Here’s the Sacramento Bee providing insight on a key Kings big man:
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One player whom coach George Karl has raved about during training camp says he can help the Kings’ offense without scoring or making an assist.
Kosta Koufos says a good screen can be just as important as finding an open shooter, which he learned by dedication to his craft.
“Patience, experience and just being efficient – those little things (translate) to big things.” Koufos said after Friday’s practice at UC San Diego. “If you’re rolling to the basket and you’re not getting the ball, you’re still getting other guys open on the wings. Little things like that carry over in the long run.”
Koufos wasn’t Sacramento’s flashiest free-agent signing during the offseason. The 7-foot, 265-pound center enters his eighth season averaging 5.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. But Koufos’ patience in refining his game could prove to be exactly what the Kings need. His presence on offense could allow DeMarcus Cousins more freedom to play away from the basket.
