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Sacramento Kings’ Projected 2017-2018 Starters 2.0

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 5: The Sacramento Kings bench cheer on their teammates against the Utah Jazz on March 5, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 5: The Sacramento Kings bench cheer on their teammates against the Utah Jazz on March 5, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 13: Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz talks with George Hill
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 13: Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz talks with George Hill /

Point Guard: George Hill

Although starting De’Aaron Fox would have the potential to speed up his development process, starting George Hill is the right move here.

There is a good argument that Hill is the best player on the Kings’ current roster. He is a player that can help his team right away on both ends of the court. Not only would starting Hill benefit the Kings this season, but also can benefit Fox as well.

As Hill is on the hardwood leading the starting unit, Fox can be on the bench taking in valuable knowledge from the nine-year veteran. The Kings are in a position where they don’t need to rush Fox, but instead, have him develop a gradual pattern of improvement during his rookie season while Hill mentors him.

For the full analysis on our reasoning, click here.

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