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Sacramento Kings: Ray McCallum Ready To Step Up?

By Adam McGee

April 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ray McCallum (3) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 102-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ray McCallum (3) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 102-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Will Bynum (12) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings point guard Ray McCallum (3) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Will Bynum (12) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings point guard Ray McCallum (3) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense

The Kings haven’t been an elite defensive team for quite a while, and in all honesty, there’s very little to signal that that’s going to change any time soon. If they are going to push to change their culture on the defensive end, the best place to start is in the backcourt.

Part of the reason why the Kings are reported to have chosen Darren Collison over Thomas was that they felt he was a better defender, and McCallum needs to try and mesh in with that. He needs to make smart decisions, show effort and pressure his opponent, and work at increasing his 1.0 steals per 36 minutes.

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