Sacramento Kings 2022-23 Media Day Highlights

The day has finally come–Sacramento Kings basketball is BACK (well, sort of)!

It’s Media Day for most of the NBA on Monday as players, coaches, and staff will pack into their respective team facilities to take pictures, shoot promotional content, and speak to the media for the first time this season.

New Kings head coach Mike Brown, fourth-overall pick Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, and Kevin Huerter are some fresh faces that took part in their first media day as members of the Sacramento Kings organization.

Here are some photos, quotes, and highlights from Media Day at Golden 1 Center:

Sacramento Kings media day has started. Here we go! pic.twitter.com/ER5DVb0uSU

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Kings GM Monte McNair: “We’re going to have some great camp battles here. We’re excited about the group that we have.” pic.twitter.com/cpzyXAXavz

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Monte McNair when asked if he has had any discussions with the Kings about a contract extension: “I’m the GM right now and I’ve got a bunch of work to do, and I’ll do that until they kick me out, which I hope won’t be for a long time.”

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“I’m definitely excited for this opportunity. I can’t wait for the journey to begin.” – New Kings head coach Mike Brown

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown let out a primal scream during media day. This team is ready!pic.twitter.com/nwmiqKR4qH

— Sactown Sports 1140 (@Sactown1140) September 26, 2022

“We’ve got a chip on our shoulder against everybody.” – Kings head coach Mike Brown

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Guarantee this wasn’t on anyone’s NBA Media Day Bingo card. https://t.co/jshZV21RFg

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“Guys are here working trying to achieve the same goal. It’s going to be a fun year.” – Chimezie Metu pic.twitter.com/M5OhCpVOqx

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Chimezie Metu says that the competition for roster spots & playing time is a “good problem to have”.

Metu will be in the mix for minutes at the forward spots along with Trey Lyles, Kent Bazemore, Chima Moneke, and KZ Okpala.

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“He’s definitely a players coach. But when it’s time to get down the business, he’s going to be on top of it.” – Chimezie Metu on Mike Brown

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“I’m exited. I think we have a good team here and I’m excited to get into the real stuff.” – Matthew Dellavedova pic.twitter.com/teB7DWs1cJ

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Matthew Dellavedova said he’s feeling great after “a tough couple of years”.

“I’m feeling great coming into camp.”

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“He’s a lot stronger than I realized. He’s very strong.” – Matthew Dellavedova on De’Aaron Fox

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“There’s a great energy in this building. It feels different. I think we’re going in the right direction.” – Kings forward Trey Lyles

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Kent Bazemore is very excited to be back in Sacramento.

Bazemore says that the organization is “moving in the right direction” with veteran players like Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk and Trey Lyles on the roster. pic.twitter.com/STvmUxjItM

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“My first time here, I really wanted to return (in free agency). I was definitely missing Sacramento. I love the feel here. Seeing people and kids run around with the ‘Sac Proud’ shirts again, it feels good.” – Kent Bazemore on signing with the Kings

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“I belong. I know I belong. The world doesn’t really know me yet, but I belong. I knew that I belonged 4 years ago.” – former UC Davis Aggies forward Chima Moneke on his hopes to make his first NBA roster with the Kings

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“I got my love back for the game. Coming to Stockton was the best professional decision that I’ve ever made.” – Quinn Cook on joining Sacramento’s G-League affiliate Stockton last season pic.twitter.com/rOiKNhEWrW

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

#HeadbandHuerter spotted. pic.twitter.com/jpTGhXGT80

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Domantas Sabonis says that he feels very confident in this revamped coaching staff and that he’s looking forward to getting to work with this group.

“It all starts tomorrow.” pic.twitter.com/E5lLxtEJWe

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Domantas Sabonis says that he believes he and Richaun Holmes can be productive playing alongside one another.

It’s unknown if/how much Mike Brown will play Sabonis and Holmes together, but it’s something that we could see this preseason.

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“I think that I’m hitting my second prime.” – Harrison Barnes on entering his 11th NBA season.

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Keegan Murray says that he’s fully healthy following a minor wrist surgery that took place after his MVP performance in Summer League. pic.twitter.com/AOy6pgqVvB

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“I’ve been back to Iowa since I got drafted and I’ve seen people with Sacramento Kings stuff on, which I’m pretty sure has never happened before.” – Keegan Murray on Iowa fans becoming interested in Kings basketball

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

Richaun Holmes says the goggles will “definitely be back this year” after suffering multiple eye injuries last season. pic.twitter.com/zB4zb55UxF

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

De’Aaron Fox is excited to have old friend Malik Monk in Sacramento.

“It’s great that we’re able to share the floor together again.” pic.twitter.com/JexczxURXS

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“Just switching it up. Might hate it a week from now, might not. There are certain things that I can and can’t pull off, so I’m starting with the headband.” – Kevin Huerter on changing up his look pic.twitter.com/tu1UY1DmBA

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

“Everyone talks about how the Kings are the only show in town. If we win, it’s going to be so fun for these fans and this city.” – Kevin Huerter

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) September 26, 2022

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