The Devin Carter Pick for the Sacramento Kings is Quickly Growing on Me | Locked On Kings

[@Gmannn04]

The Kings might end up having the best backcourt rotation in the league. Fox and Monk can get buckets at any moment and Keon and Carter can clamp down on defense. We can upgrade other positions through trades and free agency. Carter was the best player available and we're lucky he fell to us.

[@iLuvUs22]

Throw Kevin huerter In their an the depth is crazy .

[@mariagracecalimbas6315]

The Monk and The Friar, together, now. God's Happy.

[@brandonweaver5910]

This is a great pick for this draft. He looks like a guy that will be recognized as a Steal @13 down the road.

[@AGHathaway]

Best pick in the draft. A+++ a total steal.

[@mikelike3877]

100%

[@MichaelBoyd-eq5ts]

Precisely!! Kings fans do not yet realize what they have in this young man. The Kings are in position to win the Western Conference with Devin Carter in the lineup. With one or two smart free agent moves the Kings are a threat to take the NBA championship. Devin Carter is the steal of the 2024 draft.

[@BlakeRobinson14]

He is going to be a stud

[@En4cer2K9]

People were mad when we picked fit (Murray) over BPA (Ivey). Now we picked BPA and people are still mad. They're never happy.

[@jimgarfinkel1090]

It's interesting to me, he obviously wasn't a "fit" pick, only cuz he's a guard. And it's arguable he wasn't best available, because all the mocks, (and actual picks) were all over the place. On Monte's board, he was best available, ESPN at the time of the pick had I believe, Knecht and a couple others there .... The draft is an article, not a science ( metrics not withstanding)

[@DaveKingDavid]

​@@jimgarfinkel1090turning the dial is a bigger priority for ESPN than getting it right.

[@jimgarfinkel1090]

@@DaveKingDavid true, but my point is of all the mocks, and all the individual team boards, I'm sure there were other "best available" choices for those evaluations... Not saying Carter wasn't, just saying it's more a crap shoot than an art or science

[@kaijunaut1954]

Like the player in context with added talent, down the line. Curious what Kings add and where. It still looks like we need to add frontcourt depth as well as an upgrade in the starting line up between Domas and Keegan.

[@carminecarreviews624]

I think Carter is a steel at this pick, but I do believe that we should get rid of two guard.

[@raybandzz3582]

Davion and Huerter most likely on the move with the new addition of Carter and the rise of Keon Ellis

[@michaeljzaneski8746]

Yep. Even ESPN mentioned this made Mitchell a possible part of a future trade.

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Davion and Huerter are just not that good of players. Davion is a point guard that cannot distribute and lacks playmaking abilities. Huerter is just bad all around. Hopefully they are both gone next season for better pieces.

[@rmobnation9395]

​@p9r4ex8dyk have you watched a single King's game this entire season?

[@rmobnation9395]

Who are we trading them for exactly? Without that 13th pick we have no trade stock whatsoever. This is the 10th guard on the roster for the Kings, just shameful. We need size, length, and athleticism. We don't need a guy smaller than me.

[@justinslogar5770]

@@p9r4ex8dykhuerter is not bad all around he’s still a great 3 point shooter who can shoot on the move and has a very quick release, he also has a lot of hustle. He had a bad year but there is definitely a place for him in the nba

[@MrOctober44]

I was initially disappointed taking a guard, but he does seem like he's going to be a good player. I would assume it must mean they're trading one of their other guards.

[@Demongangster]

For those fans complained about this draft, think about the time when Fox was out. We hoped Domas, Murray, or even Monk picked up the slack but none of them did. Those two Houston games hurt the spirit of the team during the early season of last year. Carter might fill the hole if somehow Fox misses games this season.

[@ttyoy473]

And when monk got hurt we looked terrible last year

[@justinlinscheid4018]

Great pick. Seems like a very solid player.

[@jimmyj2623]

Carter can be every bit of Josh Hart for the Kings but with more offensive upside. Good pick up

[@rmobnation9395]

He is 6'2" tall, and we already have 9 guards on the roster. This is #10, how exactly is it a good pick?

[@rob1376]

​@@rmobnation9395 obviously he's going to take minutes from one or the other guards. Relax.

[@LivinProoof]

@@rmobnation9395 Bro I've seen this exact comment like 100 times already, use your brain a bit my man. Offseason just started, some guards WILL be traded and shipped out.

[@rmobnation9395]

@LivinProoof Where exactly have you "seen this exact comment 100 times"? What trade assets do we have now that the 13th pick is gone? I'll wait......

[@joeweaver73]

That's a good call. I've seen others compare him to Derrick White. I think we'd all be happy with that or Josh Hart.

[@leaphengyan-xq7yf]

Trust in McNair right so stick to it don't switch up plus I hate hearing what if the kings this and that fuck that stop all that if it ain't bringing shit

[@EricBorchert]

Last year Brown continued to rotate through the rotation looking for a guard to do what he wanted. We now have that guy and frees up more guards to package in a deal to get the player that we need to add to this team. This was a smart move especially if monk demands to start he would be a great 6 man. Now I’m excited to package Hurter & off night plus picks for a player that makes this team better.

[@antoniobautista6718]

I was hoping for Edey, but since the Grizzlies picked him, Devin Carter being our target worked out great. He's a gritty guard, exactly what we need for our team!!!

[@rmobnation9395]

Who tf are you exactly? We have 9 guards on the roster already, why exactly do we need #10?

[@jontee194]

Matt George - the greatest prince charming to ever perform at a local sac theater, dancing under the purple moon… keep it up, man.

[@RelaxIntoTheBlack]

I like the Player. I feel like moves will be made to balance the roster.

[@massimolesti]

I think it’s a great opportunity to set our backcourt for years to come. But it’s a risk that will only pay off if we can move pieces to get the length and versatility we need on the wings & forwards

[@THEOPINIONATEDSPORTSMAN]

A “defensive first guard,who can score”??? We already have that in Mitchell! I thought Knecht was the guy but hey, let’s go Devin!

[@DaveKingDavid]

A big guard who can really shoot, but can't defend...

[@BTisBack]

It’s gonna be hard to keep faith in Monte McNair if we fail to make moves this year And I’ve been a huge supporter of him so far

[@darren31435]

When Monty drafted Keegan everyone said the Kings should have drafted the best player available Jaden Ivey. Now everyone is upset that Monty drafted Devine Carter the best player available. Clearly Mike Brown isn’t comfortable starting Monk or playing him more than 22 minutes a game. Brown also doesn’t trust Davion, Heurter, Jones or Duarte.

[@VeeJay24]

Wait and See mode, there can't be any more almost trades. 2 maybe 3 of these guards have to be moved for frontcourt help!

[@TadasJam]

I am fine with this pick. Yup we need a solid Pf but we also must not to forget how bad this team was at defending 3pt. Next we must trade michell, huerter and barnes. I think its still posible to get Kuzma. As far as i read they are intetested in michell and huerter. Just go for it even if we would need to add future 1st. Maybe we can get kispert too then. Atm i see as guards roration: fox, monk, ellis and carter. Maybe ellis could cover Sf position too a bit. I see monk as backup Pg since we must find a way to give him at least 30 mpg. Also if avdija was available (didint see this coming) maybe there are or will be other options that doesnt seems available atm. Maybe Markkannen?:) all in all i hope Monte will be agressive and will use future picks if needed. I will be happy even with risky moves. P.s. want to say to host that i really like this podcast and your emotions. I am from country where basketball is a sport number 1 and people here often say that nba is more about making money and show its great too see that there so many people that really loves this game. Keep it up a good work and best wishes from Lithuania.

[@rmobnation9395]

I can tell you're delusional based on the fact that you think a man who's my height is going to play the 3, or small forward in the NBA. Keon Ellis is 6'3" tall, he's not a 3 dude. This was a miss, no other way to dice it. This was the 10th guard on the King's roster.

[@TadasJam]

As far as i see Ellis is listed 6'6, i believe he can play sf for short time. I mean coach will need to find a way to use all those guards. J.Holiday started as pg but at some point played as sf in NO. The biggest problem would be if we would keep mitchell.

[@rmobnation9395]

@@TadasJam Keon Ellis is 6'3" tall, the same as Fox. Where are you getting your info from? A quick Google search disproves your inaccurate information.

[@TadasJam]

Yup my bad. On basketball-reference its listed 6'6. Thats sad i really wanted to see fox, carter and ellis together defending 3pt

[@rmobnation9395]

@TadasJam you never know, Mike Brown may put them in a small-ball lineup. Imagine an actual big man though, and they slide Domas to the 4?

[@luckylawson6859]

I'm not frustrated with the player, Carter seems like a talented basketball player. It is the position that has me frustrated. I don't think I'll be ok with this pick until a trade is made. However, it doesn't seem Monte can get a trade done so we might be stuck with 8 guards. As of right now, Monte draft grade is a D-

[@YoBrand15]

Just a horrible take honestly. Horrible. I don't blame you since others feel the same way. But you always draft for talent with a pick like this. Always. He was pretty clearly the best player available, and he'd a perfect fit. 6/9 wingspan. Great defender. Shoots well. He's basically a davion upgrade. It's pretty clear huerter and davion will be on the way out. If not this year then next year (and we just have to deal with the log jam for a year). But most likely we are fine. Theres no way we were getting a big in this draft.

[@Kobra_Commander15]

Does Malik Monk start with fox now with all our guard depth?.

[@jayanders3399]

For me, this pick will ultimately be judged based on what they do next.

[@shawnobrien6389]

We now have 8 guards and 0 PF's. Denver picked up another big and we have to play them. What does our FO have against a big front court?

[@SKOOBZTERZ]

We gonna make moves still ain’t done

[@uhhh_cheese]

Trey lyles?

[@patricksmith2629]

Yup!

[@antoniobautista6718]

Lyles, Barnes, and Murray can all be Power Forward

[@SKOOBZTERZ]

@@antoniobautista6718 we cannot run it back with that PF crew we need an upgrade

[@ralphlawrence7069]

Hey Matt. Saw your initial reaction from a previous video from being pessimistic to now being optimistic! I'm with you on the optimistic side.. I really like Devin Carter and is my #1 choice at #13. I really believe he is the best choice ans I wouldn't worry to much about the guard position coz we all know one of Davion or Huerter won't be back next season. Carter could easily replace Davion as Fox's backup

[@LockedOnKings]

I'm telling you, over the couple hours after the pick that I was processing things, the selection really grew on me. But that's with the expectation that the Kings still make moves this offseason.

[@DaveKingDavid]

What would it take to consider including Keon instead Mitchell in the package? He is an unique two way guy with a great contract. I would at least dangle him

[@jaybirdful]

Didn’t Monty say Carter won’t be able to play Summer League due to healing shoulder?

[@DaveKingDavid]

That's not what he said

[@jaybirdful]

@@DaveKingDavid What did he say….heard something about that ?

[@matthewwinger6201]

Davion’s defense definitely popped at summer league

[@patricksmith2629]

We needed a big…

[@truffboy1263]

Yea, its feels like they dont see how we lose againts Draymond-K. Looney and Ingram-Zion-Jonas Val. lineup back to back....while our Alex Len-Jav.McGee lineup needs an upgrade badly

[@zacmarvel6369]

we need a sf!!

[@kingcharles8799]

I agree. A big is necessary. We get by with sabonis playing the 5 but won't go deep

[@YoBrand15]

There was no good big left... did you watch the draft? It was almost all guards left as best player available. We needed the best player... devin is a fantastic fit.

[@MrOctober44]

While I agree, there's not a lot of bigs so they took the bpa

[@mr2perfect]

They got player friendly contracts in colby jones keon and carter that will make under 5 mill the next 3 seasons and get 15-20 mins a game no excuse to get a upscale player

[@lonewolfnh89]

my initial reaction was shit....I hope Davion Mitchell doesn't get traded.

[@DaveKingDavid]

We should respect this sentiment.

[@reedrodz75]

You still have to develop if we drafted a wing.

[@GregoryLee-sd9wi]

Tyler Smith is still out there I think my kings could use him

[@IanHernandez-p4n]

We need a wing and we got another small guy. We have Mitchell, Jones, Ellis, Ford, Duarte and now carter on the bench. The Kings office is striking out again, and the Lakers pick up Knecht which was the wing who could have been a great pick (lakers grade was an A+). Could have pick up a big man with that pick to back up Domas.

[@YoBrand15]

I'm getting so sick of this take lol... For one, he's not a small guy. He had one of the highest verticals at combined and has a 6/9 wingspan. Second, there was no wing/big to take that's better than Carter. Carter is a better long term fit than huerter or davion. Last, trades are very likely coming. Huerter, davion and barnes will be out if a deal can be made. So we will start monk, and have eliis and Carter as backups. This was an extremely solid draft pick. Guys like Carter are very hard to come by that late in the lottery. I mean hell he had more blocks last year than the entire kings team combined lol. And averaged 9 boards as a guard. He's a terrific long term fit. People are being too short sighted on fit. Monte has said they aren't done with the off-season. The only blame I have is they couldn't trade the pick to get someone like kuzma, but that's somewhat out of his control. We got a bit unlucky mossing the playoffs since it means we couldn't include future picks in the draft.

[@YoBrand15]

Also knecht is not really a wing... he has more of a guard frame than Carter lol

[@EricBorchert]

Non of the guards that are on are bench fit Browns scheme. No we have one that does and frees us up now to trade a lot of them for the players we need.

[@EricBorchert]

Non of the guards that are on are bench fit Browns scheme. No we have one that does and frees us up now to trade a lot of them for the players we need.

[@DaveKingDavid]

He's a small player with a huge wingspan, and a lot of toughness. Upside is he's the best of Mitchell and the best of Keon plus a little more shooting. Not a bad move.

[@shayang5837]

Address defense but state Dalton Keneict lol

[@Jadelove14]

I saw his highlights and I like him .davion needs to go ,devin will be his replacement

[@jonnynagle4258]

C+ draft pick. He's a good player. But how many PG's do we need. But they should have drafted Dalton Knecht, or trade down and get Terrance Shannon Jr. Both players would have played a better role for the Kings. Monte is a really good GM, and I think Carter is a good player, but not a fan of this strategy.

[@cleer2804]

He's not a PG

[@saiken811]

Praying that we can successfully pull of a trade sending away some of our guards. I like the pick in the vacuum, but there are still so many things we need to take care of.

[@rmobnation9395]

You like putting guard #10 on the roster for what exactly?

[@saiken811]

@@rmobnation9395 you do know what IN A VACUUM means right? Plus my comment does say “there are still many things we need to take care of" ie I'm hoping the likes of huerter, davion, duarte etc will be traded. But obviously this remains to be seen. If nothing gets done, then this pick will be a disaster.

[@rmobnation9395]

@saiken811 in vacuum means looking back on it from the future right?

[@rmobnation9395]

@@saiken811 Davion has been great for us this season. His defensive presence is always there, and his 3-point game is now better than Huerter's.

[@saiken811]

@@rmobnation9395 I agree. But i do have this feeling that this pick is a Davion replacement though. They are quite similar. Right now, we have 3 very defensive-minded guards, and yeah, to your point, it is a problem, so I think Davion might be on the move, given the recent surge in his stock and expiring contract, for a team who wants to free up cap space, perhaps?

[@badnewssourgrapes]

Please make moves Monte stop being scared all other teams improving we been stagnant for awhile now Carter is a dawg but we said the same thing about Mitchell & Colby how has that worked out we need length I'm worried Carter's 3 point percentage will dip in the NBA it's harder than college I'm seeing Davion 2.0 seems like teams don't wanna do business with us being we have no real assets & trust me Barnes & Huerter not getting much in return I'm rooting for this kid Carter just want to see this team thrive not regress which will happen if we remain scary on making moves

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Barnes and Huerter for Giannis the Greek Freak

[@Bahala209]

Just stick being a reporter. Good job monte!! Take the best player available

[@NeroPh.D]

i guess we are going small ball

[@1970ronin]

we won't know about the pick until we see the next move, there are more guards than minutes. I don't understand the pick, he wasn't even the best player available. Maybe they will go to a 3 guard line up full time

[@MrOctober44]

Who was better that was still available?

[@DaveKingDavid]

A lot of people had Knect in the top 10, I still believe Carter was best available

[@dalt992]

Has anybody watched Devin Carter's 2023-2024 Highlight package on KZbin? I watched and you know who Devin really reminds me of? A more athletic Jalen Brunson! Yes, more raw and not as good of a playmaker yet, but very similar style of play. Devin even has Jalen's drive-stop-turn-turn again move. NO doubt, this guy is going to be a VERY good NBA player.

[@rmobnation9395]

Doesn't matter, we have 3 really good guards on thebroster already, and now 10 guards total.

[@KenHallum-en3vf]

I was also WTH with the pick, but as I learned more of Carter he sounds like he could be a good fit, possibly an upgrade from Davion. I too believe this was a best player/best fit pick. Monte opens up some assets to trade specifically with 8 guards. With all the trade rumors we have heard that never materialized, this has got to be asset management, preparing to hit that trade market with a few added assets to bargain with. Monte and staff are shopping, the price to aquire the calibre of player they want might be steeper than we want to believe, two good players to get one slightly better player. As I recall the Domas trade was a complete shock, I believe Monte is bundling trade package assets based on what he has faced thus far in trade efforts, and we have yet aother shock coming soon. This was a chess move of sorts setting up for a move yet to come. Davion, Huerter, and Duarte even more expendable now. Monte and crew are going to get the player they want, it is going to cost a little more than we would like, and thats a reality this pick just made more possible. Our Kings are going to get better in the coming months, it is simply going to cost more to get the job done. Good pick Monte!!!

[@rmobnation9395]

So you're happy with us using the 13th overall pick to replace our 4th best guard option? 😂😂😂😂

[@jays8664]

dalton knecht would’ve made more sense instead of drafting a guy were hoping that he can knock down a jump shot consistently.

[@bryplayz]

That’s what I was saying when he was drafted, but like Matt said the pick is growing on me as well

[@rmobnation9395]

This was guard #10 on our roster. No one in the world should be happy about this.

[@LightTheBeam2024]

If we had 12 point guards on our roster and the best available player on the board is a a PG, I think Monty would use our 2026 lottery pick on another PG. who needs forwards or centers.

[@kinsecure]

Honestly its not a bad move for the future. I see him becoming a reliable player in a few years. Obviously we have a ton of guards but thats gonna change because we have to trade. I have faith that we can trade for someone worthwhile at the 3 or 4 later on this offseason.

[@rmobnation9395]

Guard #10 is a good idea? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kinsecure]

​@@rmobnation9395 you gotta understand that the draft rarely ever will impact winning in the now. I'm sure we will offload a lot of the guards we have and exchange them for something else

[@rmobnation9395]

@kinsecure While that's usually true how did drafting Keegan Murray aid in winning two years ago?

[@rmobnation9395]

@@kinsecure good luck offloading them for any value without that #13 pick. Or mortgaging our future with draft picks gone.

[@furiouswolf777voodoo4]

Shame on you, Devin the hidden gem that will be another Maxi...Yeah i said it...🎉🎉🎉

[@benjuarez65]

The pick is growing on you because you’re used to Monte feeding you a bowl 💩

[@LightTheBeam2024]

Maybe we should trade Huerter and Barnes for Chris Paul, I hear the Warriors are going to make him available. I don’t think our guard rotation is deep enough right now

[@HarrySac916]

As much as Monte has a "type." I have a "type" too. Where's Kylen?

[@RJ-ge1kb]

Agreed😂

[@LockedOnKings]

Might want to watch Locked On Warriors then

[@rmobnation9395]

​@LockedOnKings might want to get your math right bud, we have 9 guards on the roster, and this is #10. Shameful....

[@mr2perfect]

Davion needed to be upgraded anyways … comparing carter to Mitchell is non existent carter is way more versatile wing span is way longer and averaged 9 boards a game carter is a Dog Marcus smart type

[@iankinzel]

For me, this is a pack that has a lot of potential to make a lot of sense. Now it's on Monte to go out and make the moves necessary for this to make sense.

[@rmobnation9395]

This PICK not pack doesn't make any sense. We have 9 guards on the roster already, we don't need any more.

[@iankinzel]

@@rmobnation9395 We can trade some of those guards. And tbh the front court players we need are more likely to be found on the trade market anyway.

[@ivandragomiloff2356]

This didn’t age well 😂 Again, being apoplectic, before we know all of Monte’s moves, shows a lack of strategic and tactical awareness.

[@phatboydog6966]

Drafting a guard is not the problem, it’s drafting an undersized one again!!!

[@joshlaquian7246]

He has a wingspan of a Small Forward at 6'8". Comparatively, Domas has a wingspan of 6'9", so you have to be 1. Really impressed that Domas is working with such a short wingspan as a center 2. Excited regarding Carter as he's very grindy and averaged 9 rebounds as a guard in college. So not that undersized.

[@rmobnation9395]

6'2" is a standard size for a guard in the NBA, wtf are you on about? You should be more angry that we drafted a guard when we have 9 on the roster already.

[@rmobnation9395]

​@@joshlaquian7246Domas has a wingspan of 6'11", you are wrong. Lol

[@phatboydog6966]

@@rmobnation9395 standard for a point guard!! They don’t need a PG, they need a bigger guard if that what they was planning on drafting a guard, not some undersized one again!!

[@rmobnation9395]

@phatboydog6966 Fist off, why are you yell-texting at me? Did I hurt you bro? 6'2" tall is right around average at 6'2.5" for an NBA point guard. You don't need to yell at me bro, I agree drafting a point guard was a bad move. They'll likely draft a center with pick #45 to appease to the fanbase.

[@paoyang-z6u]

Why we draft a guard for. We need a big man. Another drought.

[@benjuarez65]

No Monte has not done a good job. He picked Davion over Trey Murphy and Jalen Johnson. Davion is ASS

[@rmobnation9395]

Matt you are incorrect. We have 9 guards on the roster already, this makes #10. You forgot the other Jones, both Mason, and Colby. How are you a media member for the Kings, yet do not even know the roster?

[@clytnjms]

What the Hell are You talking about and who cares?? Duarte is considered a 3 by some people as is Huerter. Is it really that big A deal to put someone on blast about? Goodness Man

[@rmobnation9395]

@clytnjms Duarte is a shooting guard, that's all. Same with Huerter. The only one guard out of all 10 that plays any other position is Mason Jones. Yes it's worth telling someone they're wrong when their entire job is contingent upon them getting facts straight. Stop trying to change reality fanboy.

[@rmobnation9395]

@clytnjms neither Duarte nor Huerter are a 3, both are 2 guards. The only guard on the roster that plays the 3 is Mason Jones. Yes, absolutely worth correcting his errors. His job is to know the roster, to know the team. Is it that hard to accept Matt is wrong? fanboy?

[@anthonyyoung4639]

typical kings

[@marknash6398]

The Sacramento kings organization at this moment again is making very bad decisions they’re going to be a losing team they may get 40 wins this upcoming season just saw what happened last year when they put Davion Mitchell on the bench

[@mr2perfect]

MAgic need shooting hureter for issac straight up player for player… duarte hurter mitchell gone

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Monte should be fired! 🔥

[@FranciscoGarcia_42]

If the Kings stand pat this off season I would say he should be fired

[@Jay-hi3lt]

I think you're right ..... why didn't we go for a wing especially after going 0-5 against those tall lanky pelicans . Kings are a very confusing organization... made no sense

[@FranciscoGarcia_42]

@Jay-hi3lt they took the best player available. Plain and simple Carter was ranked in the top 10 and he fell to 13.

[@Jay-hi3lt]

Hopefully you're right . Hopefully we are not done because this team right here will not beat the pelicans . My whole season this year is based on beating the pelicans because if we can do that than we can beat other teams as well with length being our weakness? Do you guys think this pick helps us get in the 8th spot ? What will starting rotations look like with this young man ?

[@FranciscoGarcia_42]

@Jay-hi3lt It's a shared feeling. I see Fox Monk Carter and Ellis taking up the majority of the guard minutes. If I'm the KINGS im making a move for a wing. If the wing is Kuzma or Cam Johnson im not trading Barnes. If it's Paul George or Brandon Ingram well say bye Huerter and Barnes but then the Kings lack depth at the wing

[@rmobnation9395]

This is now the 10th guard on the roster. No other way to dice this than it's another egregious miss by the Kings franchise, yet again. Disgusting...