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Should the Sacramento Kings Still Believe in Ben McLemore?

By Tyler Watts

Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Ben McLemore of the Sacramento Kings is a young, high draft pick who seemingly regressed last season.  This article takes a look into the struggles and what to watch for moving forward to see if McLemore is taking another step in his development.

Ben McLemore can be a source of frustration for Kings fans.  He was the 7th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.  Playing for Kansas and being a high draft pick created expectations that he would develop into a core piece of the Kings franchise.  In 2014-2015, he showed signs of growth from his rookie season and many Kings fans were expecting another leap last season.  Below is a highlight video from that season to reminisce about.

Not only did he not take the next step last season, he regressed to below his rookie season in many statistical categories.  Let us examine McLemore closely to see what happened and if there is still hope that he becomes what Kings fans hoped for back on draft night in 2013.

Next up: Last Season’s Struggles

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