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Kevin Huerter: ‘There is an expectation [to win]. We’re a confident group.’

Dec 21, 2022, 10:00 AM

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the first...

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Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to discuss what went wrong during Monday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets, share what he is doing to work through a recent shooting slump, preview tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and much more.

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Topics discussed include:

  • Kevin Huerter talks about how good it feels to return home after a two-week-long road trip
  • Recapping the disappointing loss to the Charlotte Hornets that took place on Monday night
  • Why has Sacramento struggled to convert at the free-throw line?
  • How is Huerter working through his three-point struggles?
  • Is it better to work through struggles by putting more emphasis on the mental side or physical side?
  • Huerter talks about what it’s like to watch De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis both post huge numbers in a losing effort
  • “We have to be better around [Fox and Sabonis]. Myself included, and the other guys have to be better around them.”
  • Huerter says that the Kings expect to win every night
  • Thoughts on facing the Lakers at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday
  • Keegan Murray has to bring Chick-Fil-A to each team flight
  • What was Huerter’s rookie duty?

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 9 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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