Mark Jones thinks DeMar DeRozan will be a ‘great fit’ with Kings

Jul 17, 2024, 8:33 AM

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 9: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a portrait on July 9, ...

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The Sacramento Kings have been big players in the NBA free agent market this summer, signing six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a multi-year deal and retaining Malik Monk–for less money than he could have received elsewhere.

Mark Jones, Kings TV play-by-play broadcaster for NBC Sports California, joined Carmichael Dave to share his thoughts on Sacramento’s offseason moves, why he believes DeRozan will be a great fit with this roster, and much more.

Jones also explains why he feels that Sacramento is becoming more of a free-agent destination than some may think.

Topics Discussed: NBA Summer League & DeMar DeRozan

Mark says attending NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is “like Christmas in July.”
Stories of players that made names for themselves in NBA Summer League
DeMar DeRozan joins the Sacramento Kings. Mark shares his thoughts.
“It’s going to be a great fit… His ability to handle and be a playmaker is really going to help our offense.”
Mark says that “nobody has ever said a bad word about DeMar DeRozan as a teammate.”
How will DeRozan’s addition affect the defense?
Malik Monk takes less money to return to Sacramento. Is that a sign that things are changing?
Mark says that Sacramento “might be more of a free agent destination than people think.”
Kings assistant coach Jay Triano was key in bringing Monk back
How many games will Jones be on the call for next season?
“My ambition is to do as many games as I can… 50, like in years 1,2,3. Get back to that.”

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