Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Dec. 2 vs Sacramento Kings

King to watch – Willie Cauley-Stein

With a roster full of intriguing young players that’s also lacking in standout talent, the Kings play a varied mix of players in healthy doses of minutes on a nightly basis.

While that isn’t necessarily ideal for giving every player a chance to shine, Willie Cauley-Stein is among the Sacramento players who has made the most of his opportunities so far this year.

Cauley-Stein is averaging 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in his 25.4 minutes per game. The former Kentucky big even recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double against Milwaukee on Tuesday.

When he entered the NBA as the sixth overall pick in 2015, Cauley-Stein’s potential as a versatile defender was one of the primary selling points. In the time since, Cauley-Stein has in fact emerged as a well-rounded player on both ends, though.

The 24-year-old isn’t the type of player likely to take over a game single-handedly, but when he’s at his best, Cauley-Stein can make enough high impact plays across the floor to spur his teammates on to a stellar performance.