This offseason, the Sacramento Kings buffed up their depth chart in multiple positions, but especially the shooting guard position by drafting Malachi Richardson out of Syracuse.
The Kings had their eye on Richardson throughout his freshman year at Syracuse and were determined to select him in the first round. They were so determined that they offered Marco Belinelli to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the pick.
“We had seen Malachi in college and were hoping he was available at No. 22,” said Kings general manager Vlade Divac. “DeMarcus told us to keep watching this kid, telling us he could play, and of course we did.