NBA India Games 2019: 3 Sacramento Kings players to watch out for

Carrying a squad that's brimming with young and exciting talent, the Sacramento Kings have proven to the official dark horses of the NBA. Considering their 2018-19 campaign - where they overtook the Lakers amongst other teams to almost bag a playoff berth - this roster's skill set is not to be underestimated under any circumstances.

With the addition of their newest Coach, Luke Walton, Buddy Hield and Co. look determined to make a mark during their upcoming regular season campaign. But before that, the Sacramento group's preseason tuneup goes through India, where they are scheduled to play a couple of games against Indiana Pacers in what would be an epic tipoff to meaningful NBA games in the country.

Without further ado, let's dive into the talent pool at this franchise and pull out three players who are most likely to steal the spotlight at the NBA India Games 2019.

#3 Marvin Bagley III

Bagley was the 2nd overall pick in the 2018 draft

Marvin Bagley has turned out to be an asset like none other for the surging Kings organization. He played 62 games in his rookie season and posted impressive averages of 14.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, on a respectable 51% shooting from the floor.

The Duke product was the Consensus first-team All-American as well as the ACC Player of the Year in 2018, before stepping foot on an NBA court. Moreover, his freakish athleticism coupled with his 6-foot-11 frame makes him a legit threat on both ends of the floor for any opposition.

In his lone year with the Blue Devils, the 20-year-old recorded an imposing scoring average of over 21 points along with 11.1 rebounds per game, while shooting over 61% from the floor. With his recent standout performance during Team USA's training camp, the youngster has proven that he has a fairly exciting career lying ahead of him.

#2 De'Aaron Fox

Fox is arguably the fastest point guard in the league

After the Kings selected De'Aaron Fox as their 5th overall pick in 2017, the front office wouldn't have foreseen the sky-high ceiling that this man would bring to the table.

After he averaged almost 17 points per game in college, the NBA scouts knew his quickness and agility in handling the ball would fare well in the competitive league. Ever since donning the Kings jersey, Fox's evolution has materialized at an exponential rate. In just his sophomore year, he broke out with a career-high scoring average of 17.3 points along with 7.3 assists per game.

Shooting at an efficiency of over 46% from the field, the 21-year-old exhibited extreme control of the ball even while being the fastest man on the floor. Having played in all but one game during the last season, Fox's ability to consistently play at a high level and deliver for his team is something that is deserving of a surefire All-Star berth in the near future.

#1 Buddy Hield

Buddy Hield took his time but his arrival has been announced loud and clear

During his four years with the Oklahoma Sooners, Buddy Hield averaged as high as 25 points and 5 rebounds per game, before declaring for the NBA Draft. After being drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016, Hield ended booking a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

One of the many positives from the Kings' 2018-19 campaign was Hield's breakout year. The 26-year-old shooting guard out of Oklahoma state led the team in scoring with his career-best average of 20.7 points per game. Having played in all 82 regular season games last year, Buddy showed amazing fitness and consistency, much to the delight of the Kings fanbase.

While his scoring numbers were up and down during his initial years, he certainly seems to have found his groove in a Kings jersey during this past season. He is expected to put up a mesmerizing show for his Indian fans when Kings take to the floor in Mumbai.