During the 2025 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings picked up Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud. It was expected that Clifford would be their new rookie star, but it hasn't quite worked out that way. And last night's game highlighted how differently Raynaud has grown in a short period of time.
While both Clifford and Raynaud looked good in the preseason, it was Nique who stood out the most. He jumped out early as someone fans, pundits, and the rest of the NBA should be watching. Raynaud also looked good, but Clifford was a bit of a scene stealer at the time.