Mike Brown on De'Aaron Fox: 'He's been dynamite'
“He’s been dynamite,” Brown said of Fox’s defense at practice ahead of the Kings’ second matchup against Golden State. “The level of consistency on (the defensive) end of the floor, doing what we’re trying to preach … The dude can’t get screened if he doesn’t want to, he’s that good. You couple that with the way he can be defensively and add that to his development offensively, man. (Fox) still has room to grow on both ends.” So, is the proverbial “next step” for Fox coming defensively? He averaged 25.0 points, 6.1 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game on a career-high 51.2 percentage shooting last season en route to winning the inaugural Jerry West Clutch Player of the Year award. By now, his offensive prowess shouldn’t be taking anyone by surprise.
Source: Hunter Patterson @ The Athletic
Source: Hunter Patterson @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown & Malik Monk had some high praise for Colby Jones tonight. pic.twitter.com/HuwAURW1xi – 1:58 AM
Mike Brown & Malik Monk had some high praise for Colby Jones tonight. pic.twitter.com/HuwAURW1xi – 1:58 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings rookie Colby Jones discusses the funny story Mike Brown shared about having to throw up in Wednesday’s game against the Warriors, but also how he’s impacted Sacramento, made Brown’s decisions tough heading into the season and how he’s been able to fit in so well. pic.twitter.com/iUOhAOy9t1 – 1:58 AM
Kings rookie Colby Jones discusses the funny story Mike Brown shared about having to throw up in Wednesday’s game against the Warriors, but also how he’s impacted Sacramento, made Brown’s decisions tough heading into the season and how he’s been able to fit in so well. pic.twitter.com/iUOhAOy9t1 – 1:58 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown is challenging the foul on Davion Mitchell. Not sure he’ll win. Looked like THT stepped on Mitchell’s foot, which caused the fall. – 12:09 AM
Mike Brown is challenging the foul on Davion Mitchell. Not sure he’ll win. Looked like THT stepped on Mitchell’s foot, which caused the fall. – 12:09 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
That’s a clean block by Alex Len! I’m shocked Mike Brown isn’t reviewing this. – 12:01 AM
That’s a clean block by Alex Len! I’m shocked Mike Brown isn’t reviewing this. – 12:01 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox & Trey Lyles have been quite the cheerleaders tonight on the Kings bench. Very active & supportive. – 11:48 PM
De’Aaron Fox & Trey Lyles have been quite the cheerleaders tonight on the Kings bench. Very active & supportive. – 11:48 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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@SacramentoKings | @NBA | @SiriusXMSports pic.twitter.com/sAnXkkH7rb – 9:26 PM
The Sacramento Kings Season Preview Show is streaming NOW!
Hear from De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis & more!
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@SacramentoKings | @NBA | @SiriusXMSports pic.twitter.com/sAnXkkH7rb – 9:26 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Mike Brown on his rookie Colby Jones having really opened his eyes during this preseason, but conditioning to run with the Kings needs improvement. Shares a funny story about how Jones threw up at one point in the loss to the Warriors last night. pic.twitter.com/7ystrD0JlE – 8:47 PM
Mike Brown on his rookie Colby Jones having really opened his eyes during this preseason, but conditioning to run with the Kings needs improvement. Shares a funny story about how Jones threw up at one point in the loss to the Warriors last night. pic.twitter.com/7ystrD0JlE – 8:47 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown says he’ll start Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and JaVale McGee tonight. – 8:30 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says he’ll start Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and JaVale McGee tonight. – 8:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Not taking it personal is a big thing.”
De’Aaron Fox on what’s needed from all the Kings players this season
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@swipathefox | @SacramentoKings | @SiriusXMSports | @NBA pic.twitter.com/px4e3A7bZk – 8:26 PM
“Not taking it personal is a big thing.”
De’Aaron Fox on what’s needed from all the Kings players this season
More from Kings Camp
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@swipathefox | @SacramentoKings | @SiriusXMSports | @NBA pic.twitter.com/px4e3A7bZk – 8:26 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says he chose to sit De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis vs. the Jazz tonight because they played extended minutes in last night’s game against the Warriors. – 8:24 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says he chose to sit De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis vs. the Jazz tonight because they played extended minutes in last night’s game against the Warriors. – 8:24 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown on rookie Colby Jones: “If Colby keeps doing what he’s doing, it’s going to be hard to keep him on the bench.” – 8:24 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown on rookie Colby Jones: “If Colby keeps doing what he’s doing, it’s going to be hard to keep him on the bench.” – 8:24 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown says he changed his mind today and chose to rest players following last night’s loss to the Warriors.
Chris Duarte (left knee), Trey Lyles (left calf), Keegan Murray (illness), De’Aaron Fox (rest), Domantas Sabonis (rest) are all out vs. Jazz tonight. – 8:21 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says he changed his mind today and chose to rest players following last night’s loss to the Warriors.
Chris Duarte (left knee), Trey Lyles (left calf), Keegan Murray (illness), De’Aaron Fox (rest), Domantas Sabonis (rest) are all out vs. Jazz tonight. – 8:21 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown shouts out the Sac Republic and coach Mark Briggs hosting a playoff game this weekend. Encourages fans to go cheer them on. – 8:19 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown shouts out the Sac Republic and coach Mark Briggs hosting a playoff game this weekend. Encourages fans to go cheer them on. – 8:19 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Mike Brown on another Kings and Warriors thriller, the Stephen Curry heroics at the expense of Sacramento, the finest outing of the preseason and spotlighting the play of Davion Mitchell, Colby Jones and Kevin Huerter. pic.twitter.com/l3MSgmQhVk – 1:55 AM
Mike Brown on another Kings and Warriors thriller, the Stephen Curry heroics at the expense of Sacramento, the finest outing of the preseason and spotlighting the play of Davion Mitchell, Colby Jones and Kevin Huerter. pic.twitter.com/l3MSgmQhVk – 1:55 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on the game-winning 3-pointer from Stephen Curry tonight to keep his Kings winless, why Curry’s bank shot earlier in the 4th was more impressive, the play from rookie Colby Jones and the best outing in the preseason thus far. pic.twitter.com/Q1BvHvBUYR – 1:40 AM
De’Aaron Fox on the game-winning 3-pointer from Stephen Curry tonight to keep his Kings winless, why Curry’s bank shot earlier in the 4th was more impressive, the play from rookie Colby Jones and the best outing in the preseason thus far. pic.twitter.com/Q1BvHvBUYR – 1:40 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox and Chris Paul have an amusing debate about flopping before Keegan Murray comes up with a timely steal and bucket on the other end. pic.twitter.com/Y4M8lHhQz2 – 12:17 AM
De’Aaron Fox and Chris Paul have an amusing debate about flopping before Keegan Murray comes up with a timely steal and bucket on the other end. pic.twitter.com/Y4M8lHhQz2 – 12:17 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Are the Kings going to give De’Aaron Fox a coaching paycheck too? He’s done incredible working with Keegan Murray this summer.
#13 is a problem for the league. 😤 – 11:42 PM
Are the Kings going to give De’Aaron Fox a coaching paycheck too? He’s done incredible working with Keegan Murray this summer.
#13 is a problem for the league. 😤 – 11:42 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown had high praise for rookie Colby Jones yesterday and it looks like he’s about to check in at the next whistle. – 10:31 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown had high praise for rookie Colby Jones yesterday and it looks like he’s about to check in at the next whistle. – 10:31 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
As expected, Kings coach Mike Brown will aim to increase minutes for the main rotational players with another preseason game looming tomorrow night vs. Utah. – 8:41 PM
As expected, Kings coach Mike Brown will aim to increase minutes for the main rotational players with another preseason game looming tomorrow night vs. Utah. – 8:41 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says he expects his starters to play increased minutes tonight vs. the Warriors. – 8:40 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says he expects his starters to play increased minutes tonight vs. the Warriors. – 8:40 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown said Keegan Murray is getting to the point where he’d like to keep him with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, at least 2 of the 3 players on the floor at all times. – 8:38 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown said Keegan Murray is getting to the point where he’d like to keep him with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, at least 2 of the 3 players on the floor at all times. – 8:38 PM
More on this storyline
James Ham: INJURY UPDATE vs. Utah Jazz 10/19 Chris Duarte (left knee) – OUT De’Aaron Fox (team decision) – OUT Trey Lyles (left calf) – OUT Keegan Murray (illness) – OUT Domantas Sabonis (team decision) – OUT -via Twitter @James_HamNBA / October 19, 2023
Clutch Points: De’Aaron Fox showing love to some young fans ahead of the Kings vs. Warriors matchup 💜 pic.twitter.com/EeCBBAHS5U -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / October 15, 2023
What were your off-season highlights? Keegan Murray: “It was just being around the facility and around a lot of our guys. We had a lot of guys staying in Sacramento. So we were competing every day. Obviously, Fox was there so I was able to build a connection with him off the court. That was really cool. I feel like I progressed a lot with being in Sacramento and being with our coaches.” -via SportsKeeda / October 12, 2023