Opinion: Is Arron Afflalo Worth the Dollars?

Dec 7, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) works the ball around Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Dallas Mavericks won 104-97. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) works the ball around Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Dallas Mavericks won 104-97. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 7, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) works the ball around Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Dallas Mavericks won 104-97. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) works the ball around Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Dallas Mavericks won 104-97. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings signed Arron Afflalo this offseason to a contract of 2 years and $25 million.  This article examines Afflalo’s on-court game to see if the Kings spent wisely.

On July 2nd, 2016, the Sacramento Kings and free agent Arron Afflalo agreed to a contract of 2 years and $25 million.  Afflalo is a veteran shooting guard or small forward.  He is entering his 10th NBA season and playing for his 6th NBA franchise.  Below is a highlight video from the 2014-2015 NBA season to give you a glimpse at Afflalo’s on-court ability.

Let us now examine Arron Afflalo’s game to see if the Kings spent wisely in free agency.

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