THE Kings of Sacramento broke a 16-year playoff drought within the 2022-23 season, however was again on the surface trying within the following yr. Lacking the 2024 playoffs put stress on Sacramento’s entrance workplace to behave this offseason, and that is precisely what they did.
Over the summer season, the Kings went out and bought six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan by way of a sign-and-trade with Chicago Bulls.
Whereas many thought DeRozan would not be slot in Sacramento, the 16-year NBA veteran has been an unbelievable piece alongside stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, showcasing his elite offensive abilities on a nightly foundation.
DEMAR DEROZAN WITH BACK TO BACK DAGGER IN DOUBLE OT 🥶 pic.twitter.com/EhNw4ElQGj
– Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 7, 2025
Throughout Sunday’s match in opposition to Wizards of WashingtonDeRozan put collectively a formidable feat that proves what an elite offensive weapon he has been.
DeRozan handed Corridor of Famer Allen Iverson for twenty ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring listing, reaching 24,379 profession factors.
DeMar DeRozan moved previous Allen Iverson for twenty ninth place in NBA historical past on the all-time scoring listing.
-Jason Ross (@JasonRoss1140) January 20, 2025
DeRozan completed Sunday’s sport with 24 factors and 6 rebounds, a valiant efficiency regardless of a poor 9-21 capturing evening.
DeRozan is at present solely 49 factors behind Warriors of the Golden State celebrity Steph Curry for twenty eighth place in all-time scoring, however the 2009 NBA Draft teammates will seemingly proceed to climb the ranks collectively.
The 35-year-old ahead has been a key participant for the Kings as they’ve gained 9 of their final ten video games, showcasing his all-time scoring gene.
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