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Sacramento Kings: 5 Players Who Made The Season Fun

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 7: The Sacramento Kings huddle up prior to the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 7, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 7: The Sacramento Kings huddle up prior to the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 7, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 12: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center on November 12, 2018 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 12: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center on November 12, 2018 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Player #5: De’Aaron Fox

Ah yes. You all knew he was going to make the list. Remember how I mentioned that Buddy Hield played a big role in the Kings’ electric offense? Well, De’Aaron Fox was arguably the main reason why the Kings were rolling this season.

As the point guard, Fox had the responsibility of being the anchor for the Kings on both ends of the court. Offensively, Fox was successful as he controlled the tempo in most games and was able to be a playmaker for himself and others.

Defensively, Fox had to guard the other team’s guard, which in the Western Conference is a tough job to do because there are so many elite guards in the conference. But with that said, Fox was able to handle his own as he was physical and lived up to his nickname “Swipa” as he finished in the NBA’s top ten in steals per game.

During his sophomore season, Fox made great strides as he averaged around 17 points and seven assists per game while making around 46% of his shots from the floor and 37% from beyond the arc.

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He is one of the main players that Kings fans are hoping will turn into a star someday. And due to the improvement and excitement he made this year, there is a good chance there will be an All-Star appearance in his future.

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