NBA General Managers were impressed with both moves: DeRozan acquisition by Kings and Carter selection as top moves by Sacramento.

There’s always the risk that someone might steal an idea, then present themselves to create it! In these instances, having access to such knowledge allows a greater level of sophistication when creating something from nothing. After an underwhelming 2023-24 NBA season, Kings general manager Monte McNair made several moves — both big and small — in an attempt to return them into playoff contention. Perhaps their most noteworthy acquisition was Six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan who joined them from Oklahoma. Sacramento made another notable move by selecting Providence guard Devin Carter at No. 28 overall in this draft. Sacramento City general managers took notice when Sacramento was selected 13th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft in an annual survey by the league. Responding to 50 different questions regarding best teams, players, coaches and offseason moves without voting for their own personnel or personnel related to them was what distinguished Sacramento from many teams across the league in this survey. Here were Sacramento’s highlights across this polling exercise – Karl-Anthony Towns going from New York to Sacramento was noted 27%; Paul George going to Philadelphia 23% and DeMar DeRozan joining Sacramento 17%; Mikal Bridges was picked 10 percent while Zaccharie Risacher was taken No 13 overall at this draft and later taken No 13 overall for his talents on draft day 17. Last Year: Holiday/Lillard Trade (43%). Which rookie was the biggest steal at his Draft pick position? T-1. Bub Carrington of Washington ranked 10 percent tied with Devin Carter of Sacramento for their collective percentage score; Johnny Furphy from Indiana scored 10 percent as well. Dalton Knecht (17), L.A Lakers was at 10%T-1; Terrence Shannon Jr from Minnesota had 10 percent while Nikola Topic (12) of Oklahoma City received 7 %T-7 points while Matas Buzelis (11) from Chicago received the final slot with his score. Boston Celtics (13%, T-3 New York Knicks (13% and Utah Jazz (7.7 percentage points, Sacramento Kings (3 percent). Last season Denver Nuggets achieved 37% success rate As soon as Rookie returns, he should make an immediate impact — particularly defensively. Although Sacramento made significant moves this offseason, many remain curious to see whether it will be enough for them to compete against some of the West’s elite clubs such as Portland. Download and subscribe to The Deuce & Mo Podcast as we keep tabs on Mike Brown and what awaits under him.