Sacramento Kings: 3 Forwards/Wings To Draft In The Second Round
By Rafe Wong
P.J Washington: PF from Kentucky
P.J. Washington is someone that is nowhere near projected to be available when the Kings are on the clock, but guys in the draft drop every year. So if Washington is there for the Kings at the 40th pick, they should pounce on him.
The Kentucky Wildcats had a solid season this year (big surprise), and P.J. Wahington was a huge reason why. Washington made the decision to come back for his sophomore year, and it worked well in his favor as he averaged around 15 points, eight rebounds, and two assists per game while he made around 52% of his total shots, 43% of his total three-pointers, and 66% of his total free-throw attempts.
In his two seasons as a Wildcat, Washington averaged around 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists per contest while he made 52% of his shots from the floor, 38% from beyond the arc, and 63% from the charity stripe.
If the Kings were able to draft Washington in this year’s draft, he has the potential to bolster their already solid group of big men. Offensively, Washington is a great interior scorer who can space the floor with his midrange game. He also has the potential to extend his shooting range to the three-point line if he continues to work on it. On the defensive side of the ball, Washington has great upside. He has the athleticism and length to become a reliable rebounder and defender but still needs to polish up this part of his game.
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Although adding Washington would not fill a major hole on the Kings’ roster, he is a guy that is incredibly talented and has the chance to become an interior force. And when teams are on the clock in the second round of the draft, they should just try to go after talents who can handle their own at the NBA level and contribute immediately.