It can be tough to know what from NBA media day is your typical preseason fluff, and what might genuinely can carry into the season. In that respect, Monday’s Sacramento Kings media day was no different.
Still, media day can be a good litmus test of overall vibes going into the season. Last year at this time, there was some teamwide positivity, but it mainly felt unwarranted after an offseason where the team didn’t do anything of substance besides draft Davion Mitchell.
This season, the Kings have made a few tangible roster improvements that better warrant such media day fluff.