SACRAMENTO, CA - JUNE 25: Sacramento Kings 2022 NBA Draft Pick Keegan Murray poses for a photo on June 25, 2022 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
Keegan Murray silenced a lot of his critics with an impressive display in his first game for the Sacramento Kings in the summer league.
The Sacramento Kings drafted Keegan Murray with the 4th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. There were many questions raised about this pickup by the Kings as Jaden Ivey was still available on the board. The Kings, on the other hand, wanted Murray because he fits better into their system and plays at a position where they needed some talent.
There are a few questions about Keegan Murray’s ability to succeed in the league. The 6-foot-8 forward excelled in college. The question of whether he will do well enough to merit such a high ranking, however, still needs to be answered.
For what they’re worth, the early indications are overwhelmingly encouraging. In the California Classic, one of the minor Summer League competitions that took place before the major event in Las Vegas later this month, Murray made his Kings debut on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors.
In the Kings’ easy 86-68 victory, Murray was by far the best player on the court. He ended with 26 points and eight rebounds on 10-of-14 shooting from the field and 4-of-5 from 3-point range.
Keegan Murray and the Sacramento Kings will be up against the Miami Heat in their next match. The Kings will be the favorites again to get the job done. It’s mainly because the players on their team are quite good compared to the players on Miami’s team.
Keegan Murray will face Nikola Jovic of Miami, who is also touted to become a great player in this league. The Miami Heat suffered a blowout loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first game. They will hope to bounce back against the Kings.
Summer League is a great platform for players who want to impress the NBA teams. Many undrafted players can land a contract if they are able to perform well and catch the eyes of the team’s executives.
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