Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans Shines In First Two Summer League Games
Written by Jason Coldiron, Monday July 13 2009
Tyreke Evans is well on his way with Kings.
Tyreke Evans has only been a member of the Sacramento Kings for two weeks, but he is already showing why the team thought highly enough of him to select him fourth overall in June's NBA draft.
On Saturday against the Golden State Warriors in a summer league game he had 25 points, ten rebounds and five assists.
Despite questions about his ability to play the point guard position, Evans has showed an ability to find open teammates in his first two summer league games. At the same time, he has showed his strength as a player in attacking the basket, using his long wingspan and quickness in getting to the rim.
Said Timberwolves general Manager David Kahn, "I think he's almost like a football player. He needs a little bit of a head of steam, but … he will always find the hole like a running back and hit the hole and take it to the basket and score or get fouled. … We thought very highly of him." (Sacramento Bee)
Another benefit of Evans attacking the rim is his knack for getting to the free- throw line. In his first two games he has had ten and twelve free- throw attempts, respectively.
Evans figures to start this season alongside team leader Kevin Martin.
Martin is know for his efficiency and is consistently among the league leaders in free- throw attempts.
A back- court pairing of Martin and Evans, with both of them getting to the line consistently, could very well prove to be a strong starting point for the Kings' offense. It will also create match-up problems and create havoc for smaller opponents' back-courts.
It is only two games into summer league play for Evans, but he is already showing signs of his great promise and giving the Kings hope for the coming season.
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