Final Thoughts
All three guys have played for Sacramento in the last year, so judging off their sample sizes, I would go with Cauley-Stein to be the starting center for the Kings to begin next season.
Willie made a huge leap of improvement last year. Once the Kings traded DeMarcus Cousins last February, Cauley-Stein averaged 12.9 points, 8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Not bad for an “offensive liability”, right?
What also makes Willie a good choice is that he doesn’t need the ball in his hands to be effective. He is a guy that gets most of his production based on his freakish athleticism and relentless effort on the floor. Ideally how a center performs in today’s NBA.
Although Koufos could make for a solid starting center, I feel Willie has been a better player due to his potential and production so far. Therefore, Cauley-Stein should be given the chance to be the starting center until he proves he is unable to be efficient.
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