The Kings aren't renowned for winning basketball games, but that could be about to change. With a number of talented young players leading them forward, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel. For once, they will be a fun team to play with on NBA Live - take a look at all their roster details below.
De’Aaron Fox, PG, 81
click to enlargeAge: 20
Position: PG
Height: 6’3’’
Playstyle: Slasher
Best stats: 93 Speed, 88 Stamina, 87 Vertical
Fox was taken at pick 5 in the 2017 draft, and in his first season showed a few signs of why he was rated so highly. Though his output was nothing to write home about - he averaged 11.6 points and 4.4 assists in 27.8 minutes per night - his elite athletic abilities, most notably his speed, as well as his ability to run an offense and play manic defense at the other end were plain to see.
Buddy Hield, SG, 80
click to enlargeAge: 24
Position: SG
Height: 6’5’’
Playstyle: Wing Shooter
Best stats: 88 3-point Shot, 88 Free Throw, 87 Stamina
Hield showed some good signs in his first full season with the Kings. Having entered the league as the 6th pick from the 2016 draft and a renowned shooter, he knocked down a huge 43.1% of shots from beyond the arc in 2017/18 on the way to 13.5 points per game. His challenge in 2018/19 will be to add more strings to his offensive bow, using his elite shooting ability to draw defenders and open up opportunities for teammates, while also developing an ability to score in other ways.
Bogdan Bogdanovic, SF, 78
click to enlargeAge: 26
Position: SF
Height: 6’6’’
Playstyle: Wing Shooter
Best stats: 85 3-point Shot, 84 Free Throw, 83 Mid-Range Shot
Playing his first season in the league as a 25-year-old in 2017/18, Bogdanovic appears destined to be a great pick up for the Kings. At 6'6" he is a multi-faceted offensive player - a great shooter but equally capable of setting up opportunities for teammates - while at the other end of the floor he is a solid defender.
Marvin Bagley III, PF, 82
click to enlargeAge: 19
Position: PF
Height: 6’11’’
Playstyle: Stretch Big
Best stats: 86 Strength, 86 Mid-Range Shot, 85 Inside Shot
Yet another high draft pick on this talented young team, Bagley III looks poised to make an immediate impact at the top level. An extremely talented post player with elite athletic qualities, he averaged 21.1 points and 11.1 rebounds at Duke last season. Though his output won't be immediately to that level in the NBA, his skills appear readily transferrable to the NBA, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him end the season with the most impressive stats of all the 2018/19 rookies.
Willie Cauley-Stein, C, 80
click to enlargeAge: 25
Position: C
Height: 7’1’’
Playstyle: Rim Protector
Best stats: 85 Post Moves, 85 Dunk, 84 Inside Shot
Cauley-Stein is the fourth top six draft pick in this starting lineup, having been taken at six in 2014. He has progressively improved each season in the league, and in 2017/18 averaged 15.4 points and 8.6 rebounds (both career-highs) as well as 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals.
NBA Live 19 Sacramento Kings Roster
| Name | OVR | Position | Height | Playstyle | Best Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | 82 | PF | 6'11" | Stretch Big | 86 Strength, 86 Mid-Range Shot |
| De'Aaron Fox | 81 | PG | 6'3" | Slasher | 93 Speed, 88 Stamina |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | 80 | C | 7'1" | Rim Protector | 85 Post Moves, 85 Dunk |
| Buddy Hield | 80 | SG | 6'5" | Wing Shooter | 88 3-point Shot, 88 Free Throw |
| Zach Randolph | 79 | PF | 6'9" | Post Anchor | 94 Post Moves, 83 Inside Shot |
| Kosta Koufos | 78 | C | 7'0" | Rim Protector | 86 Post Defense, 84 Strength |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 78 | SF | 6'6" | Wing Shooter | 85 3-point Shot, 84 Free Throw |
| Skal Labissiere | 78 | PF | 7'0" | Post Anchor | 85 Post Moves, 84 Strength |
| Yogi Ferrell | 78 | PG | 6'0" | Floor General | 86 Stamina, 83 3-point Shot |
| Iman Shumpert | 77 | SG | 6'5" | Backcourt Defender | 83 On Ball Defense, 83 Speed |
| Harry Giles III | 77 | PF | 6'11" | Rim Protector | 87 Stamina, 82 Dunk |
| Ben McLemore | 75 | SG | 6'5" | Slasher | 85 Stamina, 84 Vertical |
| Nemanja Bjelica | 73 | SF | 6'10" | Wing Shooter | 83 3-point Shot, 81 Mid-Range Shot |
| Justin Jackson | 72 | SF | 6'8" | Wing Scorer | 83 Stamina, 78 Speed |
| Frank Mason III | 72 | PG | 6'0" | Backcourt Shooter | 82 Free Throw, 80 3-point Shot |
Playbooks
click to enlargeBelow, we've listed every play from the Kings' playbook on NBA Live 19 to give you an extra advantage over your opponent.
| Play Name | Play Type |
|---|---|
| PG Drag | Pick and Roll |
| PG 14 Low High | Pick and Roll |
| PG 41 Weak Angle | Pick and Roll |
| PG 41 High Angle | Pick and Roll |
| PG 41 Quick High | Pick and Roll |
| PG 41 Weak Up | Pick and Roll |
| PG 41 Lifted | Pick and Roll |
| SG High Pistol Angle | Pick and Roll |
| SF 41 Pin Angle | Pick and Roll |
| SF 41 Strong Reverse Get | Pick and Roll |
| SF 41 Strong Reverse Angle | Pick and Roll |
| PF 41 Pitch Spread | Pick and Roll |
| PF 41 Weak High | Pick and Roll |
| PG 41 Weak Reverse Back Pin | Screen |
| PG 41 Strong Reverse Pin | Screen |
| SG 41 Weak Reverse Pin | Screen |
| SG Elbow Quick | Screen |
| SG 41 High Stagger | Screen |
| SG 41 Weak Stagger | Screen |
| SG 41 Strong Reverse Back Down | Screen |
| SF 41 Pin | Screen |
| SF 41 High Away | Screen |
| PF Stagger Thunder | Screen |
| PF 41 High Down | Screen |
| C 41 Strong Reverse Down | Screen |
| C 41 Down | Screen |
| PG 41 Strong Reverse Slice | Postup |
| SG 41 Duck In | Postup |
| SG 41 Strong Reverse Flex | Postup |
| SF 41 Low Quick Post | Postup |
| PF Punch Hammer | Postup |
| PF 41 Strong Up | Postup |
| C 41 Quick Post | Postup |
| C 41 Weak Quick Wing Entry | Postup |
| C 41 Quick Entry | Postup |
| C 41 Strong Reverse Wing Entry | Postup |
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