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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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ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JUNE 16 : Turkish Spor Toto Basketball League finals MVP Bogdan Bogdanovic poses with his trophy after Fenerbahce wins the Turkish Spor Toto Basketball League play-offs final’s fourth leg match against Besiktas Sompo Japan at BJK Akatlar Arena in Istanbul, Turkey on June 16, 2017.(Photo by Onur Coban/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JUNE 16 : Turkish Spor Toto Basketball League finals MVP Bogdan Bogdanovic poses with his trophy after Fenerbahce wins the Turkish Spor Toto Basketball League play-offs final’s fourth leg match against Besiktas Sompo Japan at BJK Akatlar Arena in Istanbul, Turkey on June 16, 2017.(Photo by Onur Coban/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

Small Forward: Bogdan Bogdanovic (written by Tyler Watts)

Bogdan Bogdanovic seems to be the right guy for the small forward spot. At least based on his resume overseas, Bogdan is a player that should be able to provide consistent production for the Kings on offense as he was the top scorer for his team, Fenerbahçe, who recently became the Euroleague champions. Not only can Bogdan become an offensive asset for his new team, but he has the ability to be a great defender due to his size, length, and athleticism.

Bogdanovic’s competition for the small forward spot will likely be rookie Justin Jackson, veteran Vince Carter, and the versatile Garrett Temple.

Temple seems to be the only competition for Bogdan for the starting job, but I believe Bogdan will showcase that he’s worth the starting role, and his contract, in training camp and throughout the regular season.

For the full analysis on our reasoning, click here.

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