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Sacramento Kings moving forward with youth: Sit at least 2 vets per game

By Tyler Watts

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 6: Head coach Dave Joerger of the Sacramento Kings coaches Vince Carter #15 against the Denver Nuggets on January 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 6: Head coach Dave Joerger of the Sacramento Kings coaches Vince Carter #15 against the Denver Nuggets on January 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: Sacramento Kings Forward Willie Cauley-Stein (00) reacts to a call during an NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 06, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: Sacramento Kings Forward Willie Cauley-Stein (00) reacts to a call during an NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 06, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

What to expect from the young players

First, plan on more minutes and likely more mistakes.  Basketball in Sacramento is not always going to be beautiful in the second half of this season.  Players with limited experience usually make plenty of errors in this league.  The Kings will be running out at least six players 25 years old or younger every night.  The most NBA experience by any of those players is Willie Cauley-Stein with two full seasons under his belt.

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Along with mistakes, I expect to see plenty of flashes of what is to come.  Yes, that means excitement Kings fans.  Whether it is Fox attacking the basket hard with his blazing speed or WCS throwing down a monster dunk and showing off his trademark athleticism, it will be a joy to watch.   Do not forget about Buddy Hield’s 3-point shooting ability, he is trending toward a top-ten finish in 3-point percentage (currently sits sixth).  Bogdan Bogdanovic has shown a plethora of skills that have me jazzed about his NBA future too.  I would be remiss without mentioning Skal Labissiere who I believe can be the stretch four every NBA team covets if he just gets time on the court to develop.  I expect the second half of this season to feature plenty of flashes of the Kings bright future.  Stay tuned.

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