Sacramento Kings: 3 Players Who Need A Breakout Season

Willie Cauley-Stein

Willie Cauley-Stein has been a question mark for the last few seasons. There are moments where he looks like the ideal big man for the Kings, and then there are times where he looks lost on the floor.

That leads me to what I believe Willie needs to improve on in order for him to have a breakout season. Consistency.

For Willie to prove to the Kings that he can be their big man of the future, he needs to show it on a nightly basis. This means he has to be a defensive anchor that protects the rim and rebounds efficiently. It also means he needs to be solid in the interior offensively as well. And most importantly, his motor has to be on every time he is on the court.

Many may think I am crazy, but I consider Willie to have one of the highest ceilings currently on the Kings. I mean, a lengthy seven-footer who jumps like he is on a trampoline and runs like a gazelle gives him all the tools to be a great two-way player in his future. To me, Willie can improve on both ends of the floor, but changing his defense is more of a priority.

In my opinion, I believe the best role suited for Willie is being that defensive weapon that the Kings desperately need. I have been adamant that in order for Sacramento’s defense to improve, they need that goalie in the interior that will deter opponents from driving to the rim. And Cauley-Stein definitely has the ability to be that guy for Sacramento persistently.

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