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Predicting The Sacramento Kings’ Depth Chart

By Rafe Wong

May 10, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger speaks with vice president of basketball operations and general manager Vlade Divac during a press conference at the Sacramento Kings XC (Experience Center). Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger speaks with vice president of basketball operations and general manager Vlade Divac during a press conference at the Sacramento Kings XC (Experience Center). Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) dribbles the basketball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 105 to 97. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) dribbles the basketball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 105 to 97. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

Point Guards

The Kings currently hold four facilitators on their roster: Ty Lawson, Darren Collison, Jordan Farmar, and Isaiah Cousins.

Darren Collison has proven in his last two seasons with the Kings that he deserves to be the starting point guard going forward. The problem, however, is that the Bustling Bruin will most likely receive a suspension from the NBA because of his recent conviction of domestic violence.

This means that the starting point guard role is vacant at the moment, but when it is all said and done, we think Ty Lawson gets the job.

Despite Lawson’s struggles last season, he’s still young and has the means to be a positive impact. He also has developed a sudden motivation to rejuvenate his career, which is similar to the Rajon Rondo situation. Hopefully, Ty is able to be as successful as Rondo was.

Next, in line, we have Jordan Farmar as the #3 point guard, #2 when Collison is out. Farmar is a 9-year veteran that brings a good level of experience and knowledge to the team.

Farmar should be able to earn the backup role when the season starts because he brings more to the table compared to rookie Isaiah Cousins, who hasn’t had the opportunity to play in the NBA yet.

Last, we have Isaiah Cousins. The former Oklahoma Sooner still needs to flourish as a player, which means we foresee a limited role this season for the rookie. Expect Cousins to play some garbage minutes this season and also to get some time in the D-League with the Reno Bighorns as well.

To see the full analysis on the Kings’ point guards, click here for the full article.

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