We laughed at Bill over that take but they rank 26th in PPG at 117 points.

They really don’t though and it’s awful to watch.

I’m actually dumbfounded by this. If Caleb Wilson drops 32 and 10 assists, same with AJ, you’ll get generational talk coming. Cam Boozer got a lot of buzz over his triple double last week. There should be way more praise coming for this kid, don’t care about the L’s a rookie deals with

Reverse Michael Carter-Williams lol

It’s just cause its the kings bro I don’t think anyone even remembers that game

Tbf he does still chuck but that’s what the team needs tbh. The team is bad. Let your super talented teenager play basketball and figure out how to get him support in the coming years

Acuff is #5 in the league in terms of points created too. He’s a true offensive engine and his peers are other franchise cornerstones like Luka, Tatum, Jokic, etc.

Now obviously he has to actually put it all together and get more wins. But 19 years old and doing all that scoring and assisting is undeniable.

Tbf though VJ was also looking amazing on defense. You got a potential two way superstar wing in VJ and a superstar offensive engine in Darius. Both guys are amazing and these past 2 drafts have looked special from day one.

VJ did show up and proved his jumper wasn’t a worry for his game/his offensive game in general. Definitely other biases at play, but specifically first impressions for some reason always have a lasting mark.

If he was 26, yes. What other teenagers have done this?

Kings might be drafting Jordan Smith Jr. this year too!

It’s easier when the two players play different positions. Like Luka guards forwards for us

Kings already got some good defenders on the team. It’s just that they’re young & cheap and behind the pecking order of the vets. Dylan Cardwell and Emanuel Sharp in particular are looking like legit defenders who aren’t totally useless offensively.

People were saying today that Nique Clifford is starting caliber lol.

Its really just funny now

Hahaha true, I’ve also said this. People are slowly realizing the label is bullshit, because the only people watching the Kings are fans of the team they’re playing.

So it’s like one fanbase at a time that are seeing for themselves

The proof is in the postgame threads. Fans of teams that don’t watch us normally are often surprised that he doesn’t play how they expected based on his reputation.

I do now, because of Acuff

Facts. I finally caught a game and this kid is legit. It actually looks like he’s a really good fit with sabonis too which surprised me givent he rumors of him wanting out

I drafted him in fantasy cause I had a feeling he was going to average ²⁰⁄₅. I’ve probably watched like 7-8 kings games so far and Acuff is unbelievable. Probably the best rookie I’ve seen out the gate and I’ve been a big time NBA fan for 10 years. I’m a Celtics fan but have seen more kings games so far this season because of my work schedule since kings games start at 8pm for me lol.

People calling him a ball hog just expose themselves as box score watchers. He shoots a lot but a decent chunk of his shots come from off ball. I think he’s been Sabonis’s top pass target

I think the tide is turning at least. It’s hard to deny a 19 year old rookie who’s having multiple 30 points and 10 assists games on good efficiency. You don’t even have to watch the games, just the box score for that.

When people do watch the games, or even his highlights, a lot of them become fans. He just has that sauce that few rookies have.

Nothing new. Can’t wait for him to be off the team.

Luka is huge, though. Better comparison is Brunson surrounded by lengthy defenders and three-point shooters. And a competent backup PG.

The last Big vs Guard tightly contested RotY race too. Gonna definitely pay close attention to both players.

I disagree on Peterson. He’s buried on a team with fringe All Stars and a coach that is trying to play an egalitarian style of basketball. Give him until mid season and watch him have a Trae Young-esque turnaround once the coach gives him the reigns of the offense

I’m not bringing down Yaxel, he’s solid. I just think Acuff is clearly the better player.

I mean… is he not the other RotY candidate?

Why ask dumb questions? You lowkey have bad critical thinking skills

Theres a reason most people dont play that many minutes

Yaxel will probably get it anyway