After being selected seventh overall, Darius Acuff Jr. had a tough summer league for the Sacramento Kings. The former Arkansas guard was not as efficient or turnover-averse as he was in college, though he was able to score the ball.
To be fair to him, he was blitzed a lot in pick-and-rolls, and his team wasn't exactly prepared to make life easier on him. He may not see the same type of defense in the NBA, but it will still be important to build a rotation around him that helps him ease into his new role.
Backcourt mate
Talent-wise, it is pretty easy to say Zach LaVine will be the starter next to Acuff when the season kicks off. LaVine's shooting helps space the floor, and his isolation scoring will give Acuff an outlet when he's struggling to create looks for himself against NBA defenders.
On paper, it would be great to have another guy who can create with the ball in his hands (albeit mostly for himself); however, LaVine's limitations as a connector and defender are going to show up often this season. While I still believe that LaVine will be the starter on night one, the Kings coaching staff would be smart to get a few other guards on the floor with Acuff early and often....
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/kings/onsi/what-kings-ideal-lineup-with-darius-acuff-jr-will-look-like
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