How high should expectations be for Darius Acuff Jr.?
Matt George and Kayla Anderson set expectations for Sacramento’s new franchise guard, from scoring and playmaking to efficiency, leadership and development throughout the season. They compare Acuff’s opportunity to De’Aaron Fox’s first two NBA seasons, debate whether Acuff should immediately surpass Fox’s rookie production, and explain why flashes of star-level scoring may matter more than wins for a rebuilding Kings team. Plus, they discuss how Acuff can balance his natural scoring mentality with creating for teammates and what they want to see from him by the time the fourth quarter belongs to him late in the season.
