Kings season primer: Ben McLemore seeks to improve his game
The Sacramento Bee provides a primer for each of the 15 players on the Kings’ roster entering their 2015-16 campaign, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 28, at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. View the rest of the profiles here.
All the talk surrounding the Kings this offseason has focused on the All-Star, the coach, the free agents, even the arena.
One person who has drawn few headlines is Ben McLemore III, who recently added the suffix to his jersey.
“It’s my third year, and I’m the third (Ben McLemore in the family tree) and this year I want to have an impact for this team and help the best ways I can,” he said.
The shooting guard improved in most statistical categories last season, including points, assists, steals and field-goal percentage.
In addition to becoming a better defender, McLemore has another lofty goal: be the most improved player in the league.
PLAYER BIO: BEN McLEMORE
Position/jersey: Guard, No. 23
Height/weight: 6-5, 195
Age: 22
Experience: Two years
Prior to NBA: Kansas
Key 2014-15 stat: Only King to start all 82 games.
Comment: The Kings need consistency on offense and aggressive defense from the former first-round pick.
Jason Jones
I think it’s all confidence and believing in myself. Going out there competing and not worrying about making mistakes.
Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore
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Video: McLemore wants to be NBA’s most improved player
Video: McLemore takes on former Kings center Polynice
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This story was originally published October 24, 2015 at 8:00 PM with the headline "Kings season primer: Ben McLemore seeks to improve his game."