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Sacramento Kings: 3 Options To Start At Small Forward

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 9: Iman Shumpert #4, De'Aaron Fox #5 and Justin Jackson #25 of the Sacramento Kings look on during the game against the Orlando Magic on March 9, 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 - MARCH 9: Iman Shumpert #4, De'Aaron Fox #5 and Justin Jackson #25 of the Sacramento Kings look on during the game against the Orlando Magic on March 9, 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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SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 11: Bogdan Bogdanovic #8 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets on April 11, 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 – APRIL 11: Bogdan Bogdanovic #8 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets on April 11, 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) /

Bogdan Bogdanovic (6’6″ / 205 pounds)

Yes, another Serbian star should be considered for the starting small forward role. Last season, Bogdan Bogdanovic turned the heads of Kings fans as he proved he was an athletic, skilled, and instinctual player in just his rookie season. For his campaign, he averaged 11.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 44.6% from the floor, 39.2% from the perimeter, and 84% from the free-throw line.

To me, Bogdan may be the strongest candidate to start at the three. On offense, he has proven to be a smart guy as he constantly made the correct decisions when on the court. Bogdanovic also demonstrated last season to be a reliable shooter as he made almost 40% of his three-point shots.

Defensively, Bogdanovic may be a bit undersized for a wing player. But he is pretty athletic and has great length which will help him handle his own when going up against opposing wings.

For Bogdanovic, shooting guard is his pure position. But the Kings already have guys like De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield which I think will be the starting point and shooting guards for the Kings.

With that being said, I still would like to see Bogdan in the starting five because I think he is one of the better guys currently on the team. And if Sacramento is all about winning this season, they should send out their best guys when beginning games.

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Kings fans. What are your thoughts about my options for who your team should start at small forward this season? To give us your opinions on the topic, feel free to comment on our website, Facebook page, or Twitter account. 

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