College basketball insider says Devin Carter reminds him of a Kings legend
Jun 27, 2024, 10:12 AM
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Shortly following the news that the Sacramento Kings selected Providence guard Devin Carter with the 13th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, positive reactions began pouring into social media.
One of those reactions came from Jon Rothstein, College Basketball insider for CBS Sports, who called the pick “tremendous” for Sacramento.
During Thursday’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, Rothstein joined the guys to share why he thinks Carter, the Big East Player of the Year, is ready for the NBA stage.
Plus, Rothstein compared the newest member of the Kings to a franchise great with whom he will soon be familiar upon his arrival in Sacramento.
Topics Discussed: Devin Carter & the Sacramento Kings
- What are Rothstein’s thoughts on the Kings’ addition of Devin Carter?
- “A consummate warrior. One of the best defenders in college basketball.”
- Did Sacramento get a steal at 13th?
- Rothstein says that Carter’s improved offense makes him an intriguing NBA prospect
- “There are elements of Doug Christie in Devin Carter.”
- How will Carter fit in with this Sacramento roster?
- “He can have a real impact without being a focal point of an offense.”
- What wings were on the Kings’ radar before they decided to select Carter?
- “There are no sleepless nights ahead of people in Sacramento because they got Devin Carter.”
- Rothstein says that Carter “has winning DNA.”
- Is Carter ready to play big NBA minutes from day one?
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When is the next NBA off-season date of interest?
The NBA Draft is now a two-night event.
Wednesday, June 26th, will be the first night of the 2024 NBA Draft. The second round will be held on Thursday, June 27th, and the Kings will use their 45th overall pick.
Sacramento hasn’t had a first-round pick since 2022, when it selected Iowa product Keegan Murray with the fourth overall pick.
Stay locked into Sactown Sports for all of your Kings draft coverage, including player profiles, reports regarding pre-draft workouts, draft night coverage, and much more.
NBA Offseason Schedule
- Wednesday, June 26-Thursday, June 27th – 2024 NBA Draft
- Sunday, June 30th – Free Agent negotiating window opens (3 PM PST)
- Saturday, July 6th – Free Agents can officially sign contracts
- July 12-22nd – Las Vegas Summer League
- July 27-August 11th – 2024 Olympic Games
- Friday, September 27th – NBA training camps begin
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