Editor’s Note: Welcome to our 2020 Kings Season Preview series, where we’ll be looking ahead to what this season will bring for every member of this Sacramento roster and pondering both best and worst-case scenarios. Today, let’s continue with Jabari Parker.
How did he get here?
The Kings acquired Parker in the Dewayne Dedmon trade at last season’s trade deadline along with Alex Len. Len moved on to Toronto, but Parker exercised his player option to remain in Sacramento.
During his media day availability, Parker explained that decision, saying “I just had a good relationship with Luke (Walton), and pretty much, it’s easier when you start off with a team that has known you.