Sacramento Kings fans are among the loyalest in pro sports, and they’re quite subjective as well.
Cowbell Kingdom’s Season in Review series asked readers to grade the performances of the team’s most prominent players. The results are in, and the public was very rational. Click on full names for complete articles.
Darren Collison – B (70 percent of votes)
Collison may not be an elite point guard, but he held his own against them. His offense blossomed (career-high 16.1 points per game) before sitting the last 33 contests with a core muscle injury.
Ray McCallum – C (54 percent)
When promoted to starting point following the All-Star break, the second-year pro looked poised and embraced contact. Unfortunately his defense regressed and he continued to struggle with his jumper.
Andre Miller – B (52 percent)
The trade deadline addition breathed new life into a stagnant second unit. Miller’s overall production was underwhelming, but voters cut him a break at 39-years-old.
Ben McLemore – B (62 percent)
After a disappointing rookie season, McLemore reestablished himself as a possible future star at the two-guard. Inconsistency remains his biggest obstacle.
Nik Stauskas – D (42 percent)
Stauskas likely avoided an “F” consensus with his improved play past the All-Star break. The rookie shot 41.8 percent from the floor after shooting 32.8 percent in the first 50 games.
Rudy Gay – A (55 percent)
A fixture throughout the season, Gay posted career-highs in points (21.1) and assists (3.7) per game, as well as annual free throw attempts (five) and free throw accuracy (85.8 percent).
Derrick Williams – C (55 percent)
Fans saw past the electricity of Williams and acknowledged the reality he’s a forward who hardly dishes, rebounds or defends.
Omri Casspi – B (64 percent)
An afterthought in training camp, Casspi rose from the ashes to produce his best NBA season. There’s still room to grow for the 26-year-old, particularly on defense.
Carl Landry – C (51 percent)
While Landry shot 51.5 percent, the power forward failed to score 20 points in a match all year. He reached 10 rebounds in a game only three times in 70 appearances.
Jason Thompson – C (42 percent)
Thompson received 29 percent “B” votes, despite posting career-worst scoring numbers across the board. The starter-turned-reserve hustled all out and accepted the challenge of locking down an assignment or anchoring the middle.
Reggie Evans – C (57 percent)
Like Miller, Evans earned the senior handicap. Aside from his usual strong rebounding, the 34-year-old big man provided little.
Ryan Hollins – D (54 percent)
The journeyman center once again failed to capitalize on his athletic potential and smarts. Hollins had a few shining moments however.
DeMarcus Cousins – A (72 percent)
“A” stands for All-Star. Cousins cemented his status as the top center in the league despite missing 23 games to injuries.
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