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Opinion: What Does Arron Afflalo Bring To The Table?

By Rafe Wong

Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) attempts a free throw during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) attempts a free throw during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Yesterday the Sacramento Kings signed veteran shooting guard Arron Afflalo to a two-year contract that is valued at $25 million.

In terms of personnel, Afflalo fits a need for the Kings. Before free agency started the Kings only had Ben McLemore and soon-to-be acquired rookie Malachi Richardson as their only two guards on their roster. Neither of them is an established starter at the moment.

With the addition of Afflalo, however, the Kings two-guard need is filled. But based on talent how does Afflalo help his new team?

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Offense

Based on the production throughout his NBA career, Afflalo has been an asset for teams on both ends of the floor. On offense, he is a player that the Kings will look to in making jump shots at a consistent rate, specific beyond the perimeter.

Afflalo has a career three-point percentage of 38.5% and in his recent season with the New York Knicks he finished with a percentage of 38.2. The Kings are hoping the success he has had so far with his shooting stroke will translate during his tenure with Sacramento.

Jan 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) passes out of the defense of New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Knicks won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) passes out of the defense of New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Knicks won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense

Defensively, Afflalo has been solid as well, but last season with New York he dipped a bit as he recorded a defensive rating of 106.3.

Hopefully, for the Kings sake, Afflalo will thrive better under coach Dave Joerger. But based on his past production he is still an upgrade for a Kings perimeter defense that was putrid for fans to watch last season.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Afflalo is a good upgrade for the Kings at the two-guard position. He has shown throughout his career that he can be a consistent asset offensively and has proven enough to earn the belief that he will improve Sacramento’s defense going forward.

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