis

PLAYER PROFILE: Kira Lewis (PG) Alabama University 6’3 – 165lbs ANALYSIS: -Smooth -Can create his own shot -Good/quick defender (can get better with improved footspeed)- STRENGTHS: -Quick 1st step -Good vision when driving -Spot up shooting AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: -Strength -Off-the-dribble shooting -P&R play -Size limitations PRO COMPARISON: Darren Collison (PG – NOH, IND, DAL, […]
3 years ago
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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Devin Vassell

PLAYER PROFILE: Devin Vassell (SG/SF – 20 years old) Florida State University 6’7 – 200lbs ANALYSIS: -Has a nice looking shot -Defensively solid -Lead FSU in per game rebounding (5.1) STRENGTHS: -Shooting -Rebounding potiental -On & Off ball Defense AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: -Needs to learn how to play through contact -Needs to put on more […]
3 years ago
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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Jaden McDaniels

PLAYER PROFILE: Jaden McDaniels (SF/PF – 20 years old) University of Washington 6’10 – 200lbs ANALYSIS: -Immensely talented -Position-less (in a good way!) -Has a lot of growth, but upside could be worth it -How bad does he want it? STRENGTHS: -Transition game -Good from the midrange -High potential AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: -Strength -Consistency -Ball […]
3 years ago
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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Tyrese Maxey

PLAYER PROFILE: Tyrese Maxey (PG) University of Kentucky 6’0 – 200lbs ANALYSIS: -Combo guard -Can shoot it (inconsistent, but it’s getting better!!) -Drive & Dish game -Great attitude STRENGTHS: -Speed -Strength -Competitive spirit AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: -Consistency -Shot selection -Undersized to play 2 PRO COMPARISON: Collin Sexton (PG – CLE) Cuttino Mobley – (SG – […]
3 years ago
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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Saddiq Bey

PLAYER PROFILE: Saddiq Bey (PF) – 21yrs old Villanova University 6’8 – 216lbs ANALYSIS: -Can shoot it (spot up/catch & shoot) -Patient (doesn’t force it) -Possibility to guard 2-4 -Slow feet STRENGTHS -Puts in work on defense -Athleticism -Good defensive anticipation -High basketball IQ AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT -Develop shot off the dribble -Playmaking PRO COMPARISON […]
3 years ago
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Chris Watkins

Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Aaron Nesmith

PLAYER PROFILE: Aaron Nesmith (SF) – 21yrs old Vanderbilt University 6’6 – 215lbs ANALYSIS: -Pure shooter -Nice range -Quick release -Can he come back from his foot injury? -Has an old man game (in a good way!) STRENGTHS -Puts in work on defense -Athleticism -Good defensive anticipation -High basketball IQ AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT -Foot speed […]
3 years ago
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Chris Watkins

Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Patrick Williams

PLAYER PROFILE: Patrick Williams (SF) Florida State University 6’7 – 215lbs ANALYSIS: -Explosive athlete -Gets buckets just from athleticism -Ability to guard multiple positions STRENGTHS -Strong legs & body -Athleticism -Good defensive anticipation AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT -Scoring at the next level -Too nice? -Can be unselfish to a fault -Jumper is slow -Must stay engaged […]
3 years ago
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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Issac Okoro

Issac Okoro (SF), Auburn, 6'6' - 215lbs
3 years ago
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[VIDEO] Doug Chrisite Reacts To LeBron James’ 25 PTS & 9 AST Game In His NBA Debut In Sacramento

Our very own Doug Christie was on the floor and gives us an insight to some of the things that were going through his mind, on what ended up being a historic night in NBA history.
3 years ago
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Inside The Sacramento Kings Broadcast Bubble

While the team is off playing in Orlando for the NBA Restart, teams are having to get creative with how they will broadcast the games safely from their home towns. Take an exclusive look inside of Golden 1 Center to see how it all looks and sounds from Sacramento.
4 years ago
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Kings Name Gary Gerould Interim TV Play-By-Play Announcer

The Sacramento Kings announced today that broadcasting icon Gary Gerould has been named the team’s interim TV play-by-play announcer for the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season.
4 years ago
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Sacramento Kings Pledge Action To Help Combat Social And Racial Injustice

After extensive conversations over recent weeks, both internally and externally, the organization developed a “Pledge to Our Black Community” to help combat social and racial injustice and invest in meaningful change.
4 years ago
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Kings Team Up With 49ers, Other Local Teams To Donate 50,000 Face Coverings To Health Care Providers

The Sacramento Kings are joining the San Francisco 49ers, to assist health care providers.
4 years ago
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Sacramento Kings Harrison Barnes Donates Weekly Groceries To Feed Families And Seniors in Need in Sacramento

Barnes and his wife, Brittany, are donating $40,000 to fund weekly groceries for vulnerable families and seniors for the next month.
4 years ago
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Sacramento Kings Guard Cory Joseph And Family Donate Face Shields To Thousands Of Frontline Hospital Workers in Toronto Area

“The courageous work of the hospital community is admirable, and it is important to help protect them. I look forward to providing support in Toronto along with upcoming community efforts throughout Canada and Sacramento as we fight this virus together.”
4 years ago
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Sacramento Kings Players Harrison Barnes, Bogdan Bogdanovic, De’Aaron Fox And Richaun Holmes Team Up To Donate Over 1,000 Meals To Local Community

The group’s donation is part of the team’s “In This Together” effort to help support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
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Harrison Barnes To Go Head-to-Head With NBA Players In First-Ever “NBA 2K Players Tournament” On ESPN and ESPN2

Beginning Friday, April 3 on ESPN and ESPN2, players will compete in a single-elimination, player-only tournament on Xbox One.
4 years ago
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The Drive: NBA One and Done Tournament

NBA March Madness!
4 years ago
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Jason Ross

Kings and Nets: The Game That Didn’t Happen

Jason Ross describes what would have happened, if the game between the Kings and Nets actually took place last night.
4 years ago
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Chris Watkins

The Sports World Haults As Precautions Are Taken Amid Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak

As the outbreak of Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread and precautions are taken, the sports world is shook with shutdowns and news of athletes being diagnoses with the virus.
4 years ago
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Sacramento Kings Statement on NBA Suspending Season

Fans can visit Kings.com where ticket and future schedule information will be announced.
4 years ago
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Kings vs Pelicans Game Postponed

After an NBA player tested positive for coronavirus, the NBA postponed Wednesday night's Kings vs Pelicans game and suspended the season.
4 years ago