3 Overreactions To Sacramento Kings Summer League #nba #nbasummerleague #sacramentokings
NBA summer league has come to a close, so it is time to overreact to the Sacramento Kings performances. So, here are three overreactions to Sacramento Kings summer league. Overreaction number one is that Isaac Jones is the answer to the Kings backup power forward position. Isaac had an amazing summer league, including a 36-point performance in the semifinals. He dominated the interior with his imposing physical build at 69 combined with his very soft touch around the rim. He showed his ability to be able to shoot the three-point shot. and on the defensive end was able to use his mobility, athleticism, and size to impact shots around the rim while also being able to stay with perimeter players. The Kings have a need for a very physical foreman, and Isaac could be that solution. Overration number two is that Devin Carter won’t be more than a fringe rotational player in his NBA career. The number 13 overall pick in the 2024 draft had big expectations coming in expecting him to dominate summer league, but his inconsistencies on the offensive end raised major red flags for his NBA potential. He doesn’t have quick enough processing on the offensive end to be a playmaking guard at 6’2, but also has a very slow release from three, which impacts his ability to be a 3 and D player. He has the ability to get very hot offensively, but I’m not sure his offensive game will ever really develop enough for his good defense at 6’2 to be able to make up for those inconsistencies. And overreaction number three is that Nick Clifford was the steel of the 2025 NBA draft. Nick was one of the best rookies in summer league, which was kind of expected coming from a 23-year-old rookie, but his ceiling looked a lot higher than many might have thought coming in. He showed his three-level scoring ability with beautiful footwork, with great court vision to be able to set his teammates up. At 66, he has the ability to handle the ball and be a lead guard while also being able to guard wings on the defensive end with his length. He showed that he has many tools in his offensive bag that could lead to him having star level potential.
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Gotta say, I agree with all of these. None set in stone but it looks like we're headed this way.
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I will disagree with Nique. I agree his ceiling is a lot higher than we thought, but he probably wont be quite ready this year and he will turn 24 late in the season. I have faith in him, but less faith in the kings development staff. We will see. I just think he might get overshadowed until dero and lavine are gone and wont have enough room to improve.