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The Sacramento Kings have had a rough season. They currently sit dead last in the Western Conference standings with no hope of qualifying for postseason play. It will be the third straight season that the Kings have missed the playoffs.
Not to pile on, but one of their star players was also recently named one of the most overrated players in the entire NBA by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report.
Zach LaVine named one of the most overrated players in NBA
That player is Zach LaVine, who the Kings acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bulls prior to the trade deadline last year. Unfortunately for Sacramento, LaVine’s addition hasn’t equated to winning for the Kings, as has been the case for much of LaVine’s career.
That lack of impact on winning combined with large contacts is why LaVine landed on the list of the league’s most overrated players.
“The two-time All-Star has a career swing rating of minus-3.2, registering a negative score in 10 of his 12 NBA seasons. That hasn't stopped teams from paying him, however, as LaVine will have topped over $300 million in on-court earnings by the end of this season,” Swartz wrote.
“His athleticism hasn't translated to any good, sustainable defense, wiping out any advantage LaVine may have given his teams on the offensive end. The Kings choosing to get him back as a main return in the De'Aaron Fox trade remains one of the most baffling front office decisions of the past few years.”
This story will be updated.
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