Unless one of the big 6 falls, the Kings will have a plethora of second tier options to choose from. Perhaps the best fit would be Michael Carter-Williams, his style of play as well as his physical profile would compliment the talent on the Kings very well. The Kings are a team of score first players, so Carter-Williams pass first mentality will work great setting up teammates. Also because of his size and defensive ability, Carter-Williams can guard shooting guards, which means ha can play alongside the smaller Isaiah Thomas, the Kings best guard.
Trey Burke, PG Michigan So. (6-1, 187)
Offensively Burke would do similar things for the Kings as Carter-Williams, though he isn't a pure point guard or passer on the same level. Nor does Burke have the size or defensive ability to cover any thing but other point guards, he's not as good of a fit as Carter-Williams. However, if the Kings are trying to trade Thomas (a profoundly stupid move) then Burke would make a ton of sense, though be somewhat of a lateral move in my opinion.
Shabazz Muhammad, SF UCLA Fr. (6-6, 222)
I like the idea of Muhammad with a top 10 pick, but he's not the type of player Sacramento needs on this roster. The Kings have a lot of pure scorers, which is exactly what Muhammad is. While his historically low college assist rate is troubling, it speaks more of his role and skill set than any character issues on the court. Muhammad is just the wrong type of perimeter player for the Kings, but not the terrible prospect some think.
Cody Zeller, PF Indiana So. (7-0, 230)
The Kings drafted Thomas Robinson last draft, didn't play him much, then traded him for some spare parts. They've got Patrick Patterson and Jason Thompson at the position right now, so Cody Zeller may be a longshot, however with a new coach and a new General Manager and neither Patterson nor Thompson exactly setting the world on fire, neither of their roster spots is safe. Zeller is a safe and likely productive option and a good fit with DeMarcus Cousins.
Tony Snell, G/F New Mexico Jr. (6-7, 198)
This may seem like a reach, but Snell is really rising lately and the Kings have worked him out twice, so it's a real possibility. Snell certainly has big time upside, a very athletic and smooth wing who, while streaky, can really shoot the ball and even create a little. He also has huge potential as a defensive player, with athleticism and incredible lateral quickness, he finished second in agility testing at the combine. In this draft, after the first couple picks, it's hard to call much a reach.
Tim Hardaway Jr, SG Michigan Jr. (6-6, 199)
If the Kings were to take Tim Hardaway Jr. however, it would be a reach. They've also worked him out twice and are reportedly interested in him here. It's not that he's a bad player, he just lacks the present abilities or future upside of any more than a role player in the NBA. He's good at most things, but not elite and lacking the athleticism to improve in many of those areas.
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