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Sacramento Kings: 5 options for pick No. 34 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Jordan Treske

Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) goes up for a shot as Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) guards during the first half in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) goes up for a shot as Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) guards during the first half in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) look to pass while being guarded by Oregon Ducks forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (35) and forward Chris Boucher (25) during the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) look to pass while being guarded by Oregon Ducks forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (35) and forward Chris Boucher (25) during the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Ivan Rabb, PF/C, California

2016-17 stats:  31 GP, 14 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, .7 SPG, 1 BPG, 2.2 TOV, 48.4 FG%, 40 3P%, 66.3 FT%

Showing similar production to his freshman season with the Golden Bears, Ivan Rabb’s decision to return for his sophomore year didn’t come with the resounding success one would’ve hoped for.

Nevertheless, Rabb decided to enter his name in the draft once again, this time staying for good, and the California native is dealing with the residual effects of his decision based on his late first round/early second round projections.

Standing at 6’10”, Rabb has many of the qualities teams are looking for in big men in this age of the NBA. Offensively, Rabb’s very mobile, shows some touch around the basket and has the makings of being a fine rim-runner and possible lob target, especially in transition.

By far, Rabb’s most encouraging trait is his rebounding ability as evidenced by his double digit rebounding numbers this season. Rabb shows great instincts on the glass, consistently making an effort to box out opposing players and grabbing rebounds at tough angles.

Lacking an expansive offensive repertoire, Rabb’s limited offensive potential stands as a big hurdle for him to clear in his ongoing development. There’s also the need for Rabb to bulk up and increase his physicality, creating questions over whether he can act as a legitimate rim protector as his size and length may suggest.

With a stacked young frontcourt in place, the Kings don’t have much of a need for Rabb if he were to be available at No. 34. There are certainly traits like his rebounding prowess that would make him an appealing fit, but the Kings can already find that type of skill-set with their promising trio of big men.

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