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Sacramento Kings: 3 Ups To Marvin Bagley III’s Rookie Year

By Rafe Wong

CHARLOTTE NC - FEBRUARY 14:Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings poses for portraits during the NBAE Circuit as part of 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2019 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE NC - FEBRUARY 14:Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings poses for portraits during the NBAE Circuit as part of 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2019 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the U.S. Team dunks the ball against the World Team during the 2019 Mtn Dew ICE Rising Stars Game on February 15, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the U.S. Team dunks the ball against the World Team during the 2019 Mtn Dew ICE Rising Stars Game on February 15, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Reason #3: Vast Improvement

Arguably one of the most encouraging signs when evaluating a young professional athlete is whether they are showing a consistent pattern of improvement throughout time. So far, Bagley has done that and more.

I am honestly blown away by Bagley’s progress this season. Whether it is scoring, playing defense, or rebounding the basketball, it seems like every game the guy is getting better in at least one aspect of his game. And oh yeah, he also displays a level of confidence that is rare to see from a rookie. Marvin will try anything on the court as he has full belief in his physical tools and skillset.

This season, Marvin Bagley has been good for the Kings as he has established himself into a core piece in Dave Joerger’s rotation. But with that said, the 19-year old forward is still very raw yet so good.

Get ready, Kings fans. It looks like you got a gem in Marvin Bagley III. If he continues his current pattern of progress going forward, not only will he be a perennial All-Star, but an NBA superstar.

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