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4 Reasons Why The Sacramento Kings Need To Extend Buddy Hield

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 10: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings talks to referees prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 10, 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 - OCTOBER 10: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings talks to referees prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 10, 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 – JANUARY 12: Buddy Hield #24 and De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talk during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 12, 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 – JANUARY 12: Buddy Hield #24 and De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talk during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 12, 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) /

Reason #2: Buddy Is The Perfect Compliment To De’Aaron

When the Kings decided to use their first-round pick on De’Aaron Fox in the 2017 draft, they envisioned him being their point guard of the future. But for Fox to play at his full potential, the Kings still needed a two guard that complimented his game. Fortunately, the Kings already had that in Buddy.

Although the Kings have not been great these last two seasons, one promising note to take away is that they have a starting backcourt that could be elite shortly. De’Aaron and Buddy are a perfect match. Both love to play fast and tire the defense out. And when Fox has the ball and is sprinting down the court, he has the option to either use his athleticism to drive to the hoop or dish it out to Hield for a high-percentage perimeter shot.

Especially last season, the Kings and their fans saw the potential the tandem had as both were the main reasons why Sacramento was an exciting team. The duo combined for around 38 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists per contest.

There is no doubt that the Kings view Fox as their long-term point guard, so why not pair him with a player that best compliments his skillset? Having Fox and Hield as the starting backcourt helps both of them reach their ceilings which will make the Kings eventually become a playoff team for years to come.

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