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Grading Each Player on the Current Sacramento Kings Roster

By Rafe Wong

Oct 29, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings bench celebrate after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Kings won 106-103. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings bench celebrate after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Kings won 106-103. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 6, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Ben McLemore

Inconsistency was the theme for Ben McLemore last season. Offensively, his shooting numbers looked good as he shot 43% from the court, 38.2% from the perimeter, and 75.3% from the free-throw line. For the season, he averaged 8.1 points per contest in a span of 61 games.

On defense, McLemore was also inconsistent. He displayed moments throughout the season where he was able to use his Grade-A athleticism to contribute defensively, but his 114 defensive rating was part of the reason for a horrid perimeter defense by Sacramento this season.

Overall, McLemore did improve in both facets of the game this year, but the Kings and their fans still expected more from a player that has the potential to be a good two-guard in the NBA.

Overall: C-

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