The Sacramento Kings backup point guard role was held by Frank Mason III throughout most of the season. While Mason III was serviceable in the role, Sacramento seemed to want another option and opted the sign former Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell to a two-year $6.2 million deal in the offseason.
Frank Mason III was drafted in the round two of the 2017 NBA Draft and played significant minutes for the Sacramento Kings during his first season. Over the course of the season, he played 52 games (starting two) and averaged 18.9 minutes per game.