Monte McNair on selecting Devin Carter at 13: “The draft is not about right now.”

In the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings drafted Providence's Devin Carter with the 13th pick. After the end of day one, general manager Monte McNair explained his thought process regarding the pick, potential trade conversations throughout the day, the positional versatility Carter provides, and his philosophy regarding drafting the best player available.
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[@milli2x383]

As a kings fan get that damn keyboard some soft keys

[@Budoy916]

Clickety clack clack click ⌨️

[@jontee194]

90 degrees in Sac today and bruh had a long sleeve shirt and ski vest.

[@SactownSports1140]

Asked him about it, he said he probably wont do the same tomorrow. Not sure if I believe him haha

[@NBAfast-breakPODCAST]

Building with AC, not construction here!😂

[@badnewssourgrapes]

Tonight was about nobody wanting to do business with us being we have no valuable assets so forced to take Carter is what Monte basically saying

[@hc434]

If you always draft the best talent avail, as a rule, then no one should be complaining. What I want to know is who wanted to re-sign HB for 18 mil last offseason because I can't imagine any GM actually wanting to take on that contract

[@bigneal6407]

Levine makes 50 mil a year…HB is on a normal deal for a 6’8” wing who shoots well

[@Drewskiifadez]

Maybe because players kings were seaking last season werent available. And was banking on continuity , especially after a great year they had last year. It’s easier said after not making the playoffs and not expecting the west to be as strong as it was. And 18 mill contract isn’t a crazy contract in today’s NBA, it’s actually a solid contract to be able to trade for a starting caliber player to match salaries. For example if say we wanted to get Kyle Kuzma. All it would take to match salaries is HB and Davion Mitchell or Sasha. Instead of heurter and Barnes to match salary and Kuzma salary isn’t even that high but if we signed barnes for less then more than likely we would have to give up more

[@hc434]

​​​@@bigneal6407 18 mil/year seems abnormally high for the player with the worst or 2nd worst defensive rating, rebounds per minute and plus minus of active players on the team His stats for the previous season were way better but it's almost always downhill in an nba players early 30s

[@hc434]

​​@@Drewskiifadez If they were trying to transform a terrible defensive team into at least a mediocre defensive team, that wasn't the kind of continuity needed and I think most of the fan base did not want them to re-sign HB. I personally think it was more of a Mike Brown decision given he thought they can contend for the title this year - he must've liked the roster. And Monte did try and upgrade because talks between him and HB went silent for a couple weeks last offseason. But we probably won't ever know who really wanted to - hopefully no one actually thought that was a great idea and they just didn't have any other realistic options

[@b.r3228]

Could have signed Demar. Would have been the player to put us over and a legit playoff team.

[@tonysavio6490]

Tell that person on the keyboard to chill out

[@scoobeedo991]

How does this dude wear the exact same outfit during the winter and summer ? 😂

[@jamesx4452]

At least we will know what Monte will have on when his bobblehead is released 😄

[@HarrySac916]

He has have at least 7 of those vests. Its his signature. Vlade's signature was having a cigarette in his hand 😊

[@jeffgoble4761]

Someone introduce 200 WPM homie to a speech-to-text app.

[@GeeElLobo]

Looks like Monte is betting on Keegan becoming an all star level player so he can trade Fox in a year or 2. He keeps drafting undersized guards.

[@b.r3228]

I don't think keegan will be an all star. He'll have to average 27+ and 8rbs so that ain't happening.

[@jamesx4452]

Let me guess, Kings will select a European player in the 2nd round.

[@MichaelBoyd-eq5ts]

The Kings drafted one of the most exciting talents in this draft. This young man is the best athlete in this draft, and he also brings defense, rebounding, and another potent offensive threat. Carter can play point guard, shooting guard, and small forward in a small lineup. The Kings will be fun to watch this year, and they have become a much greater threat in the Western Conference.

[@GoldCountrySRA]

Great young player, but a team can only have so many guards. Monte can't seem to go through a draft without getting an unnecessary 6'2 guard

[@pe.ach099]

He saying this is Derrick White /Jrue Holiday but can’t say it

[@JustinQuarles]

Thank you Monte for drafting the best player available. Don’t ever draft for positional need. Just like when Monte drafted Haliburton, on a guard heavy team.

[@stretchpunchbeef8982]

True when you draft for positional need you end up with bums like Keegan Murray instead of amazing players like Jaden Ivey 😀

[@SKOOBZTERZ]

@@stretchpunchbeef8982Jaden Ivey 😂🤣 Detroit is a hell hole

[@tylerpfreely]

@@stretchpunchbeef8982 Holy s%$# Keegan Murray is a stud dude you are tripping!!

[@stretchpunchbeef8982]

@@tylerpfreely sarcasm is lost on many

[@justmyopinion8395]

@@stretchpunchbeef8982I get the sarcasm but him drafting Keegan wasn’t for positional needs. Monte clearly stated he thought Murray was the best player available.

[@Dweller415]

In other words neither, Washington nor Chicago wanted our crappy 13th pick so hey, we can never have too many guards. 😂😂😂

[@anatoliykutsyy8937]

I kind of like this pick. If we will play monk more and or even start monk we would need someone like DC to come of the bench. Plus there is still moves to make. We need to give it time to play out.

[@NBAfast-breakPODCAST]

It was the RIGHT choice!! This kid has it

[@weenier_pie]

Foxes replacement

[@Mista808]

You're only as good as your weakest link! (Harrison Barnes/Kevin Huerter/Davion Mitchell) Get rid of at least two of the 3 before 2024/25 season!

[@cocomo111]

I wanted to watch this video, but the keyboard clicky clack clack, man. Couldn't tune it out.

[@claudiusarnellius2465]

The keyboard typer, started off at a lowkey soft pace and then went thermo-nuclear super sayen!

[@chamranhoum3160]

Monte never answer the question. He talks his way around it.

[@justmyopinion8395]

Sounds like all the same things he said about Davion.

[@FloDrum2107]

Really good pick, I have high praise for this pick! Devin can easily become part of the rotation. An amazing pick monte

[@bomacion2507]

We need wing players we don’t need another guard you got to realize it bruh

[@paulsanchez6455]

Sacramento needs size.

[@bomacion2507]

Thank you bro

[@spooky_stuff842]

pretty sure they're gonna trade for that

[@stephenschaupp1111]

Did you use your computer to record this

[@cjdigtlx]

How is the draft not about rn?

[@willr1080]

Not upgrading one of the forward sports before the start of the season will be malpractice. Carter might be good, but how much better than Ellis or Davion?

[@kings_pulse]

My fault for typing up a storm guys! My mic broke the other day so my phone picked up the audio behind it more than usual and I was transcribing. My bad there lol

[@BabyC-Pot]

Bye bye Davion

[@jays8664]

This reminds me of the frank mason pick had all the hart and skills but was just too small. You’re gonna be asking a 6’2 rookie guard to switch on pick n roll and try to defend a 6’8 to 6’9 wing player with a 7’2 wing span😂😂😂. The problem why kings are so upset Is because we seen this before and it hasn’t worked d fox to ball dominant and he needs more shooters around him to open up driving lanes.

[@JuniorRich916]

In Monte we trust

[@stevenvicijan4338]

Nevertheless, a quick ending there

[@chirocket4791]

Very good prospect, but the roster has too many guards.

[@JustinQuarles]

Same complaint when Haliburton was drafted. If Monte drafted for positional need, he would have been fired by now.

[@mordecaidrake]

​@JustinQuarles and that didn't work... they were forced to trade him away... for what many think was a bad deal on the kings side (not me , i like sabonis)

[@Drewskiifadez]

⁠@@mordecaidrakeso how do u start ur argument with saying it didn’t work? then end it with the trade worked out to YOU? I mean we see it with our own eyes that it did work. If Monte didnt draft Hali then how would we have gotten a 2x All NBA player on our team without trading Fox? Obviously it did work whether Hali stayed or got traded

[@mordecaidrake]

@Drewskiifadez because what didn't work was hali and fox together... which is what they originally wanted to work... they didn't draft him with the intention of dealing him to the pacers... that didn't work... and many think the trade that followed was also a loss.. i happen to think we did pretty dang good in the deal to salvage the situation before the murray draft

[@Drewskiifadez]

@@mordecaidrake just because Fox and Hali didn’t co exist well doesn’t fall on McNair. And if u think it does. Who in that draft after Hali is better than Hali or Sabonis ? Because basically what ur trynna say is anyone after Hali is who McNair should’ve picked ? Shoot McNair even has a case of drafting better than all the teams that came before Hali. Fans should be getting a lot more credit than what yall perceive him to be

[@NBAfast-breakPODCAST]

It was the RIGHT choice!! This kid has it 2nd round must be a 6’9 or taller forward period

[@TheSherds]

We need some size Monte

[@JustinQuarles]

Not with your 1st round pick. You need to draft the best player available

[@TheSherds]

I mean via trades or FA. I'm cool with the pick as long as we don't go into camp with 7 guards

[@sacramentofoodforest]

That keyboard is driving me insane

[@vincentramirez8188]

They should ask him what number Kuzma will wear, see if he breaks his silence lol

[@verbalkint4052]

You need to stop reading social media and blogs, if you think Kuzma would be a net positive addition. The Lakers couldn’t wait to get rid of him and the Wizards have been trash with him as a featured player, just like Jordan Poole. He puts up hollow statistics and isn’t a “winning” type player. Keep that albatross far away from the Kings core of Fox, Sabonis, Murray, Monk, and now Carter. They are all good guys that don’t deserve to be poisoned by someone that once dated a Kardashian. That right there should tell anybody all they need to know about Kuzma. Aim higher, Kingsfans.

[@Dweller415]

@@verbalkint4052”aim higher”? We literally are looked upon (undeservedly) as the worst place to play NBA basketball. OKC is a fraction of the size and yet pre draft discussion about free agents must have mentioned OKC 30 of 35 times. Sacramento was never mentioned. If the Kings have a chance to bring in Kuzma and his championship ring, they should do it.

[@razorrudy916]

That damn typing hey buddy slowdown lol

[@andypbodybuilding]

Why does this guy never change his outfit. 100 degree weather with a jacket is crazt

[@dmitrydemchuk186]

Dude AC works don’t worry 😅

[@Jaycelis24]

Trust the process kings fans

[@mariagracecalimbas6315]

The Friar and The Monk, is together. Now, a big hefty, intimidating shot blocker a Must.

[@stephenschaupp1111]

Trash audio

[@Mista808]

Makes perfect sense! We definitely needed a 14th guard on our roster! 🤨

[@christopherrobindysart]

hey nice vest! sigh

[@pfunk1380]

“I ummm.. he ummmm…. Ummmmm…”

[@marcusjones9425]

Translate to English

[@hippietone]

He wore the same thing during last years draft. Also he said the same thing about Colby jones last year.

[@gunmai5358]

Thank you Monte

[@amilehigh1345]

Two straight drafts he's shown his incompetence.....fire this fool

[@pe.ach099]

They need to hire you as the GM

[@pvantran82]

Yup, I'm with you. Fire this fool. He's suck. Can't close the deals.

[@khanhvuong9310]

Just up for talk. Almost is the key.

[@JustinQuarles]

@@pvantran82did you just start watching Kings basketball 2 years ago?? Serious question

[@hc434]

​@@pvantran82can you close a deal with Harrison Barnes as the center piece at 18 million a year?