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Sacramento Kings: Top 3 Players Halfway Through Preseason

By Rafe Wong

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 1: The Sacramento Kings are seen against the Phoenix Suns during a pre-season game on October 1, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 1: The Sacramento Kings are seen against the Phoenix Suns during a pre-season game on October 1, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 4: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during a pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 4: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during a pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

De’Aaron Fox

There is no doubt that De’Aaron Fox has been the best player for the Sacramento Kings. Throughout the first three preseason games, the sophomore point guard is averaging 12.3 points and five assists per contest while shooting 51.7% (15-29) from the court and 46.2% (6-13) from beyond the arc.

For Fox, a lot of pressure is on him to perform well this season. During the team’s media day festivities, Dave Joerger said that Fox was the Kings’ franchise player and that he will lead the team’s new fast-paced offense to success.

So far, Fox has been successful during preseason play. When on the court, he has increased the tempo of the offense which has led to more opportunities for easy scores. As a result, the Kings have averaged 107.6 points in their last three games. It is a small sample size, but it beats scoring just 98.8 points a night which was the case for them last season.

Not only has Fox been able to excel as a facilitator, but he has also become impactful as a defender as well. Due to his physical tools and aggressive mindset, he has constantly been giving his opponents fits on the defensive end this last week.

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After having a so-so rookie season, Fox needs to make a leap of improvement this year. If his recent games are any indication of how he performs during the regular season, I would say he is on the right path to being the Kings’ guy going forward.

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