Sacramento Kings: 3 takeaways from 2018-19 season opener

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1. Nemanja Bjelica is the real deal

It was only the first game of the season, but it’s easy to see that Nemanja Bjelica is the real deal. Bjelica looked like one of those players that makes the game look so easy, racking up 18 points and eight boards.

His jumper was perfect and his decision-making was impressive. He even dazzled the fans with his fancy moves. Whenever the Jazz made a run, Bjelica would calmly sink a few jumpers to keep the Kings in the game. That kind of poise is much-needed for this young team.

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When Bogdan Bogdanovic returns from injury in a few weeks, Bjelica might look even better. Kings fans should be jumping through the roof just thinking about that possibility.

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