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Sacramento Kings: De’Aaron Fox’s Chances Of Winning NBA’s Most Improved

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings smiles while standing on the court during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2019 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings smiles while standing on the court during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2019 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 17: Nikola Vucevic #9 of Team Giannis looks on during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 17: Nikola Vucevic #9 of Team Giannis looks on during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Unforeseen All-Star: Nikola Vucevic

After seven seasons in the NBA, it seemed like Nikola Vucevic found his niche in the league by being a solid starting center. Throughout his career, Vucevic became a double-double machine by being a solid scorer and great rebounder. But this year, he suddenly took his game to greater heights.

Last season, Vucevic averaged 16 points and nine rebounds a game while making over 47% of his shots from the floor. This year, he was able to increase those numbers as he averaged around 21 points and 12 rebounds a night while making almost 52% of his shots. Vucevic also was able to develop a decent perimeter shot as he made over 36% of his attempts from the area.

Vucevic was always known as a solid big man in the NBA, but the question was whether he could be a star player and adjust his game towards being a stretch five. At least in this season, Vucevic has made tremendous strides in doing so, and a result, he earned his first invitation to the NBA All-Star game and is the best player on an Orlando Magic squad that is competing in the playoffs.

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