NBA Draft analyst on why Devin Carter will fit well in Sacramento
Aug 5, 2024, 9:35 AM
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
We likely won’t see Sacramento Kings rookie guard Devin Carter suit up until the new year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dive into the Providence product’s game.
During this week’s action on The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, guest host Allen Stiles was joined by Yahoo! Sports’ NBA Draft analyst Krysten Peek to break down Carter’s play style, explain why the guard slid to the 13th pick in the draft, and much more.
Plus, Krysten shares which aspect of Carter’s game will mesh most with Sacramento franchise guard De’Aaron Fox.
Topics Discussed
- How good can Cooper Flagg be?
- Was it surprising to see Devin Carter fall to 13th?
- Some teams hesitated to select Carter due to his shoulder injury
- “I think what Sacramento is getting in him, when healthy, is one of the best two-way players in this draft.”
- Krysten says that Carter and De’Aaron Fox could form one of the fastest backcourts in the NBA
- USC product Boogie Ellis signed a training camp deal with the Kings following an impressive summer league
- Who will be the best player in this 2024 NBA Draft class?
- Stephon Castle, who went fourth overall to the San Antonio Spurs, is a player to watch
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More on the Sacramento Kings’ NBA Draft Pick: PG Devin Carter
Devin Carter | PG | Height: 6’3 | Weight: 193 lbs | Age: 22 | Big Board: 11th
Stats: 33 games | 19.7 points | 8.7 rebounds | 3.6 assists | 1.8 steals | 1.0 blocks | 47% FG | 37% 3PT | 35.3 minutes
Carter, 22, was the Big East Player of the Year in 2023-24 while also taking home All-Big East First Team Honors. At 6’3, Carter finished the season ranked 3rd in rebounds per game (8.7) and total rebounds (286) among all Big East players.
The rookie guard will be sidelined for six months as he recovers from surgery that repaired a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
When is the next Sacramento Kings offseason date of interest?
The dog days of the NBA offseason have arrived.
Sacramento will continue to look to add to its roster before players report for training camp at the end of September. The Kings currently have two open roster spots that general manager Monte McNair will have to fill in the coming weeks and months.
Be sure to stay locked into Sactown Sports for all of your Sacramento Kings news on player signings, trades, game recaps, and more for the upcoming season.
NBA Offseason Schedule
- Saturday, July 6th – Free Agents can officially sign contracts
- July 27-August 11th – 2024 Olympic Games
- Mid-August – 2024-25 NBA schedule release
- Friday, September 27th – NBA training camps begin
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